GRAND SCALE
One sure way to make a dramatic statement is with an oversized pendant lamp or chandelier. The entrance hall and the dining table are two areas of the home that lend themselves to this treatment. Suspending a single pendant over a round dining table or twin lamps over a rectangular one ensures it’s the centre of attention. For best effect, fit a dimmer switch so you can control the brightness, and hang the fitting so its lower edge is at eye level of the tallest diner or slightly higher. In the hallway, where there is minimal competition from other furniture, an impressive pendant light will be the focus of attention. Hang it slightly above head height and, in the case of a heavy fitting, of course, ensure that it is well secured.