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What type of pendant light, and at what height should it be hung?

The adjustable height determines a model's versatility. Browse our designer pendant lights to compare maximum heights before ordering.

Pendant lights for a high ceiling

A ceiling above 3 metres calls for an adjustable drop of up to around 3 m. The gold Radiance in aluminium suits this type of configuration. For a strong sculptural effect, the crystal spiral pendant catches the eye whatever the hanging height. All adjustable models feature in the designer pendant collection.

Which light should you choose for an original living room?

For an original living room light, dare a sculptural gold pendant, a contemporary chandelier in metal and glass, or a graphic wall light. Combine a strong central light with accent points: oval or ball shapes assert the character of the room where a mainstream Leroy Merlin or Ikea light would not venture. Our designer pieces pair bold shapes with refined finishes. The black versions offer the most contrasting alternative to the gold finish.

Which lighting should you choose for the WC and toilet?

In a standard, dry WC, an IP20 light is enough. A compact wall light or a small ceiling light, in warm light, dresses the space without cluttering it.

Which light for an original WC?

Our wall lights come in compact formats in metal, glass or fabric. The Xina (400 mm, bronze and amber glass, E27 socket) provides soft light. The Fara (13.5 x 12.5 cm, black or gold metal, dimmable, G9 socket) suits a very small space. For the adjoining hallway, hallway lights follow the same compact-format logic.

Do you need an IP rating for the toilet?

A dry WC is a dry zone: IP20 is enough, and it covers almost the entire collection. IP44 is required where there are water splashes (a nearby basin), IP65 for the bathroom. For a pendant above a table or a hallway wall light, IP20 remains the standard reference.

Can you make a pendant light yourself?

Making a pendant light is possible with a cable kit, an E27 socket and a lampshade, provided you know the basics of electricity. For a neat, durable result, a ready-to-hang pendant is often more reliable. The Erel pendant in natural rattan illustrates what DIY tries to reproduce: even finish, adjustable cable included, standard E27 socket. Discover our ready-to-hang pendants in rattan, metal and glass to compare the available finishes.

Which light for the dining room?

Above a table, a central pendant or a row of light points creates a friendly atmosphere. Hang it around 60 to 75 cm above the tabletop and choose a warm light for meals.

At what height should you hang a pendant above the dining table?

Around 60 to 75 cm between the bottom of the light and the tabletop prevents glare while concentrating light on the plates. The gold Dallas (H min 37.5 cm / H max 137 cm) or the gold Erich (H min 45 cm / H max 149 cm) allow precise adjustment without any work.

Which style of pendant for the dining room?

A modern gold or silver model, in metal and glass, matches most interiors. The Dallas (Ø 67 cm, G9 socket) covers a table for six to eight. For a brighter look, the Puntes (Ø 68 cm, metal and crystal, E14 socket, 40 W) is an alternative. All dining room lights are gathered in the dedicated collection.

How do you read a light's technical specifications?

Three markers guide the purchase: the socket, the light temperature and the IP rating. The socket determines the compatible bulb; the temperature, the atmosphere created; the IP rating, the room where the light can be installed safely.

Which socket and which bulb should you choose?

The E27 socket equips the main pendants. E14 suits chandeliers and multi-point wall lights. G9 (compact pin) is used for designer chandeliers, and GU10 for directional spotlights. Integrated LED modules are non-replaceable but low-consumption: find the models under low-consumption LED lighting in the dedicated collection.

Warm white or cool white?

Warm white (around 2,700 to 3,500 K) suits the living room, bedroom and dining room. Neutral white (around 3,500 to 4,500 K) suits the kitchen and office. Cool white (above 4,500 K) is for workshops. Metal structures direct the light; glass diffusers spread it: at the same temperature, the result differs depending on the material.

Why buy your lights from Designix?

Designix brings together pendants, chandeliers and wall lights for the whole home, with secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and a dedicated customer service, from our online lighting shop.

Where can you find a lighting shop in Lyon?

Designix is an online lighting site accessible anywhere in France, a practical alternative to lighting shops in Lyon and general retailers. Whether you are looking for a lighting clearance sale in Lyon or an exceptional piece, the catalogue covers both ranges. Tracked delivery and returns remove the need to travel to a shop. For more affordable models, the entry-level selection offers refined finishes.

Our guarantees and customer service

The warranty covers two years on most of the selection and five years on 30% of the models. Payment is secure on every order. Designix customer service answers questions on dimensions, sockets and lead times. Start by browsing the entire lighting collection, then refine by room, style or finish.

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Which light should you choose for the kitchen?

For a kitchen light, start with an aluminium ceiling light fixed above the worktop, then add a linear light point if the room is long. The Noktura ceiling light, in black aluminium, 8.2 cm in diameter and 12 W, blends into the ceiling while lighting generously. Its white version, Cylora, suits light ceilings. Both models remain IP20, a rating suited to a dry room.

On an L-shaped worktop, the Evaluna LED spotlight in white aluminium (24 W, 32.1 cm) lights a right angle without multiplying the drill holes. A short pendant above an island concentrates the light where you cook, with an E14 socket for models with a cylindrical shade.

Compare the formats in our kitchen lighting collection, then refine by family in our pendants.

Which light for the bathroom?

In the bathroom, the IP rating dictates the choice before style does: allow a minimum of IP44 above a basin. The Miska IP44 ceiling light pairs an opal glass globe with a black mount: 11.5 cm in diameter, 25 cm in height, E27 socket, 15 W, and it accepts a dimmer. Opal glass diffuses a soft light, with no reflection in the mirror.

Near the mirror, a compact wall light illuminates the face without casting shadows. A 10 cm wide format is enough in a small bathroom, and a warm white light, around 2700 to 3500 K, remains the most comfortable on waking and in the evening.

For wetter spaces or an exposed entrance, check the IP65 mention on the model's data sheet. Our bathroom lighting collection gathers the watertight models, and our wall lights the compact wall formats.

Which light should you install in a bedroom?

In a bedroom, combine a discreet central light with two accent lights, one on each side of the bed. The Volta ceiling light, in opal glass under a black metal cage (11.5 cm in diameter, 25 cm in height, E27 socket), diffuses without glare and accepts a dimmer to lower the intensity before sleeping.

On the walls, the Harmonie Nordique wall light mixes metal, wood and fabric over 13 cm and takes an E27 socket: it lets you read on one side without waking the other. A warm white, around 2700 to 3500 K, is better than a cool white, which is more stimulating at the end of the day.

A large bedroom also accommodates a Fluvia pendant in gold metal, provided it is kept above a passage area rather than above the bed. Our bedroom lighting collection brings together ceiling lights, pendants and wall lights designed for the room.

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