Suspension Design

Start with the room and the available height: a globe or a tube for the bedroom, a large format above the table, a metal or glass model in the kitchen. Then check the socket (E27, E14, G9 or integrated LED) and the light temperature, from warm white to cool white, before settling on the colour.

• Choosing by room
• Size and height
• Style and interior
• Material and shape
• Socket and temperature
• Installation and care
• Entry level
• Ordering

Which designer hanging light should you choose for each room?

For the bedroom, favour warm light and a globe, tube or fabric format, hung near the bed or in the centre. The living room and dining room take larger volumes, up to XXL models under a high ceiling. In the kitchen, choose a metal or glass model, easy to clean, placed away from splash zones.

Designer hanging light for the living room

In the living room, the hanging light structures the space as much as it lights it. The Mila fabric and metal hanging light, in 40, 50 or 60 cm, diffuses a soft light that limits reflections on a screen. For a large volume, look at the designer hanging lights for the living room. The metal models with gold or silver reflections make more of a statement.

Designer hanging light for the bedroom

In the bedroom, the hanging light often replaces both bedside lamps. The Lunéa beige globe hanging light comes in sizes from 20 to 70 cm and can be placed in the centre or as a pair on either side of the bed. Azura, in metal and glass, brings a colourful touch to a bright room. These formats can be found in the bedroom hanging lights.

Designer hanging light for the kitchen

A tube format lights a worktop without drawing the eye. The Lumea modern tube kitchen hanging light, in glass and metal, comes in a gold or grey version and takes an E14 socket. It is placed away from splash zones. Also see the designer kitchen hanging lights for islands.

How do you choose the size of a designer hanging light and at what height should it hang?

The height is set above the table top or the floor depending on use: the bottom of the shade should be out of the field of vision of a seated person. On a high ceiling, a long length or several light points avoid the lost effect. The models in the collection range from around 20 to 150 cm in diameter or length.

XXL hanging light for a high ceiling: what height should you plan for?

Under a ceiling of 4 m or more, a small hanging light gets lost. The Noka dark wood hanging light comes in 80, 100, 120 and 150 cm, which brings the light close to the area to be lit without a makeshift extension. The other solution is to align several light points at the same height. The useful reference point remains the eye level of a seated person. Browse the globe hanging lights for large rounded volumes.

Designer hanging light for the dining room

Above a table, allow comfortable clearance to see your guests: generally, the bottom of the shade sits around 75 to 85 cm above the table top in a room of standard height. An oval or elongated shape covers a rectangular table better than a single point. The hanging lights above the table gather these formats.

Which style of designer hanging light for which interior?

Modern and contemporary style dominates the collection, with vintage, industrial or Scandinavian touches depending on the model. A simple shape and a neutral colour ride out trends; a gold or black piece makes more of a mark on the room. The choice is first made on volume and on the light wanted in the space.

High-end designer hanging light: what changes

What moves upmarket is not the size but the work on the material: thick glass, crystal, copper, a mix of metal and rope. A careful finish stands out above all when switched off, during the day. The quality of the socket and the hold of the cable matter as much as the look for a model that will stay on the ceiling for years. The gold hanging lights warm up a neutral interior. A black hanging light draws a sharp silhouette on a pale wall.

Designer chandelier or designer hanging light, what is the difference?

A hanging light often carries a single light point. A chandelier brings together several sources in one structure, like the Lueur Fluxion chic and modern chandelier, which lights a living room or dining room generously. Italian style refers to understated lines and worked materials; it does not guarantee a manufacturing origin, which should be checked on the product page. The most understated models are found in the modern hanging lights.

Which material and shape of designer hanging light should you choose?

Metal, glass, rattan, rope, fabric or iron: the material decides the effect. Glass and metal bounce back a crisp light, while rattan, rope and fabric diffuse it more gently. Globe, oval and tube shapes combine with an E27, E14, G9 socket or an integrated LED depending on the model.

Designer hanging light in wood, rattan or rope

These materials filter the light and warm up a room with white walls. Calya, in pale rattan, is offered in 40, 50 or 60 cm for a bedroom or hallway, and the Ombelle rattan flower hanging light goes up to 100 cm for a large volume. The pale rattan Calya and the Yumi rattan LED hanging light mix rattan, rope and bamboo. These materials are dusted dry, without any product.

White, gold or black designer hanging light

Colour is chosen after the material. A white or beige hanging light blends into a pale ceiling and lets the room breathe. Gold, very present here, brings a warm reflection to grey interiors. Black draws a sharp line above a table or a desk. See the white hanging lights for pale decors. The glass hanging lights give the most luminous effect.

Which socket and light temperature for a designer hanging light?

The models in the collection use an E27 socket, an E14, a G9 or an integrated LED. The light temperature ranges from warm white (2700-3500K) to cool white (4500-6500K), with a neutral white on some models. Check dimmer compatibility before choosing your bulb, halogen or LED.

E27, E14, G9 socket or integrated LED

The E27 is the most common: it takes an LED, a compact fluorescent bulb or a designer halogen bulb with a visible filament for warm light. The E14 fits small formats and structures with several points. The G9 concerns the compact modules of glass and metal models. The LED hanging lights carry their own source: nothing to change.

Warm white or cool white, what should you choose?

Warm white, around 2700 to 3500K, suits a bedroom, a living room or a dining room: it is restful in the evening. Neutral white, around 3500 to 4500K, works anywhere in a hallway. Cool white, from 4500 to 6500K, is reserved for a worktop or a desk, where details are easier to make out. The Elyps oval LED hanging light comes in a warm white version as well as a cool white one.

Where should you install a designer hanging light, and how do you care for it?