A pendant light is often the first thing people notice when they walk into a room. The material of the shade decides not only how it looks switched off, but how the light falls when it’s on – soft and diffused through paper, patterned through rattan, warm and directional from stone. Here are the pendant styles shaping modern interiors right now, and how to choose between them.
Woven rattan and bamboo pendants
Natural weaves bring texture and warmth, and they cast beautiful patterned shadows across walls and ceilings. They suit boho, coastal and Japandi rooms and soften spaces with lots of hard surfaces.
- Organic Woven Rattan Pendant – 3 Sizes – 17.7” to 25.6” for dining and living rooms.
- Woven Rattan Bamboo Pendant – 19.7” – brown or beige, boho-coastal style.
- Japandi Woven Bamboo Pendant – airy weave in 15.7” or 19.7”.
- Wooden Slat Cage Pendant – 3 Sizes – thin slats cast warm striped light.
- Layered Walnut Wood Pendant – single or double head.
Rice paper and silk pendants
Paper and fabric shades give the softest, most flattering light of all – ideal for bedrooms and lounges where you want calm rather than brightness.
- Japanese Rice Paper Pendant – Lantern Shade – classic and serene.
- Layered Rice Paper Cloud Pendant – a floating, sculptural statement.
- Wabi-Sabi Oval Paper Pendant – handmade with subtle horizontal lines.
- Ribbed Silk Pendant – Pleated Shade – organic shapes, single or set of 3.
- Oval Wave Silk Pendant – 4 sizes up to 39.4”.
- Scandinavian Fabric Pendant with Wood Accents – relaxed and natural.
Stone, marble and travertine pendants
Natural stone is the biggest trend in lighting. Each shade has unique veining, so no two are identical, and the solid material sends light neatly downwards – perfect over dining tables, islands and bedsides.
- Travertine Stone Pendant with Walnut Band – compact 4.9” shade.
- Cylindrical Travertine LED Pendant – 9.8” with soft integrated LED.
- Marble Globe Pendant – Black or White – 15.7” or 23.6”.
- Mushroom Stone Pendant – sculptural and playful.
- Lunar Glow Moon Pendant – textured resin that glows like a full moon.
Scandinavian and minimalist pendants
Clean silhouettes in metal and acrylic work almost anywhere, especially in modern kitchens and open-plan spaces.
- Nordic Saucer Pendant – 3 Sizes – broad, even light.
- Scandinavian Oval Pendant – black or white.
- Japandi Oval Pendant – White, Grey or Red – calm and minimal.
- Nordic LED Scandi Pendant – 11.8” or 19.7”.
- Contemporary Curved Resin Pendant – Italian-inspired silhouette.
- Contemporary Minimalist LED Pendant – black or gold.
- 3-Ring LED Scandinavian Pendant – a sculptural ring statement.
- White Lotus Flower Pendant – layered petals, dreamy glow.
Coloured glass and retro pendants
Tinted and two-tone glass adds a touch of seventies warmth and brings colour into neutral rooms.
- Nordic Cream Glass Pendant with Wooden Cap – soft and warm.
- Ombre Glass Pendant – Amber, Grey or Clear – a smooth colour fade.
- Layered Glass Pendant – Green, Amber or Smoky Grey – retro-inspired centrepiece.
- Tiered Round LED Pendant – 6 Colours – playful for dining and kids’ rooms.
- Layered Ring Metal Pendant – orange, green or white.
How to choose
- Bedroom or lounge: paper, silk or rattan for soft, glare-free light.
- Dining table: stone or glass to direct light onto the table.
- Hallway or stairwell: a statement shape that’s seen from below – lotus, cloud or ring.
- Size rule: for a room, add length and width in feet – the total in inches is a good shade diameter.
Explore every style in our pendant lights collection, or see our guide to kitchen island pendant lights.