E27 light fixtures

An E27 light fixture is a light fixture whose socket accepts an E27 screw bulb: pendant, ceiling light, wall light or floor lamp, the socket stays the same and you choose the bulb. This selection brings together these families in steel, wood, fabric, plastic and ceramic, for the living room, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, hallway and entrance.

What is an E27 light fixture and what can you screw into it?

The E27 lamp holder is the most common standard: it takes most screw bulbs, including LED models. Pendants, ceiling lights, wall lights and floor lamps in this selection share this lamp holder: you choose the shape, colour and type of bulb without changing the fixture.

E27 light fixtures: one screw socket, several families of fixtures

The E27 lamp holder is the common thread across the whole family: a pendant, a ceiling light, a wall light or a floor lamp all screw in the same way. What changes is how the light is diffused and how much space the fixture takes up in the room. All references in this selection are rated for a 15 W bulb and for an IP20 protection rating, so for dry rooms. Some models accept a dimmer, provided the bulb and the switch follow. To see all available formats, browse our entire lighting range.

E27 LED bulbs: what the bulb changes in the result

The fixture gives the shape, the bulb gives the light. An E27 LED bulb with warm light, around 2700 K, leans towards an evening mood and suits the living room as well as the bedroom; a more neutral tone, around 4000 K, makes colours truer above a worktop. Intensity is chosen according to the flux stated on the packaging, not according to the size of the fixture. As the bulb can be replaced in seconds, the fixture stays and the mood changes with the seasons.

Which types of E27 light fixtures to choose: pendant, ceiling light, chandelier or floor lamp?

The choice depends on the light you want. A pendant or hanging lamp lights a table or worktop from above; a ceiling light lights the whole room without hanging down; a floor lamp moves near the sofa or armchair; a wall light frees the floor and ceiling. All screw in E27.

E27 pendants and hanging lamps: the light that comes down

A pendant is placed above a piece of furniture or a table, never in a walkway. The cable is adjusted before locking, which allows the height to be fine-tuned once the fixture is fixed. The MULA 27 pendant in fabric and steel hangs down to 165 cm and comes in beige, black, yellow or blue; the NOX 40 pendant plays on steel in Ø 40 cm with eleven colours. To compare shapes, see the pendants and hanging lamps.

E27 ceiling lights, wall lights and floor lamps: the light that sits

The ceiling light works flush with the ceiling and suits rooms where nothing should hang down. The OMIQ ceiling light in steel and plastic measures Ø 30 cm by 15 cm high, which makes it discreet in the kitchen as well as the bedroom. The wall light frees the wall and floor: the RIGATA ceramic wall light shows a matte finish in a 12 cm wide format. The floor lamp, for its part, moves: the MULA 45 floor lamp with dimmer reaches 134 cm and follows the armchair or sofa. Find these formats in our lighting catalogue.

How to choose the size and height of an E27 light fixture according to the room?

Height is adjusted on the pendant cable, up to 165 cm depending on the model, and the diameter depends on the surface to be lit: Ø 24.5 cm for a compact room, Ø 35 to 40 cm above a table. A floor lamp measures 134 to 140 cm high, a wall light 10 to 37 cm.

What height for a pendant above a table or worktop?

Above a table, allow around 75 to 85 cm between the shade and the surface: low enough for the light to fall on the plates, high enough not to get in the way of the eye. Above a worktop, go a little higher, around 80 to 90 cm, to keep the field of vision clear. The adjustable cable makes these adjustments simple: adjust, switch on, lower or raise by one notch before locking. The diameter follows the length of the table: Ø 40 cm for four to six covers, Ø 24.5 to 35 cm for a shorter table or a narrow island.

What diameter for a living room, bedroom or hallway?

In a living room, the diameter depends on the coffee table and the available clearance: a Ø 40 cm above a large piece of furniture, a Ø 24.5 cm in a small living room. In a bedroom, a compact format above the foot of the bed is better than a wide piece in the centre. In a hallway or entrance, you want a low profile: a wall light 10 to 12 cm wide or a ceiling light 21 cm high fits into a recess. To go further on a specific room, compare the LED lights for the living room.

Modern, design or original light fixtures: which style to choose?

The selection is divided between modern and minimalist lines, understated tones and crafted shapes. Modern and Nordic models play on steel and fabric with simple silhouettes; more original pieces, such as the CARO wooden pendant or the NOX range in many colours, become a decorative element in their own right.

Modern and minimalist light fixtures: clean lines

The modern style dominates the selection, often accompanied by a minimalist reading: few ornaments, bold volumes and a colour that fades away. It is the choice that ages the least, because it does not depend on a trend. Such a fixture goes well with an interior already rich in materials. If you are redoing the room, take a look at the lights for a modern living room and the modern dining room lighting.

