These hanging fixtures add brightness and style to any room in the house. The experts at TOH show you how to find and install one that puts light where you want it, beautifully
A punched-metal hanging lantern throws off a diffuse, mood-setting light in this dining area.
How-to For visual harmony, let table size dictate the height—typically 33 to 36 inches above its top. Hang it on the high end of
the range for a large table, the low end for a small one.
Pro advice: "An outlet supported only by drywall can hold a 35-pound light. For a heavier pendant—up to 200 pounds—install a fan brace to span the distance between the nearest joists." —Brian S. Bergeron, master electrician, North Reading, Mass.
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