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Start by counting the room and the diameter: a large round rattan shade above a table, a more compact format in a bedroom, and a cotton IP54 version for the terrace. This selection brings together boho ceiling lights in rattan, paper cord, cotton and crystal, with E27 socket or LED module depending on the model.

What is boho style?

Boho style in lighting relies on natural woven materials, round shapes and a filtered light that warms the room. A boho ceiling light acts as the centrepiece: its rattan, paper cord or cotton shade diffuses the light and draws soft shadows on the ceiling and walls.

Boho chic ceiling lights: the more understated version

The chic version keeps the weaving but tightens the lines: round shade, slim ring, gold or silver finish on the fitting. The result stays warm, with less rustic effect, which leaves room for a contemporary interior. In the selection, the crystal models carry this direction, such as the crystal boho ceiling light, best kept for a bedroom or dining room where you want glints of light rather than a filtered glow.

Boho ceiling light in rattan or paper cord: what are the differences

Rattan has an open weave, natural beige, which lets light through and projects a pattern on the ceiling. Paper cord wraps tighter threads, in brown or beige, for a warmer and more diffuse light, with no marked pattern. The rattan ceiling light Ø 530 mm shows the first approach, while the brown paper cord Ø 500 mm illustrates the second.

What are the typical colours of boho style?

The boho colours in this selection are beige, brown and sand black for the woven shades, complemented by gold or silver finishes on the crystal ceiling lights. The principle: a natural matte tone for the main volume, a metallic finish for the fitting and the light.

What are the boho chic colours?

On chic models, the shade colour stays discreet, often light, and it is the finish of the frame that signs the style. Gold for a warm golden light, silver for a sharper result. These finishes also appear in the selection of gold metal ceiling lights, useful if you want to match several light points in the same room.

Gold or silver boho ceiling lights: in which rooms

Gold pairs well with a living room with light woods or a dining room with a solid wood table. Silver fits in a bedroom with cool tones or a hallway with grey walls. In both cases, keep one single finish per room: the ceiling light sets the tone, the additional lighting follows.

How do you choose the size of a boho ceiling light for the room?

The shades in this selection measure between 400 and 530 mm in diameter. The larger the diameter, the more the ceiling light structures the room: a large round volume above a table, a more compact format in a bedroom or hallway. The shop also offers boho chandeliers and flush lights, to be found in the same lighting families.

XXL boho ceiling light: how far to go

The widest format in the selection measures 530 mm in diameter and 240 mm in height, in rattan. A volume of this type goes above a dining table, in a living room or a hallway, provided you check the ceiling fixing and adjust the cable length before hanging the shade. Beyond that, it is no longer a question of style but of space available between the ceiling and the table.

Boho ceiling light for the bedroom: which format above the bed

In a bedroom, the 400 mm format works: present enough to fill the centre of the ceiling, compact enough not to overwhelm the room. The beige paper cord Ø 400 mm with its 270 mm height gives an enveloping shade, which filters the evening light. For side additional lighting, compare with the light-coloured ceiling lights for bedrooms.

Which boho ceiling light for the living room, dining room or kitchen?

The boho ceiling lights in the collection are listed for the living room, dining room, bedroom, kitchen and hallway. In the kitchen, choose a shade that dusts easily; in the bedroom and living room, a woven material that filters the light and creates a warm atmosphere in the evening.

Boho ceiling light for the kitchen: the criteria

Above an island or a worktop, the ceiling light must stay readable and clean effortlessly. A flat shade, like the 400 mm sand black metal model with its 100 mm height, keeps the view clear and dusts with a dry cloth. The 500 mm paper cord format also works above a large kitchen table. For other solutions in this spot, look at the hanging lighting for the kitchen.

Boho ceiling light for the living room: the evening light

The living room takes the largest volume: it is the room where the ceiling light becomes the centrepiece, visible from the sofa. The sand black model Ø 400 mm directs light downwards, useful above a coffee table, whereas an open weave diffuses it more widely. The rest of the lighting catalogue lets you complete the scheme with a wall light or a floor lamp in the same family of tones.

Is a boho ceiling light for outdoors possible?

