Driftwood pendant light, natural design
When it comes to decorating, a return to nature is favored these days. Wood is one of those natural materials that is finding its place well in interior decor. Driftwood is very much in vogue, allowing many possibilities for adopting a design decor.
Import the marine universe into your interior by assembling pieces made of shells, ropes, driftwood... The latter can blend well with other decorative items in the natural theme such as linen, sheep's wool, bamboo, etc. It also adapts to all decorative styles.
Among driftwood creations, the suspension lights appeal to decorating enthusiasts.
All you need to know about our driftwood hangers
You've probably heard of driftwood, but what is it really?
What do we mean by driftwood?
Driftwood is defined as dead plant material that has drifted to the shore of a body of water after having been in the water (fresh or salt) for a long time. Wood can only be described as "floated" after it has been in the water for months or years.
Taking the form of a root, driftwood can come from branches or trees drifted ashore, but also from other wooden objects that have ended up in the ocean such as the remains of shipwrecks, crates and pallets, etc.
How does driftwood take on its original appearance in the image of an artistic creation?
Driftwood is considered a piece of wood brought down by the river or sea due to wind, current or tides. The wood is sandblasted by the salt in the water, so its colors and pigments are dissolved. The action of drossage promotes the loss of the chlorophyll system and the bark. At the ends, because of the wind, the wood becomes rounded.
It is sometimes difficult to determine the origin of the piece of driftwood due to wave action and erosion of large bodies of water. Wave strokes allow the wood to strengthen and gain a smooth appearance.
Wandering along beaches or riverbanks, you can easily pick up a piece of driftwood.
Good to know: since this type of wood is currently very much in vogue in the decorating world, DIY decorating enthusiasts are getting into the business of designing driftwood from normal wood.
Here are some useful tips for making driftwood
- Removing bark from branches
- Prepare a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and hot water in a bathtub and plunge the bark-free branches into it
- Let the branches rest in the mixture for 24 hours
- After 24 hours, brush the branches with a wire brush and then rinse with clear water
- Expose branches to the sun for several days to dry
- Sand the branches to be able to round them
- Apply woodstain for protection
Scandinavian-inspired driftwood hangers
Scandinavian style is very much in vogue, and can add a unique touch to decorate your home from floor to ceiling. Whether for a table lamp, a chandelier or even a wall fixture, Scandinavian-style driftwood offers a vintage yet modern feel and makes a strong impression in a living room.
Raftwood, an eco-friendly material
These days, favoring eco-friendly materials is an attitude to adopt for the good of man, the planet and the environment.
The eco-friendliness of driftwood appeals
Driftwood is 100% eco-friendly, from nature to your home, it hasn't undergone any processing or chemical treatment. Thus, it doesn't cause the use of different resources and its use presents no danger to the environment with the non-use of chemicals.
Turning to eco-friendly materials simultaneously promotes healthy living and preserves the environment. When we talk about ecology, there's the mastery of resource and waste management. While driftwood was once considered waste from the sea, today it's finding its way into every type of interior with design deco.
Driftwood is part of the recuperative spirit trend
Recovered from the heart of nature to make pretty decorative pieces, driftwood is a salvaged material currently in widespread use. Offered by nature, a driftwood decorative object brings a natural ambience to your home.
Recovered objects like driftwood can serve well to create a trendy design accessory for decorating. Untreated, unprocessed and unvarnished, driftwood can be used as jewelry holders, coat racks, mirror or photo frames, storage, hanging supports...
Speaking of hanging, you can well and truly use driftwood for your pendant lights. The possibilities are many, depending on the model. Here are a few examples to invite into your home to create a warm, natural ambience with a designer look. With a sense of creativity, you can make them yourself.
- A pretty hanging lamp with a single large horizontal branch that will accommodate several bulbs hanging from the end of a cord. It can be installed in various convivial rooms, in the living room as well as in the kitchen.
- A single horizontal branch, but this time, housing directional spotlights. It will provide functional lighting so ideal for the kitchen or office.
- Horizontal spreading driftwood branches where a cable carrying numerous bulbs hangs. A suspension light ideal for illuminating the dining room table.
- A suspension designed with several branches of raw-looking driftwood where two lamps hang at the end of a cable. This suspension is suitable for a contemporary or industrial-style interior.
