Our ideas for designer pendant lights with Ikea lampshades
Want to enhance your living space ( living room ...) with new cocooning lighting ? You dream of a suspension light design to change the decor of your bedroom of friend ? Find out how to make a unique designer pendant light yourself, which everyone will envy. DIY (Do It Yourself) enthusiast, you will love our tips and ideas for designer lamps to make yourself. Get some good tools and get started !
What are the advantages of pendant lighting? ?
The pendant light offers many advantages in an interior. It is a lighting system that descends from the ceiling, illuminating the room in many different ways. The pendant light comes in various models and you will be spoiled for choice to enhance your living room or bedroom.
The pendant light is an alternative to spotlights, accent lights, chandeliers and wall lights . More modern, it is also very stylish and fits well in all rooms and all types of decor, such as the Bala suspension that you can find at Hoopzï. This pendant light is available in several colors and has a cord that is both flexible and resistant. By opting for a Bala suspension, you can create your own custom lighting suspension !
The pendant light has the great advantage of not being very expensive to buy. You therefore save money while decorating your interior. In addition, the designer light suspensions are adjustable. : you can therefore adjust their height according to your needs. Finally, this type of modern lighting is easy to install, whether in a house or in an apartment.
How to make your own light fixture?
Want to stand out with a truly unique light fixture? ? You can't find the designer pendant light that will enhance your decor? ? Now is the time to get started with custom tailoring. Whether you are used to DIY or this is your first time, you will quickly discover that making your own light fixture is within everyone's reach. All you need is the right equipment and a bit of patience and attention to detail.
You will then have the pride of seeing your homemade designer pendant light up your room or entrance. ! Your guests will envy you for this unique and personalized creation.
To make your own light fixture, you need to choose an electric pendant light, as well as a lampshade and a bulb. At Hoopzï, we offer you a wide range of custom accessories to assemble your designer pendant light as you wish. Choose the colors and materials you prefer, and which will best fit into the atmosphere you want to create.
Then make yourself comfortable to tinker at ease. In general, the dining room table is ideal for this. ! Place the various suspension elements in front of you and assemble them following the manufacturer's instructions.
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How to choose a lampshade for a pendant lamp?
To choose the lampshade of your hanging lamp, you must take into account several criteria : among these, the material of manufacture of the lampshade, its style, its color and its dimensions.
To choose the ideal color for your lampshade, you should know that the decorators usually opt for neutral colors when the room has light tones. However, depending on your tastes, you have the possibility to choose a lampshade in bright colors, to add a touch of pep in the living room or lounge. Of course, in this case, do not hesitate to buy some cushions or small decorations of the same color, to make a reminder in the room.
To choose the right color for your lampshade, you must also base your decision on the brightness you want. If you want to create a cozy atmosphere, a dark lampshade will be perfect to imbue the room with a subdued ambiance. You want light ? So choose a light shade for a bright decor !
Patterned lampshades are usually found in children's bedrooms. If you like fantasy, don't hesitate to choose patterned pendant lights for all rooms in the house !
Which pendant light should you choose with a designer lampshade?
You are spoiled for choice for your designer pendant light ! Indeed, if you are looking for the unique and original lampshade that will make your room a page of a decoration magazine, you can opt for a glass, brass, bamboo or fabric pendant light. You want to hide the bulb ? So let yourself be tempted by a suspension with Japanese balls or a drum lampshade with a filter in the lower part.
You love nature and you dream of creating a zen and relaxing atmosphere in your home ? You can opt for a designer pendant light and its lampshade in natural materials. For example, rattan and wicker are timeless and go well with all types of decor.
And why not a wire suspension? ? Particularly chic and elegant, this type of suspension is ideal for rooms with high ceilings. As for XXL suspensions, they offer a spectacular effect. Some can exceed one meter in length or diameter. ! If you are looking for a designer pendant light that will add character to your living room, this is the solution.
As for the bedroom pendant light, it generally has a cocooning look, to diffuse a soft and subdued light. We like cotton suspensions.
What shape of designer lampshade should you choose?
Designer lampshades come in several formats, but there are two main models: : lampshades with a round base and lampshades with a rectangular base. But we also find more and more original shapes, conical or cylindrical.The lampshade is reinventing itself and becoming a truly essential decorative accessory in all types of rooms !
Please note that not all lampshades will fit in all rooms. In fact, Depending on the size of the room, you can choose a larger or smaller lampshade. If the designer pendant light is intended for a room of less than 10 square meters, you should choose a lampshade with a diameter of 30 to 40 cm. For a room of 10 to 15 square meters, you can opt for a lampshade with a diameter of 40 to 45 cm. If the room is larger, and is between 15 and 20 square meters, you can be tempted by a designer pendant light that measures between 45 and 50 cm. Finally, large lampshades with a diameter of more than 60 cm fit perfectly into rooms that are more than 20 square meters.
Which Ikea designer lampshade should I choose?
You're spoiled for choice at Ikea ! The Swedish giant adapts to all the desires of its customers and offers a vast selection of designer lampshades. There is something for all tastes and all budgets. From the wicker pendant lampshade to the metal model, including the glass lampshade and the paper pendant, Ikea does not do things by halves. You will find lampshades in a classic style as well as more modern and airy models. It's up to you to choose according to the decor of your home and the atmosphere you want to create. !
Ikea offers designer lampshades for pendants, but also for table lamps and floor lamps. Don't hesitate to choose several lampshades of the same style for the same room ! You can then match the suspensions with other lamps.
To make your choice easier, you can use the filters available on the Ikea website. Sort the lampshades by color, price or size.
Our ideas for designer suspensions to make
DIY enthusiasts, why not make your own designer pendant light? ? Build your own lighting system by connecting the electrical wires, the socket, the switch and the lampshade of your choice. For example, you can use everyday objects that you divert from their original use. A fishing trap will look sensational in a seaside house !
You can also use pieces of driftwood, an old metal watering can, glass bottles, books, fabric scraps, rope or even tin cans. The possibilities are endless when you have imagination and some DIY skills. !
Otherwise, let yourself be tempted by Ikea lampshades to create your unique and personalized designer pendant light. A round fabric lampshade with a diameter of 40 cm will fit perfectly into an interior with classic decor. You like Scandinavian atmospheres ? You can use for your custom design pendant light a light shade, made with metal wires, which will project fun shadows on the walls.
The Hoopzi Team