Yes: the collection includes the Mykonos outdoor cotton ceiling light, rated IP54 and listed for the terrace. The IP54 rating indicates resistance to water splashes, whereas IP20 models are reserved for indoor rooms. It uses a 30 x 40 cm format and an LED module.

Outdoor boho ceiling light: why the IP rating matters

An indoor light installed under an awning may last a few seasons, but humidity eventually marks the socket or the connection. The IP rating describes protection against dust and water: IP20 for dry indoor use, IP54 for a terrace where rain can spray droplets. It is the only criterion that truly distinguishes an outdoor ceiling light from a living room one.

Solar or mains-powered boho ceiling light?

The ceiling lights in this selection run on mains power, with an E27 socket or an integrated LED module, including the outdoor version. For a terrace without a power supply, you therefore need to plan a connection or choose another solution. If you are looking for a model with a fixed module, the designer LED ceiling light gathers the versions with no bulb to change.

E27 or LED: which connection for a boho ceiling light?

Two connections coexist in the selection: the E27 socket, which lets you choose the bulb, and the integrated LED module. With E27, the wattage appears on each model's product page; the light therefore depends on the bulb fitted, its colour temperature and, if needed, its dimmer compatibility.

The E27 socket has a simple advantage: the bulb can be replaced and its colour temperature changed without taking down the light. As a general guide, a warm light sits around 2700 to 3000 K for the evening, and a more neutral light around 4000 K for a kitchen or a worktop, depending on the room. To go further on this point, compare with the modern LED ceiling lights and the dimmable ceiling lights if you want to adjust the intensity.

How do you install and maintain a boho ceiling light?

Installation is the same as for a classic ceiling light: switch off the power, fix the mounting plate to the fixing point, connect the wires then hang the shade. Before drilling, check the diameter and height of the chosen model to adjust the cable. For maintenance, gentle dusting is enough on rattan, cord and cotton.

Woven boho ceiling light: how to maintain it

A duster or a vacuum cleaner on a gentle setting is enough on rattan and paper cord. Avoid damp products, which loosen the fibres. On the metal fitting, a dry cloth does the job; on crystal, a soft cloth with no abrasive product. Matte sand black marks quickly: better to handle it with a clean cloth during installation.

Adjusting the cable height before hanging

Adjust the cable length before fixing the shade, never after. A 400 to 530 mm volume set too high lights the table poorly; set too low, it gets in the way. As a general guide, keep a comfortable distance between the bottom of the shade and the worktop or table, and adjust it according to the height of the people using the room.

Boho ceiling light or boho wall light: which to choose?

The boho ceiling light lights the room from the ceiling and becomes the centrepiece, while the boho wall light brings additional light to a wall, a corridor or a reading corner. The two pair well in a living room or a bedroom: same family of materials, ceiling light above, wall light as a complement.

Boho chic wall light to complement a ceiling light

The right reflex is to pick up the material and finish of the ceiling light, without copying exactly the same model: a beige weave on the ceiling, a wall light with a gold or silver frame on the wall. Avoid adding a third family of tones in the same room. The Designix lighting range gathers both families if you want to compose a set, for example with pieces from the gold range for bedrooms.

Where to place a boho style wall light

The wall light goes where light is missing without installing a ceiling light: end of a corridor, reading corner, either side of a bed or above a worktop. It lights a precise area, never the whole room. In a more pronounced interior, the industrial style metal ceiling light shows the other end of the scale, best kept for a room that embraces that contrast.

How do you order and receive a boho ceiling light?

Orders are placed on Designix with secure payment, tracked delivery and the option of a return, with the company's customer service for any question. For the choice, it is better to compare material, diameter and connection before ordering.

Tracked delivery and returns

A ceiling light travels in a bulky parcel: check the condition of the shade on receipt, before any handling. The parcel stays tracked until delivery and a return remains possible if the model does not suit the room. The product pages state the material, diameter, height and socket, to compare with your ceiling and the available space. If you hesitate between two formats, note both dimensions side by side before confirming.

Need advice before choosing? Designix customer service

Customer service answers questions on dimensions, sockets and colour matching, and can guide you between two similar materials. If you are still hesitating between natural weaving and a metal finish, there are also options among the wooden ceiling lights or the grey ceiling lights. Compare, then order: a right diameter is worth more than a badly calibrated favourite.

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