All styles of driftwood lighting
Driftwood is currently widely used in the world of decoration. Its rustic yet modern look with authentic design transforms any type of interior into a warm, chic place.
Hanging lights in a variety of styles
Hanging lights made of driftwood come in a wide range of styles, so every room can have a well-suited model. If you'd like to buy ready-to-use models, you can find a vast selection from boutiques specializing in the sale of designer lighting and natural decor.
Here are a few examples of driftwood pendant lights you can find at dedicated boutiques.
- Three pendant lights each featuring a lampshade combining driftwood and pebbles
This is an interesting light fixture in neutral colors that invites itself into a contemporary, chic living room.
- A suspension with a simple design forming a scroll designed with small pieces of driftwood
It finds its place in a Scandinavian dining room or living room, but also in a bohemian bedroom.
- A graphic pattern suspension assembling several pieces of driftwood to form a flower-like style, featuring bulbs on some branches.
It can be hung in the entrance, in the living room, in the kitchen, ... Its graphic design adapts perfectly to all decorative styles.
- A suspension combining a horizontal branch and strings with bulbs at the end
It's perfect for illuminating and decorating an industrial interior.
- A suspension made with driftwood branches unfolding vertically where two ropes are hung, each having a bottle with a bulb at the end
It's perfect for a rustic or vintage-style interior, you can match it with decorative items designed with natural materials.
- A beautiful ball suspension designed with several small driftwood branches having a lamp in the middle.
Such a model will bring charm to your living room with its enveloping shape.
Reasons to opt for driftwood pendant lights
Whether you're in the middle of building or renovating your interior, you mustn't forget to think about lighting. Very trendy, pendant lights are making their way into almost every home.
By opting for a driftwood model, you'll have a designer light that brings originality to the room. Since the models are quite varied, these pendant lights are well suited to any interior whatever the style (rustic, Nordic, contemporary, industrial, natural, ...). Wherever you install it, it will add charm with its natural, warm look.
Driftwood is a 100% eco-friendly product of nature, so by adopting it, you're embracing a responsible approach that respects the environment. Instead of chopping down trees to design lighting and decorative objects like hanging lamps, simply collect the pieces from the shore.
Aside from that, it arouses your sense of creativity by allowing you to draw inspiration from different models to conceive a designer suspension fitting in with a DIY decor trend. Give free rein to your creativity, where your imagination is the only limit.
Good deals on ordering your driftwood hangers
Driftwood is very trendy when it comes to decoration. Many brands operating in this field are turning more to the use of this dead wood once considered waste.
Now it's no longer difficult to find the must-haves to decorate your home, thanks to dedicated online boutiques. As an example, we recommend you visit
Déco Nature, the driftwood decor specialist based in France, offering 6000m² of stock.
Consult dedicated blogs and online catalogs
If you're short of ideas for decorating your home, decorating blogs and online catalogs are here to help.
Through blogs, you'll discover plenty of inspiration and keep up to date with the latest trends in the world of decoration. When it comes to driftwood hangers, you'll find all the possibilities. You can get inspired to create your own DIY driftwood hanging.
At the same time, these blogs offer useful advice so that you can properly choose the right hanging lamp according to your lighting needs (main lighting, functional lighting, mood lighting, ...) and depending on the various criteria of the room to be lit such as size, the decorative style adopted, etc.
Aside from that, via these blogs, you can be directed to good deals that offer accessible designer pendant lights at affordable prices. This way, you'll have no trouble finding the right store for you.
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See accessories Make shopping easy by ordering online
To find the necessities to beautify your home, you'll no longer need to visit physical stores, virtual stores make life easier.
By browsing the e-boutiques specializing in the sale of designer lighting and decorative objects, you're sure to find the driftwood pendant lights you'll need to light up and decorate your rooms. Just a few clicks and you'll have access to a range of trendy design models. You'll also find everything you need to make your own hanging lamp, including small driftwood branches, large driftwood branches, ropes with lamps at the ends, lamps to hang on the branches, etc. Buying online saves you time. Don't hesitate to contact the seller to ask any questions you may have. He can guide you towards the right choice in relation to your needs.
Once you've found the must-have pendant lights for your home, all that's left to do is order online via secure payment. The luminaires you order will be delivered to you in less time.
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