Japanese Hanging Lamps

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Updated 09/05/2021

If you love the decorative stylings of Japan complete with the rice paper walled pagodas, then to light your home Japanese hanging lamps or a tremendous way to go. These are lovely and lightweight, capable of lighting an area very well in a bath of red glow. We have plenty of them to choose from in this collection and we think we have the one for you.

Buying Guide

People always look for ways to make the homes they live in more classy and beautiful. At times, brand new styles are tried, especially when TV shows, magazines, or even the homes of their friends feature new interior themes. With the many options we have available today, utilizing an innovative way to give our homes better features and looks is no longer that difficult.

One way to give your home a fresh look is by adding Japanese hanging lamps in it. These lamps aren’t really new as they’re used as home fixtures for centuries in the east. However, western countries have discovered how they can also beautify their living spaces.

A Japanese hanging lamp gives a room a new appeal and perspective. Wherever it is added, it serves as an attractive decorative item and a source of mood lighting.

How many Japanese hanging lamps should I get?

You can use multiple Japanese hanging lamps for a space that’s longer than 4 ft.

The recommended wattage for every 20 inches is 60 to 75 watts.

If you plan to purchase several small-sized Japanese hanging lamps, an odd number of lamps is better looking than an even number as it can provide more visual appeal and some sense of balance. An odd number would prove to be crucial in decorating a certain space, but it is also important that you consider certain situations wherein five lamps feel overwhelming and three lamps seem too few. An even-numbered décor can be made acceptable for the right reasons.

How to determine the right height for Japanese hanging lamps?

The height of a Japanese hanging lamp should be up to 38” above a table or island’s surface. If you won’t install it over a table, the lamp must be 72” above the floor.

What do you need the lamps for?

Do you need a Japanese hanging lamp to illuminate a kitchen table or study table? If so, then the busy work area requires something that can offer lots of direct lighting.

If you only need the hanging lamp for design, then opt for a dimmer light. You can acquire a dimmer switch and use it with a Japanese hanging lamp. You'll be able to add mood lighting to your space using a Japanese-inspired hanging lamp if it doesn’t emit too much brightness.

How to mount Japanese hanging lamps?

A hanging lamp’s general design can be straightforward, but there are different mounting points where this type of lighting fixture can be hung from your ceiling.

For a mono-point lamp, it’s suspended from one fixture installed on the ceiling. It offers versatility as you’ll be able to install individual lamps where you want them on the ceiling.
For the monorail mounting points, one track is used in hanging several Japanese hanging lamps. The track can be used as an aesthetic feature.

How to take care of Japanese hanging lamps?

By their nature, Japanese hanging lamps are fragile so you must treat them with care. It's common sense that you should turn the lamps off from the fuse box, as well as detach the shades before you start their cleaning. Use a dry microfiber cloth when you’re wiping the lamps clean.