Original decorative and chic light fixtures: the piece that stands out

An original shape stands out by its silhouette, tube, ball, square or crafted volume, more than by its size. The CARO wooden pendant plays on the luminous slit in a Japanese and Nordic spirit, while the NOX pendants change character depending on the colour chosen. These pieces stand alone, without multiplying objects around them. Browse the models with a unique design if you are looking for a focal point.

Materials and colours: how to match an E27 light fixture with your interior?

Steel dominates and goes with every style, wood and fabric warm the room, ceramic brings a matte artisanal finish, plastic allows large and light formats. In terms of colour, black and white go anywhere, beige and taupe soften, blue or green create contrast.

Steel needs only a soft slightly damp cloth, dried immediately, and keeps its clean lines in a living room or dining room. Wood is dusted dry, away from stagnant moisture, as on the CARO pendant or the NATT floor lamp. Fabric diffuses an enveloping light but requires a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner on minimum power: it is the material of fabric light fixtures. Ceramic, matte and artisanal, is cleaned without abrasive products.

For colours, start from the room, not the fixture: a light interior supports black and black finishes, which draw a clean line on the ceiling. In a warm atmosphere, beige or taupe blends in, and you can follow the beige light fixtures to stay in that register. A deep blue or a green, on the other hand, creates a deliberate contrast above a table.

Which E27 light fixture for a hallway, entrance or WC?

In a hallway or entrance, a wall light or a small ceiling light lights without cluttering the passage: formats from 10 to 21 cm fit even in a recess. For a WC, the decisive criterion remains protection: the models in this selection are IP20, so intended for a dry room.

Light fixtures for WC: what format and what protection?

In a WC, look for a compact volume that does not encroach on movement, such as a wall light or a small ceiling light, and a directed or diffused light depending on the effect you want. The IP20 rating of the selection corresponds to a dry and ventilated room: it does not cover water splashes. For a wet area, it is better to turn to the light fixtures for toilets or to a dedicated range such as the light fixtures for the bathroom.

Hallway and entrance: lighting without cluttering the passage

A long hallway is treated with successive points rather than a single source in the middle. The FLASH white wall light, 21 cm high and dimmer-compatible, is placed at shoulder height to mark the route; the double version reaches 37 cm and covers a larger portion of wall. The FLASH white ceiling light, in the same steel and minimalist spirit, stays flush with the ceiling when headroom is tight.

How to install and maintain an E27 socket light fixture?

Switch off the power, connect the fixture according to its instructions, then screw the E27 bulb into the socket. For a pendant, adjust the cable height before locking. Maintenance remains simple: soft cloth on steel, dry dusting on wood, soft brush on fabric.

Screwing in the E27 bulb and adjusting the cable height

Switch off the power at the circuit breaker before any work, then fix the support according to the instructions and connect the fixture. Then screw in the E27 bulb without forcing: the lamp holder locks by hand, never with a tool. For a pendant, install the fixture, adjust the desired cable length, switch on to check, then lock. Replacing the bulb is then done when cold, without touching the wiring.

Maintaining steel, wood, fabric and ceramic

Steel and plastic are cleaned with a soft cloth, without solvent. Wood is dusted dry and dislikes stagnant moisture. Fabric requires a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner on minimum power, without rubbing. Ceramic tolerates a soft cloth, without abrasive. Regular dusting is enough to keep the light output, especially on light-coloured models where dust shows faster. The dimmer, present on some models, is controlled from the wall switch: check that the bulb installed supports it.

Lighting store or online purchase: how to choose in Lyon?

Product pages give the material, the socket, the dimensions and the protection rating, which allows comparison before ordering. Buying online saves running around lighting stores in Lyon: secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service support the choice.

Light fixtures in Lyon and lighting clearance in Lyon: what to check

Before buying, check four lines on the product page: the socket (E27), the dimensions (diameter, height, cable length), the material and the protection rating. Also check dimmer compatibility if you control the lighting from a wall dimmer, and the warranty, 5 years on all models in the selection. These markers apply to a search for lighting clearance in Lyon as well as to a remote order: it is the product page that decides, not the shop window.

Ordering online: tracked delivery, returns and customer service

Ordering online allows you to compare two formats side by side, check available colours and change your mind. Payment is secure, delivery is tracked, and returns are provided if the fixture does not suit once installed. Designix customer service answers questions on choosing a format or bulb compatibility. For a larger project, also look at the floor lamps, the models for kitchen lighting, or the statement pieces.

Frequently asked questions about E27 light fixtures

Choose your E27 light fixture from the selection: compare formats, check colour availability, and order with secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service. All models are guaranteed for 5 years.