Boho style pendant lights are an easy pick for a space because of the fun, relaxed look that is also made with natural or natural looking fibers that gives a “collected” look in your space. If you are looking for a boho pendant light, keep reading for some beautiful but easy options from Amazon that would look great over a dining table or kitchen island.
Why Boho Pendant Lights are a Great Option
First, boho pendant lights are inherently unique. Probably the best example of this is the SkyTalent Fish-Shaped Lantern I found on Amazon. Immediately when I saw this, I pictured it in a water-side cottage over a breakfast nook. I could also see it in the same home in the entryway! The special shape of this light, like boho style in general, helps give the impression that the light is super rare, hard to find, and even was found after months of vintage or flea-market hunts.
One of boho style’s characteristics is that items and decorations were collected over time, across various vacations, adventures, and cultures. This pendant light has a story, and that is what boho style is all about.
Also, boho pendant lights give off a casual and comfortable vibe to a space. Boho pendant lights are decidedly not stuffy, shiny, opulent or too delicate. Think of pieces that make you feel cozy rather than elegant.
One of the main reasons why pendant lights have a comfortable look is because they use mostly natural fibers. If you look up bohemian design, you will notice plenty of materials that are natural, like cotton, jute, seagrass, and bamboo. Woven baskets are common, for example. These materials are akin to napping in the grass while on a picnic, for example, so the mood is organic, authentic, and easy, rather than highly produced and manufactured.
Another reason why boho pendant lights have an easy and casual feel is that they are often a neutral and monochromatic finish. Boho style can be very colorful because items in a boho space can be collected over time, rather than bought all at once. Many times, you will see pops of color in rugs, pillows, curtain in boho spaces. And often these spaces don’t match in a way that is obvious at first (even if the vibe meshes wonderfully!).
This is why a neutral pendant can ground a space and help the space find it’s center in a room that is collected and eclectic. In fact, a neutral, warm boho pendant light that is extra large can help the space feel calm even when there is plenty of color all around in artwork, drapes and collections. This TIKAL Jute Lamp from Amazon is a choice that would work in a space that feels too busy with color and texture.
Finally, boho pendant lights can help you build a more eclectic look in your space. Let’s say that your space is too “matchy-matchy” right now. Perhaps you bought your furniture all at once, and it doesn’t have the personality that a boho design has that you are looking to build. Because boho pendants have such unique designs, adding one to your space can help wake the space up and start your boho design journey.
I’m obsessed with IZAMAL Jute Lamp – Hanging Pendant on Amazon because it has 3 tiers of natural fibers. The 3 tiers give the right amount of elegance, but the natural look is still easy and comfortable. Also, this pendant light doesn’t have any gaps in the woven material, which can be even more relaxed. So, this would be an excellent choice if you want to start building an eclectic look in a room that is too stuffy.
How to Know if a Boho Pendant Would Work in Your Space
Selecting a new light fixture can be a long-term investment, so you want to make sure that you are choosing a piece that will work in your space and speak to the pieces you already have. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself to see if a boho pendant light would work in the space you already have:
- Does your space feel collected? Maybe you have a displace of candlesticks, vintage photos, records, or even antique bottles. Maybe you have a variety of rugs that don’t match exactly, but they work together because they are all wool. Maybe you have plenty of books neatly collected on built-in shelves. If any of these scenarios rings true with you, then a monochromatic boho pendant would help the space feel more grounded. In other words, a boho pendant light would help the space have a center to focus on, and the calm and natural texture of a boho pendant light could help the eye rest in your busy and collected space.
- Does your space give a carefree vibe? Has anyone ever told you that they feel at home when they visit your home? Maybe you don’t have expensive things, but the items you have are rich in texture, cozy and put people at ease immediately when they enter your space. If so, a boho pendant light can help you continue to build a boho vibe and maybe even elevate your space with a touch of elegance.
- Does your space have natural elements? If you have plants around, this is definitely you! You love incorporating greenery, perhaps even twigs, cotton, or dried flowers into your design. Maybe you would even call your look cottage boho. A boho pendant light that emphasizes the natural elements and fibers would be a perfect addition to your space.
- Does your space have a lot of color? Do you notice a lot of color on your throw pillows, rugs, and drapes? Do you intentionally look to show off colorful collections? Did you choose that over the top wallpaper with pops of color? Maybe you love to paint, and you have some original pieces on your walls that show off your love of vibrant hues. Like I mentioned about a “collected space” above, a monochromatic boho pendant light can help calm the space in the right amount!
- Does your space already have plenty of lamps? A boho look usually includes lots of ambient lighting. Think candles, small, medium and large lamps (some on the floor and some on table tops). Like I mentioned in my previous post “How to Choose the Perfect Pendant Light,” a pendant light shouldn’t be the only light source in a room because a single hanging bulb can cast a lot of unsightly shadows that can make a space feel empty and lonely. If you already have plenty of lamps, update your main light source to a boho pendant to add a story piece to your room.
My Favorite Amazon Picks for Boho Pendant Lights
I’m really impressed with Amazon’s selection on boho pendant lights, and these 8 are simply stunning.
If you are trying to incorporate boho style into your home, then I would start with option 1, 4 or 5. These pendant lights are more serious than the others and give them more flexibility to blend in with a more sophisticated space.
If you are already full boho in your design, than have fun with option 2, 6, and 7. These are easy options that would work with a colorful and vibrant pallet.
If your space is a blank canvas and you want to try out boho design, than I would recommend option 3 or 8. These are options that can fit well into a smaller space so that you can try out the look on a more manageable scale, like a laundry room or entry way. Option 8 is particularly affordable, so that you can try a boho pendant light without a huge investment.
Don’t forget to review my earlier post HERE where I review all about pendants, including how to choose the right size pendant light in your space and how to vertically measure when you are hanging/ installing your pendant light!
Happy pendant light shopping!