Large Chandelier

A large ceiling light is a multi-point pendant that occupies the centre of the room. This one brings together five smoked glass globes on a black metal frame, Ø60 cm, with a maximum height of 350 cm and an E27 socket: it lights a living room, a dining room or a stairwell.

• The rooms to place it in
• Choosing one for a living room
• Placing it above a table
• What you can do in a kitchen
• Recognising a model that lasts
• Industrial, classic or modern
• Which diameter for your room
• Installation and care

What is a large ceiling light and which rooms should it go in?

A large ceiling light is a multi-point pendant that occupies the centre of a room. This one brings together five smoked glass globes on a black metal frame, with a diameter of 60 cm and a maximum height of 350 cm. It is intended for a living room, a dining room or a staircase, in dry indoor conditions (IP20).

Pendant or chandelier: what should this model be called?

A pendant often carries a single light point, a chandelier brings several together. Here, five smoked glass globes make up the whole: both words describe the same object, and the ball silhouette stands apart from shade pendants. If your room calls for a more understated format, compare with large pendants, which cover the same volumes with fewer light points.

Large living room, dining room or stairwell ceiling light: what are the differences?

The difference lies in the hanging height, not the fixture. In the centre of a living room, you lower it to light the space widely; above a table, you raise it out of sight; in a stairwell, you aim to fill the vertical void. The cable, adjustable up to 350 cm, allows all three settings. For a hallway or a narrow circulation area, a flush-mounted model works better: see a ceiling light for a hallway or staircase.

Which large ceiling light should you choose for a living room?

In a living room, the large ceiling light becomes the main source of light: five smoked glass globes diffuse a soft light that avoids glare. The 60 cm diameter suits a room where the pendant stays away from the walls, and the cable adjusts up to 350 cm.

Modern living room ceiling light: what effect does smoked glass give?

Smoked glass filters the light without extinguishing it: the five globes answer each other and light the room in touches, rather than in a single directed flow. Placed above a coffee table, it does not throw a direct glare into your eyes when you watch television. This is what sets this type of choosing a light for the home apart from a flat-diffusing ceiling light: the light comes down and spreads out.

Which bulb should you screw into a large ceiling light with an E27 socket?

The E27 socket is the most widespread: you are free to choose the colour temperature, generally around 2700 to 3000 K for a warm light in a living room. The maximum power is 40 W per socket. A visible filament bulb extends the effect of the globes, an opaque bulb gives a more uniform result. To complete the atmosphere without overloading the ceiling, a low point makes the difference: completing the living room light.

Which large ceiling light for a dining room?

Above a table, a large ceiling light must light the plates without dazzling the guests: a five-globe smoked glass model, 60 cm in diameter, spreads the light and lets the eye pass through. The cable, adjustable up to 350 cm, lets you raise it above the table.

At what height should the ceiling light hang above the table?

As a rule, allow between 75 and 85 cm between the tabletop and the bottom of the fixture, a little higher if the room is low or if you want to see over it. The principle: the pendant stays out of the line of sight of seated people. The 350 cm of available cable leaves room to spare, including under a high ceiling. For long table formats, also look at a pendant for the dining room.

Round or rectangular table: how should the five globes be positioned?

Over a round table, the centre is enough: the five globes spread in all directions. Over a long rectangular table, two aligned pendants or a linear version work better than a single globe. this smoked glass model, Ø60 targets tables of standard size, where its diameter covers the dining area without overhanging.

Can you install a ceiling light in a kitchen?

Yes, provided you place it in a dry area. This large ceiling light is rated IP20: it is protected against dust but not against water splashes. Keep it away from the sink and the hob, and reserve it for an island, a table or a dining corner.

Ceiling light above a kitchen island or table?

Avoid the area directly above the sink, the burners and the extractor hood: steam, grease and splashes attack the glass and the metal. Above an island or a dining corner, the air is calmer and the pendant finds its place. Check the clear height above the worktop, and leave the circulation free behind the stools.

What does IP20 mean for a kitchen light?

The IP rating describes resistance to dust and water, from lowest to highest. IP20 corresponds to use in dry indoor conditions: fingers and dust cannot get in, but there is no protection against water. A kitchen light exposed to steam needs a higher rating. If your room is damp, turn to the models intended for these areas in our full range of lights.

