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Find Your Perfect Pendant Count

Enter your room and ceiling details below — we'll recommend the right fixture size and count, and show you a live bird's-eye view of the coverage.

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Room dimensions
Width, depth, and ceiling height
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Junction boxes
Existing boxes, or flexible placement?
3
Density
How full should the sky feel?
Light Airy, scattered
Medium Balanced
Heavy Full constellation
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Fixture size & count
We'll recommend one, or you can set it yourself
Auto-recommend
Choose my own
We'd recommend 2 × S19 for this room at this density.
S9
S14
S19
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Globe size
Same size, or mix it up?
3″
5″
8″
Mixed
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Spread
How far pendants reach from each plate
Spread 85%
Tight Full reach to walls
Live preview — bird's eye
Your recommendation
Updates as you configure above
Fixtures needed
2
Per fixture
19
Total pendants
38
across 330 sq ft
Cord length range
4′–7′
out + drop + swag
Fixture sizes are always 9, 14, or 19 pendants
8″ ceiling plate cord = out + drop + 50% swag

Starry Sky Pendant Projects

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Starry Sky lighting uses multiple pendants suspended at varied heights to create an even, atmospheric field of light.

This approach is commonly used in open dining rooms and high-ceiling spaces where a single fixture would feel underscaled. Starry Sky layouts provide visual impact while maintaining consistent ambient lighting throughout the space.

What Is Starry Sky Lighting?

Starry Sky lighting is a clustered, multi-pendant chandelier system designed to mimic the scattered rhythm of stars. Individual pendants are suspended from a single canopy or multiple ceiling points, allowing you to spread light across a wide footprint.

This makes it ideal for:

  • Restaurant dining rooms
  • Hotel lobbies
  • Wedding venues
  • Brewery taprooms
  • Large bar areas
  • High-ceiling commercial spaces

Designed for Large Commercial Spaces

Unlike traditional chandeliers that concentrate light in one location, Starry Sky installations distribute light evenly while creating a layered, sculptural effect.

Starry Sky works especially well in rooms with:

  • Tall ceilings
  • Open floor plans
  • Long communal tables
  • Multiple seating zones
  • Exposed beams or architectural ceilings

Each installation is custom-built to your dimensions, pendant count and drop lengths. The result is lighting that feels intentional, dramatic and balanced.

Flexible, Custom & Built to Scale

Our Starry Sky chandeliers can be configured with:

  • Adjustable pendant lengths
  • Swag or fixed-mount installation
  • Globe or specialty shades
  • LED-compatible sockets
  • Large-scale canopy or multi-point ceiling layout

Because every project is built-to-order, we design around your layout — not the other way around.

Why Designers & Restaurants Choose Starry Sky

  • Fills large volume without bulky fixtures
  • Creates Instagram-worthy ambiance
  • Scales beautifully for hospitality
  • Flexible for unique ceilings
  • High visual impact with controlled budge

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starry Sky lighting?

Starry Sky lighting is a custom multi-pendant lighting layout designed to create a soft, scattered glow across the ceiling. Instead of using one central chandelier, multiple small pendants are arranged at different locations and drop lengths to create a constellation-like effect.

The result feels more organic and immersive than a traditional fixture, making it a great option for spaces that need both atmosphere and visual impact.

How does Starry Sky lighting work?

Starry Sky lighting uses multiple swag pendant fixtures suspended from the ceiling in a custom layout. Each pendant is flexible and can be placed at a different drop length, allowing the overall design to feel balanced, layered, and intentional.

We help customize the number of lights, spacing, cord lengths, finishes, and bulb style so the final installation fits the room.

What makes Starry Sky lighting different from a standard chandelier?

A standard chandelier usually creates one central focal point. Starry Sky lighting spreads multiple points of light across the ceiling, so the entire ceiling becomes part of the design.

This works especially well in spaces where you want a more open, airy, or architectural look instead of one heavy fixture hanging in the middle of the room.

Where does Starry Sky lighting work best?

Starry Sky lighting works best in spaces with openness, height, or a ceiling that you want to turn into a design feature. It can work beautifully in dining rooms, stairwells, two-story entryways, open-concept living areas, restaurants, hospitality spaces, and large gathering areas.

It is especially useful when one centered fixture would feel too small, too heavy, or too limited for the scale of the room.

Can Starry Sky lighting be customized?

Yes. Each Starry Sky lighting installation is made to order and can be customized by number of pendants, drop lengths, cord style, finish, bulb style, and overall layout.

Because the design is built around the room, it can be adapted for different ceiling heights, room sizes, junction box locations, and design styles.

Is Starry Sky lighting a good option for large spaces?

Yes. Starry Sky lighting is a great option for large rooms, open ceilings, stairwells, and two-story spaces because it spreads multiple points of light across the area instead of relying on one oversized fixture.

This can be a more flexible and cost-effective way to create a dramatic lighting moment, especially when a single large chandelier would feel too heavy, too expensive, or too limited for the scale of the room.

2 story restaurant with high contrast hanging swag chandeliers

Custom Projects


Share your custom project details below, and our team will bring your vision to life. With hundreds of bespoke lighting installations under our belt—from restaurants and breweries to retail spaces—we’ll guide you through every step.

Tell us about your space and what you're envisioning

We’ll guide you through layout, ceiling height, finish selections, and the elements that bring it all together.

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