Craftmade Shayna 1-Light Mini Pendant Brushed Polished Nickel

What is an Mini Pendant?

A miniature pendant is usually a 1-light pendant which hangs from the ceiling. The smaller pendant directs downward light to a specific area, over a kitchen island, table or furniture. A group of mini pendants in a row is a great way to light a larger area, and they often feature colorful shades. As a hardwired light fixture, mini pendants are installed electrically and operated by a wall switch. You may need at least a few mini pendants to light a larger area such as an island or bar.

Mini Pendant Benefits

• Small size doesn't take much space.
• Decorative shade adds a splash of style.
• Easy to hang from the ceiling.
• Focuses light directly beneath it.
• Lights the local area over a table, island or bar.
• Useful when a few are hung in a row.
• Doesn't block line of sight.
• Adjustable height.
• Several can be hung in a row or cluster.

Casual Style

Informal and comfortable, this relaxed style accentuates an airy and unpretentious living space, evoking the feeling of a permanent beach cottage vacation. Casual Lighting uses clean and simple lines, subtle curves, natural textures, and decorative glass for a subtle elegance that doesn’t overwhelm the senses.

Ambient Focused Lighting

A mini pendant offers a spot-light of focused light over a local area. Being typically a one-light fixture they need to be grouped to light a larger area. Light will diffuse and reflect outward for ambient light, but most of the light will be aimed downwards to light a surface. Best used over a piece of furniture such as a kitchen island, bar or table.

For which rooms?

Mini pendant lights work well over furniture such as a kitchen island, bar or dining area. They are most often found in kitchens and dining rooms, although could also provide interesting office lighting.

Placement/Layering

Being fairly small, these small pendants tend to shed light near to themselves. For a larger area you'll need more than one. They may act almost like spotlights. Wall lights or another main light fixture is a good complement, or consider adding some lamps.

Mounts to the Ceiling

Attaches to a flat ceiling. Includes a canopy which covers the electrical installation area. However, since the mini-pendant is lightweight, it could potentailly hang from a vaulted or sloped ceiling, though pressure will apply to the bent stems/chain and power cord.

Installed by an Electrician

An electrician or person with electrical installation knowledge will need to permanently wire the mini pendant into the building's electrical supply.