With the multitude of lighting fixtures available, it's easy to get lost in choices. Enter the simple pendant light: hung on a cord from the ceiling, the pendant light can provide lots of light while looking great too. The pendant light can work in just about any space, and they can be hung in groups to provide even more lighting.

There are many different styles of pendant light, from the farmhouse-friendly lantern to the retro-inspired Sputnik chandelier. And of course, there's the classic black metal pendant light too. Keep reading to learn about different pendant lighting ideas for all kinds of spaces and styles.

01 Go Geometric

Candelabra-Inspired Pendant Light with Forged Iron Frame, Dimmable Candle-Style Lights, Hand-Applied Finish, and Luxe Lodge Design - Perfect for Living Room and Kitchen

Looking to add some angles to an otherwise soft space? Add a geometric pendant light. A pendant light that's surrounded by a square or trapezoidal cage provides an easy modern touch to any room.

02 Try All Natural

Boho-Inspired Handcrafted Pendant with Adjustable Hanging Height, Cane Shade, and Natural Finish for Living Room and Dining Room

A pendant light sheathed in reeds or wicker can bring in a tropical or bohemian touch to the room, especially in an airy, colorful space. For a subtler earthy look, pick a woven wicker rather than a grassy-looking texture.

03 Try a Minimalist Look

Minimalist Elegance Architectural 2-Light Tapered Pendant: Angular and Minimalist Design for Dining, Bedroom, and Living Room Illumination

Forgo any lamp shades or covers entirely and pick a pendant light that's just the bulbs. This stark modern look works well in mid-century style homes or ultra-contemporary spaces.

04 Double It Up

Linen Glow Brass Pendant Light - Modern Design with Burnished Brass Finish and Natural Linen Shade for Soft Lighting - Perfect for Living Room, Kitchen

Smaller pendant lights look great in pairs. Repeating the light fixture helps it stand out more and prevents it from feeling lost in a larger space. Doubled pendant lights are a great pick to highlight a longer table or countertop.

05 Make Your Lights Art

Height-Adjustable Pendant Light with Mango Wood Shade, Rustic Warmth, Versatile Design, and Contract Grade Durability for Bedroom, Living Room, and Kitchen

Many times our lighting choices are afterthoughts or finishing touches, but they're rarely the star of the show. It's time to change that. An especially bold or sculptural pendant lighting fixture often feels more like art than a utilitarian necessity. Embrace it, and make your lighting fixture the centerpiece of your space.

06 Don't Forget Candles

Candelabra-Inspired Pendant Light with Forged Iron Frame, Dimmable Candle-Style Lights, Hand-Applied Finish, and Luxe Lodge Design - Perfect for Living Room and Kitchen

Not only can pendant lights provide the traditional bulb-and-socket style light, but they can also provide a faux-candle style light. This style of pendant light makes your living room feel 10x cozier, but without having to worry about any kind of live flame.

07 Vary the Lengths of Lighting

Adjustable Glass Shade Chandelier - Statement Piece with Glass Shades and Metal Canopy - Versatile Dining Room Light Fixture for Dining Area or Dining Room

Another easy way to make your pendant lights stand out is to hang them in various lengths. This is best to do with smaller, narrower lights, especially if they're sitting at lower heights. And make sure you don't hang them too low—foreheads and pendant lights are not a good combo.

08 Use One Fixture With Two Lights

Minimalist Elegance Architectural 2-Light Tapered Pendant: Angular and Minimalist Design for Dining, Bedroom, and Living Room Illumination

Want the look of paired pendant lights without double the work? Pick a pendant light that features two distinct lights. You'll get the picture-perfect look with half the installation stress.

09 Try Oversized

Tri-Tier Crystal Luxe Pendant with Polished Finish - Contemporary Design, Adjustable Height, Solid Crystal Craftsmanship, Perfect for Island Kitchen Lights and Pendant Lights for Dining Room

Another easy way to get an eye-catching light fixture is to look for an oversized one. Here, this oversized pendant lantern provides all the subtle cottage style, but with twice the drama.

10 Use Pendant Lights in the Bedroom

Contemporary Crystal Pendant with Prismatic Display - Bronze Finish Hanging Lights, Ideal for Bedroom, Dining Room, and Living Room

Though the bedroom may not seem like the place for a more styled lighting fixture like the pendant light, it's time for it to be. Pendant lights provided needed light and style to a space that deserves plenty of both.