We have decided to swap the living room and dining rooms in our house, that is, use what is supposed to be a living room as the dining room, and visa versa. One problem is that the living room does not have an ceiling light. I would like to install some pendant lights in what is now the dining room for over the table.

My question is this… what is the best way to do this when there isn’t an existing ceiling light?

The room has a wall socket that runs turns off/on using the light switch. I would like to tie it into that light switch, but don’t want to have to cut into the ceiling and walls any more than is necessary.

Any advice would be great.
It is on the lower floor of a two story house.

I bought a new house and one ceiling light blinks and buzzes and sounds almost dangerous so I don’t use it. Another flickers and takes a few seconds to come on but otherwise is OK. Are these potentially dangerous? Is it most likely wiring or the fixture itself?
If it is a ballast problem, should I and can I easily replace it? It’s in my daughter’s room and sounds awful.