Pendant lighting is incredibly popular in the world of interior design right now—and it’s not hard to see why. These fixtures are simple, sleek, and throw an incredible amount of light for their size.

Think “chandelier,” and you might imagine a delicate, expensive, crystal thing that's too fussy for your modern needs. The truth is, though, that what we call a chandelier has always been evolving.

Think "chandelier," and you might imagine a delicate, expensive, crystal thing that's too fussy for your modern needs. The truth is, though, that what we call a chandelier has always been evolving.