{"title":"Outdoor Pendant Lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hanging fixture outdoors does the same job it does indoors — it puts light down onto a defined space and gives that space a centre. On a covered porch or under a pergola, it is what turns a slab of decking into an outdoor room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHeight is a safety detail here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver a walkway or an entry\u003c\/strong\u003e — at least 7 feet of clearance underneath, 8 feet where it is a main route.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver an outdoor dining table\u003c\/strong\u003e — 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop, the same as indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver a seating area\u003c\/strong\u003e — 7 to 8 feet, high enough that nobody stands into it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChain or downrod?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownrods\u003c\/strong\u003e hold the fixture rigid. That is what you want anywhere exposed to wind, since a swinging fixture will eventually work its wiring loose. \u003cstrong\u003eChain\u003c\/strong\u003e is adjustable and more traditional, and it is fine in a sheltered porch. Under an open pergola, take the downrod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRating and wind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it hangs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosed porch ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChain or downrod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen pergola\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDownrod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExposed patio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDownrod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoastal exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet, marine finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDownrod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen bottom or enclosed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open-bottomed lantern throws more light down and is easier to clean. An enclosed shade keeps insects out of the fixture, which matters more than it sounds if you are eating underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a flush fixture where headroom is tight, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-ceiling-lights\"\u003eoutdoor ceiling lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For lighting a whole patio, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-string-lights\"\u003eoutdoor string lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/collections\/pendant-lighting-ideas-alvetto-lighting.png?v=1793017286","url":"https:\/\/alvettolighting.com\/collections\/outdoor-pendant-lights.oembed","provider":"Alvetto Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}