How do you recognise a designer ceiling light that does not go out of fashion?

A designer ceiling light relies on few materials and a clear shape: here, the smoked glass ball and the black metal frame, with no applied decoration. This type of model stays right when trends pass, because the silhouette counts more than the ornament.

Diamond ceiling light or smoked glass globes: what effect?

A diamond ceiling light plays on facets and reflections, a sparkling light that makes a strong mark on a room. Smoked glass globes give a calmer result: the light comes down, softened, without multiplying the glints. Both approaches are valid, they are not aimed at the same interior. To find the understated variants, see all the large ceiling lights.

Original large ceiling light: what sets it apart in a photo

A model is recognisable by the repetition of its motif: five identical globes aligned on a fine frame is a composition that reads clearly even in a small image format. Conversely, a busy fixture loses its coherence once installed. The sobriety of the glass and metal suits most contemporary interiors. To light a worktop alongside, lighting a large desk uses the same register of materials.

Industrial or modern large ceiling light: how do you decide?

The industrial style plays on raw metal, exposed cables and visible bulbs; the modern and contemporary style, like this model, prefers smooth volumes and smoked glass. The choice depends on the room: an already busy interior takes better to an understated pendant, a raw volume accepts an industrial large ceiling light.

Classic large ceiling light: how do you match it with a current interior?

A classic large ceiling light multiplies arms, drops and gilded finishes. In a contemporary interior, it becomes the focal point and calls for restraint everywhere else. Conversely, in a room with light walls and low furniture, a smoked glass pendant blends in without a fight. Look at the smoked glass large ceiling lights if you are after that discretion.

Which furniture should you pair with smoked glass and black metal?

Black and smoked glass go with light wood, concrete, brass and matte fabrics. They also hold up in already dark rooms, provided you keep reflective surfaces to bounce the light back. A black metal base extends the frame of the ceiling light, for example a large floor lamp placed in the opposite corner.

Large ceiling light 100 cm, 120 cm or 150 cm: which diameter for your room?

The diameter is chosen according to the width of the room and the distance between the ceiling light and the walls. This model measures 60 cm, which remains readable in a living room or above a table. Beyond that, a large ceiling light of 100, 120 or 150 cm calls for a wider room and a comfortable ceiling height, otherwise it overwhelms the space. The Grand Lustre collection has 9 models.

How do you measure the available space before ordering?

Measure the width of the room or the table, then mentally remove the surrounding areas: you want to keep a clear passage on each side. Also note the tall furniture, the doors and the wall lights. The cable available here goes up to 350 cm, which covers most ceilings, including in a stairwell.

Large ceiling light, 120 cm diameter: what ceiling height should you allow for?

A diameter of 120 cm requires a wide room and clear surroundings, otherwise the pendant dominates the volume and gets in the way of movement. You also need to check that the fixing point holds the load and that the ceiling light does not pass in front of an opening. This 60 cm model, a format that fits in a living room, above a table or in a staircase, is simpler to integrate.

How do you install and care for a large ceiling light?

Before drilling, switch off the power and check that the fixing point supports the pendant; a large ceiling light is fitted by two people, because of the bulk of the glass. For care, a soft cloth is enough on the smoked glass and on the metal, without abrasive products that would scratch the finish.

Ceiling fixing: what to check before drilling

The hanging point must take the weight of the frame and the glass, and be located at the centre of the area to be lit. Switch off the power at the breaker, check the strength of the support, then set the cable length before screwing in the five E27 bulbs within the 40 W limit. Have someone help you when lifting the fixture. For a fixed point, large ceiling lights require the same checks.

Cleaning a smoked glass ceiling light without taking it down

A soft, slightly damp cloth is enough on the globes as well as on the metal frame. Abrasive products and scouring pads scratch the finish; avoid them. For a thorough job, switch off the power before you start. Regular dusting keeps the glass looking uniform. In an office or a reading corner, desk lights are cleaned in the same way.

Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service. To see the model in detail, the Bollia five-globe pendant brings together the five globes, the Ø60 cm and the maximum height of 350 cm. Find the other formats in our selection of Designix lights.

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