Pendant Lights

Araco Interiors supplies 380 designer pendant lights in alabaster, brass, bronze and architectural glass, from CTO Lighting, Araco Lumière and Tala. Free UK delivery on every order, with trade pricing for designers, developers and hospitality projects.

How to choose a pendant light

Three decisions matter more than the rest: scale, hanging height and whether you need one fitting or several.

• Over a dining table — a single pendant should be roughly one third the table width. A linear pendant should be about two thirds the table length. Hang the base 75–85cm above the tabletop so it lights the surface without blocking sightlines.
• Over a kitchen island — two or three pendants spaced evenly, or one linear fitting. Keep the same 75–85cm clearance above the worktop.
• In a stairwell or double-height hall — scale up considerably. A fitting that looks large in a showroom reads small in a void. Cluster pendants or a multi-head chandelier suit these spaces better than a single small shade.
• Beside a bed — a pair of small pendants frees the bedside table entirely. Hang them roughly at seated shoulder height.

Choosing by material

Alabaster is translucent, so light passes through the stone and glows without glare — the softest option, and the one that suits calm material-led interiors. Brass and bronze direct light downward and give a warmer, more defined pool, useful over islands and worktops. Architectural glass refracts and sparkles, which reads as more formal and works well in dining rooms and entrance halls.

Trade and projects

Araco Interiors is a BIID Industry Partner. Trade pricing, specification support and multi-unit quotations are available across the full pendant range. CTO Lighting offers DALI and IP44 variants on selected designs for hospitality and bathroom specification. Apply for trade pricing.

Frequently asked questions

How high should a pendant light hang?

Around 75–85cm from the tabletop or worktop to the base of the fitting. In a hallway or open space with no furniture beneath, keep at least 2.1m of clearance from the floor.

How many pendants do I need over an island?

Two or three for a standard island, spaced evenly with roughly equal gaps at each end. Three smaller fittings usually read better than two large ones.

Can pendant lights be dimmed?

Integrated LED designs generally can, with a compatible trailing-edge dimmer. For G9 and E27 fittings it depends on the lamp. Contact us for the specification on a particular design.

Are any suitable for bathrooms?

Selected CTO Lighting designs are available in IP44-rated versions suitable for Bathroom Zone 2 and Zone 3. Standard pendants are not rated for bathroom use.

How long do pendant lights take to arrive?

Tala is generally in stock. CTO Lighting and Araco Lumière are handcrafted to order at approximately 5–7 weeks. Lead times are shown on each product page.

Related collections

Alabaster Lighting · Chandeliers · Ceiling Lights · Wall Lights · Brass Lighting · Crystal Lighting