The Easy Hack To Hang A Pendant Light Without Wiring

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It's no secret that the right lighting can make or break an interior. Whether you're styling a cozy reading nook, upgrading a pool house bar, or making a shed feel like a small retreat, a pendant light can provide the perfect vibe to accent your existing design features. But if the space doesn't have wiring, or you're renting and can't make permanent changes, your choices are a lot more limited. You might want to hide your ugly light fixtures, or at least distract from them, but that could leave you stuck for ideas. The solution? Hang a battery-operated pendant light that doesn't require any electrical work to get shining.

What makes this trick so effective is that it gives the aesthetic of a hardwired light fixture without the associated commitment or expense. Battery-powered lighting has come a long way, providing sleek, energy-efficient options that are bright enough to use as everyday work lighting, not just to set the mood. The light source itself isn't tied to any outlet so you have total freedom over the placement of your pendant lights. Gone are the days of wall-mounted wire covers or pesky electrical work on your ceiling. 

All you need to do is mount your lights and charge your bulbs, and you have a stunning, designer light fixture. It can be especially effective in areas of your home that aren't already hooked up to your electrical system, like a backyard shed that has been transformed into a living area or a dimly-lit front porch. These lights eliminate the need to cut into drywall, drill for wires, and go on a desperate search for a source of power. They are a stylish, functional, and entirely renter-friendly upgrade that can instantly elevate a space, regardless of its proximity to an outlet.

To get started, look for a hanging pendant light fixture that doesn't require any complicated electrical work. When purchasing your light, ensure that the bulbs themselves are battery operated — some traditional pendant lights use a remote but still require wiring. One option is the Ovyiech battery operated pendant light, which costs around $70 for two lights. These can be an excellent option if you are turning a poolside bar into a statement feature or want a bit of extra light over your workbench. However, you'll find a wide range of battery-powered pendants in all styles to fit your decor. You can also buy a basic battery-operated pendant and swap out the shade to customize the look.

Once you've chosen the right pendant light for your space, you're ready to mount it to your ceiling. The process typically involves installing a small bracket to your ceiling, directly where you want the light to hang. Measure and mark the holes on the top of your light fixture before screwing the brackets into your ceiling to make sure you get the installation correct. Secure the top of your light fixture to the previously installed bracket and tighten it. Repeat the process depending on the number of pendant lights that you are mounting. Insert the magnetic light bulb or puck — just make sure that the bulb is fully charged to make sure your new pendant light is bright and lasts. Test any remote features that may be included with your light, and that's it. In a few simple steps, you have a designer-quality pendant lamp that didn't require any complicated electrical work!