Collection: Linear Lighting

Illuminate Your Space with Linear Lights for that Modern Elegance

Looking for sleek and functional lighting that’s warm but not clinical? Then linear lighting will fit the style, scale and purpose of your space effortlessly. When building a new home or updating commercial office or venue, an interior a linear pendant light fixture is the best choice to give the right amount of style choice with great illumination.

Linear lights can be suspended or attached flush from a ceiling. There minimalist design approach provide clean lines and an effortless appeal. 

The Origins of Linear Lighting

The original designs that led to linear lighting being created can’t be traced to any one individual; however, they can be linked to the design of the fluorescent lamp. These early linear style fluorescent tubes where ideally suited to factories and offices that needed continual illumination. Later in the 1950’s as we saw design come to the fore, designers like Poul Hennigsen and Gino Sarfetti began encasing fluorescent tubes in stylish, modern, and sleek housings which effectively created the first linear styled lights. So the humble fluorescent tube became a form of architectural decorative style.

Where to Install Linear Pendant Lights in your Space 

Linear kitchen lighting: Linear lights are ideal source of task lighting when placed above a kitchen island bench, they perfectly tie a space together especially in an open plan design and when accompanied by brighter kelvin light bulbs they can deliver brighter, efficient lighting.

Dining room linear lighting: are a perfect accompaniment above a dining table and can effortlessly blends with a wide range of design styles. Choose from decorative glass shades to add that extra pizzazz to a room or choose from three or five light configurations with adjustable cords to create that unique lighting experience

Linear office lighting or workspace lighting options can be used in boardrooms, receptions desks, and corridors for that sleek look. Opt for low glare options in work areas to enhance employee focus an avoid eye strain.

How Many Linear Lights Should You Use?

When thinking about this question, you should consider in your mind’s eye when planning your space the size of the room, ceiling height, room usage and the brightness level you are looking to achieve. The goal is to be balanced in our design and not have any dark spots. 

• When looking to select the right size linear pendant for your space, if placing over a table. Aim for a light that’s about two thirds the length of your table to give you the best coverage and proportionality for the space.
  
• Another consideration is the height placement above your table’s kitchen islands or work benches. To ensure and even light distribution aim to hang your lighting 70-80cm above your benchtop.
  
• Do you need a dimmable function to allow you to adjust the lighting levels for the right ambiance or task lighting applications? Take a look at the Workstation LED Linear Pendant with its dimmer friendly bulb and 300k to 500k adjustable colour temperature.

To learn more about Linear Lights have a read of our informative Linear Lighting Buying Guide.