Brightness: The ideal lumen count for ambient lighting in a dining room–or any room–is determined by the space’s square footage. Per 10 square metres, a dining room needs about 250-400 total lumens. However, please be mindful that most rattan pendant lights are supported by downlights and other functional lighting so pendant light brightness is sometimes considered secondary ambient lighting rather than focused functional lighting. How to Choose the Best Rattan Pendant Light for your Home: Size, Colours, Styles and Installation Options Rattan shades are generally made by hand and woven togetherusing natural, recycled or recyclable materials. Due to this fact, producing rattan shades is time intensive and quite complicated. A common place of manufacturing isin tropical regions like Bali, Vietnam and Philippines where the material is abundant and available for use. They are also very popular in these regions and are extensively placed incoastal, rustic or bungalow styled rooms, bars, restaurantsand homes - It suits the environment, style and culture of the region and is relatively affordable there as well. Size: Know the square footage of the room as well as the ceiling height (including vaulted and sloped ceilings) to help you make the best choice. Be mindful of all sizing dimensions including width, depth, height and even weight of a fixture you are interested in. Purpose: In certain rooms, a light fixture serves a more functional purpose rather than fashionable. Rattan pendants provide both style and functionality. Due to it's material and the way it is put together, it can provide both general and task lighting. For example, a tightly knit rattan pendant in a bell shape will provide only task downward lighting whereas as a looselyknit rattanpendant can provide general lightingwith a shadow play.

Positioning: Consider the positioning of the rattan pendant and its effects on style, general lighting of the room as well as symmetry of design.The lower it is, the bigger the fitting will appear. If you think the size of the bell pendant light is too big, then just adjust it to be hung higher to reduce its size via sheer illusion. With so many rattan pendant options to choose from, you may have a hard time choosing just one. So how do you choose the best rattan pendant for your space? You can start by going through the considerations listed below: Your style doesn’t have to be boho or coastal or whatever we typically associate rattan accents with. Natural materials pair perfectly with modern pieces, Scandinavian style, farmhouse looks, rustic decor, and more. A woven pendant light brings an unexpected vibe to a space with multiple patterns. Try woven hanging light fixtures in the dining room, living room, or bedroom.Maintaining and Cleaning Rattan Pendant Lights: One of the best features of rattan pendants that not many know about is the ease of cleaning and maintaining them. In fact, most people prefer its natural look and don't really clean or maintain them as it can easily absorb dirt and other earthlymaterials. That's also another reason why it's so popular to use in outdoor settings. And, for the obvious - they never rust or break! So, no more replacingpendant lights - these fittings will adorn your space for years. A dining room with square chairs and geometric print coupled with the dark leather banquette creates a sense of formality but adding a nicely woven Rattan pendant creates a balance.