If you are getting ready to add a baby to your life and home or just want to redecorate your child’s room, pendant lighting should be part of the plan. The options in pendant lighting are so varied and affordable it’s easy to find the light that fits your child’s décor.

Pendant Lighting Defined

Pendant lighting is simply a type of lighting that hangs suspended from the ceiling. That definition encompasses so many styles and design options it would be impossible to list them all. That is why pendant lighting is such a great choice; you can find literally any type of design to match your child’s room or nursery.

Child’s Nursery Decorating – How to Incorporate Pendant Lighting

It doesn’t matter whether you are having a boy or a girl; the lighting needs of a nursery are still the same. The most obvious choice for pendant lighting is to hang it above the changing table.

You can opt for a basic teardrop design in a subtle pastel color with soft light. Or, you choose a fun moon, star or animal shaped design for baby to look at while you take care of diaper duty. In fact, you can hang a grouping of lights to make it even more fun.

Besides hanging the pendant light above the changing table, you can also hang it above the rocking chair, the crib, or even in the middle of the ceiling.

Children Themed Pendants for the Older Child’s Room

If you need to redecorate for an older child, there are endless options also. You can find orb shapes, hanging bursts of stars, lantern types, bright and neon colors and soft tiffany styles. Virtually anything your child wants, it’s doable.

The decorating ideas are endless as well. You can group together many lights to create a bright and inviting room or you can decide to illuminate certain areas for specific tasks; such as above a desk for studying, above a chair or bed for reading.

Other Important Details

The cost of decorating with pendant lighting can vary greatly in expense, depending on the type and number of lights used in your child’s room. The more elaborate designs are more expensive while the basic designs are very cost effective. You can find designs that are the same cost as a new lamp. Plan on spending anywhere from $49 to $400, depending on your choice.

Pendant lighting is also easy to install. It requires no more than the most basic of knowledge and tools. Start by turning off the lighting source and then removing the current lighting method. Match up the wiring and attach the lighting plate of the pendant lighting and you are good to go. It can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour or more, depending on how many lights you are installing.

If you have a standard height ceiling, plan on hanging the light anywhere from 32 inches to 40 inches above the chosen area. If installing a grouping of lights, the spacing of the lights really depends on the bottom opening of the light and expanse of the light.  Wider openings require further spacing and narrow openings require less space.