If you’re looking to decorate with versatile ambient lighting around your home, there’s no better option than the comforting glow and stylish appearance of pendant lights. From their elegant floating presence to the never-ending choice of designs, these fixtures have become staples in many homes.

Capitol Lighting offers a breadth of premier illumination options in many styles and designs. In this blog, we’ll review the latest trends in pendant lighting, talk about the different styles available, and discuss how to incorporate the different variations into your home’s design.

Bold and Oversized Pendant Lighting for Statement Spaces

One of the hottest pendant lighting trends in recent years has been using bold pieces to make a visual statement. This works particularly well in expansive areas or rooms with tall ceilings, where a captivating focal point can invoke a sense of grandeur. Some notable styles that come to mind include cage pendant lights and multi-pendant lighting fixtures, which are striking in their design and contribute to the greater aesthetic with their artistic elements.

Swami Large Pendant by Arteriors Home

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The two Swami 32-Inch Large Pendants by Arteriors Home that grace this outdoor dining area cannot be overlooked. Made with hundreds of thin buri sticks derived from a palm in the Asian tropics, the pendant is formed using traditional techniques practiced to make fishing baskets. The bell-shaped antique brass pipe kit and ombre finish add contemporary flair, helping it set the mood for any meal enjoyed here.

Mixing Materials: A Trend in Pendant Lighting Design

Another reason pendant lighting is so popular among homeowners today is its design flexibility, which allows your spaces to feel more sophisticated with their unique compositions made up of multiple materials. You see this often with kitchen pendant lighting, which frequently pairs mixed materials, such as metal and glass, with the surrounding décor to create a cohesive look. 

Hagen Large Pendant by Hudson Valley Lighting

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The distinct nature of the Hagen 17.5-Inch Large Pendant by Hudson Valley Lighting stands out in this refreshing kitchen concept, as a single globe filament bulb is magically suspended inside the thick, genie bottle-shaped glass shade. The perforated metal band that wraps around the middle and top of the Hagen’s shade matches nicely with the surrounding finishes of the cabinet hardware and barstools, giving the room a refined appearance.

How to Layer Pendant Lights with Other Fixtures for Depth

One of the most intriguing aspects of pendant lighting is its ability to work in tandem with other fixtures around the room to create a dynamic ambiance that capitalizes on depth and texture. Today, you’ll notice homeowners using pendants everywhere, from hallways to outdoor spaces, so don’t be afraid to search for a style that fits your vision. Whether using large pendant lights or multiple smaller models in unison, these types of illumination can truly transform a room’s vibe and ambiance.

Somerset Large Pendant by Hinkley Lighting & Glenn Wall Swing Lamp by Savoy House

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The chic look of the Somerset 15-Inch Large Pendant by Hinkley Lighting and the Glenn Wall Swing Lamp by Savoy House fuse modern and vintage appeal – their shiny metal finishes fit effortlessly in this contemporary setting. The Somerset’s etched opal glass and streamlined metal yoke and ring add character above the kitchen island, while the uncluttered details of the Glenn’s arm hardware and conical metal shade are an ideal fit for a variety of home design styles.

Pendant Lighting for Every Room: From Kitchens to Bathrooms

There’s no place a pendant can’t go, and some of the most popular trends in pendant lighting feature these fixtures in less conventional spaces, such as bathrooms and laundry rooms. Because they come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, and materials, pendants may be the most universally integrated lighting type, thanks to their flexible nature.

Mini pendant lighting designs are perfect for these circumstances, as their smaller size helps them fit into more quaint spaces, and hanging them at varying eye levels can allow them to act as ambient, accent, or task lighting with the other illumination in the space.  

Fletcher 22 Inch Large Pendant by Hinkley Lighting

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Here, we see the Fletcher 22-inch Large Pendant by Hinkley Lighting providing the ambient glow above this gorgeous bathroom tub, which features a clean layout and ample natural lighting. Its seamless dome shade features a cast-fitter and an elegant capture ring that secures the clear seedy glass with decorative cast knobs. This is a perfect example of how a pendant can be implemented virtually anywhere around the home.

Check out all the inspiration shown here and more in Capitol Lighting’s 2025 digital catalog. You can view our entire selection of pendant lighting in the online store, or stop by one of our local showrooms to check out the range of styles and designs for yourself in person. Capitol Lighting has always viewed light fixtures as beautiful accessories for your home, so why not add a touch of brilliance this season with some of our trendy new pendants?