Linear suspension

Start by measuring the usable length, from 110 to 150 cm depending on the model, then the drop height: a linear pendant light illuminates a long area, not a single point. It is mounted above an island, a table or a stairwell, with adjustable cables that drop down to 170 cm across several bars.

What is a linear pendant light and what light does it give?

A linear pendant light is a horizontal fixture, bar, rail, tube or box, suspended by cables or rods, that lights along its length rather than in a circle. In this selection, the light is warm white from 2700 to 3500 K on almost every model, sometimes also neutral white from 3500 to 4500 K.

Warm white 2700-3500 K or neutral white 3500-4500 K: which to choose?

Warm white 2700-3500 K gives a light close to halogen, comfortable over a dining table, in a living room or a bedroom in the evening. Neutral white 3500-4500 K is closer to daylight and helps above a worktop or a desk where you read and cut. All the bars offer warm white, only some add neutral white.

An E27 socket lets you correct the shade after purchase, simply by changing the bulb, which an integrated LED block does not.

Which rooms to light with a pendant light?

Kitchen, dining room, living room and staircase appear on every model in the selection; the office on only some. A long room takes a 150 cm bar, a hallway or a small office is fine with 110 to 120 cm. To place each family, browse our entire lighting universe. There you will also find all our pendant lights, from single-block bars to models with shades.

Which linear pendant light to choose for a kitchen?

For a kitchen, a linear pendant light is placed above the island or the worktop and lights along its length. The models range from 110 to 150 cm, with adjustable cables: a 114 cm black bar, five E27 sockets or four LED discs suit a narrow island.

Kitchen island pendant light: which length to choose?

Aim for a bar shorter than the unit it hangs over. On a narrow island, 110 to 120 cm is enough; on a wide worktop, a 150 cm bar covers the length better, usually with about 60 cm of clearance on each side. The 114 cm Tivola, with its ceiling box and black bar, sits above your movements, and the Quella with five E27 sockets lets you choose the bulb for each point.

Where to find Italian design style in this selection?

Fine lines, tube and brushed steel give its spirit. The 150 cm Acciaio in brushed steel lights along the whole length, and the two-rod version plays the same card more discreetly. To compare, open kitchen pendant lights; dark finishes are gathered in modern kitchen pendant lights.

If you are looking for the best balance between length and budget, start with the most affordable models in the selection.

Living room pendant light: which model above a table?

In a living room, the linear pendant light lights the table or takes over as general lighting without filling the space. The finishes offered here are black, silver, grey, beige and smoked glass, in metal, brushed steel, fabric or cork, and most models accept a dimmer.

Which finish for a modern living room pendant light?

Black dominates the selection and matches a contemporary interior, while silver goes better with light rooms. A smoked glass model brings transparency without weighing down a low ceiling, as with the glass pendant lights. Matte black stands out more: see the black versions.

Original pendant light: which shapes stand out?

The tube shape covers most of the selection; a few pieces stand out, such as the Drovia with its five smoked glass drops on a black bar, or the Champelux with a motion sensor that switches on as you pass. The 150 cm Acciaio pendant light in brushed steel remains the longest in the living room. These pieces are worth a look in more design-led pieces.

Which design pendant light for a bedroom or a staircase?

In a bedroom, a fine bar lights without weighing above a bed or a desk; in a staircase, a pendant light with long cables highlights the stairwell and the height. The three-shade cork model, the two-rod version and the motion sensor version suit these spaces.

Which linear pendant light for each room

Room	Lengths in the selection	Models to look at	Socket
Kitchen and island	110 to 150 cm	Tivola 114 cm with box, Quella five sockets, Lorissa four discs	LED or E27
Dining room	110 to 150 cm	Acciaio 150 cm, Drovia 110 cm, Corkia 140 cm	LED or E27
Living room	114 to 150 cm	Acciaio, Trivella, Gladio	LED or E27
Office and bedroom	117 to 170 cm	Ledara, Silvino, Liné'Acier	LED
Staircase	120 to 170 cm	Champelux 120 cm, Trivella 167 cm, Gladio	LED or E27

Bedroom pendant light: which format above a bed?

Above a bed, a 110 to 120 cm bar stays discreet, and a model with short rods avoids hanging too low. The Corkia in cork and black bar warms a light bedroom over 140 cm. For a desk, bars from 117 to 123 cm sit close to the wall, among the bedroom pendant lights.

How to light a staircase with a long bar?

In a stairwell, the bar is set high and lights the opening without getting in the way. The cables go up to 167 cm on the Trivella and 170 cm on the Gladio and the Liné'Acier. This concerns an indoor staircase only, as the selection is IP20. Compare the lengths in the linear bar pendant lights.

XXL pendant light for a high ceiling: how to adjust it?

The height is adjusted with the cables or rods: up to 140 cm on the five-socket model, up to 167 cm on the three-shade version and 170 cm on several cable bars. Lengths range from 110 to 150 cm, to be chosen according to the width of the table or the stairwell.

How far down does a linear pendant light hang?

The adjustment depends on the ceiling and the use. Under a ceiling of three metres and more, a model with a 167 or 170 cm drop places the bar low, at eye level. Under a standard ceiling, the 117 to 123 cm versions are enough. Always adjust the cables before switching on, then lock them.

Do you need a ceiling box on a high ceiling?

The box dresses the fixing point when the cables are long and visible. The Tivola, with its 114 cm bar and its box, and the Lorissa with four LED discs at 122 cm show two ways of handling it. On a very high ceiling, a great length fills the space. Other options are gathered in models with a ceiling box, and the whole range in our lighting catalogue.

Can a linear pendant light be installed in a bathroom or outdoors?

The whole selection is IP20, a protection reserved for dry interiors. For a bathroom, you need at least an IP44 rating in areas close to water; for outdoors, a light designed for damp conditions. These models are therefore not suitable for those rooms.

What does IP20 mean on a pendant light?

The IP rating describes resistance to dust and water. An IP20 protects against solid objects over 12.5 mm and provides no protection against splashes. A kitchen, living room, bedroom or dry staircase is therefore suitable, a damp room is not.

Outdoor pendant light: which protection to aim for?

Outside, you need a light designed for damp and temperature variations, with a high rating and treated materials. No model in this selection falls into that category. To equip a living space, stay indoors, for example with the metal pendant lights or something to light a living room.

Integrated LED or E27 sockets: which socket to choose?

Integrated LED gives a continuous line, with no visible bulb, and is dimmable on most models; E27 sockets let you choose and replace the bulb. This selection offers both: bars with five E27 sockets and LED blocks from 16.8 to 37 W. The LED bars, gathered in our LED pendant lights, keep a continuous line.

Socket, power and dimmer by model

Model	Socket	Stated power	Temperature	Dimmer	Material and colour
Quella	E27, five sockets	5 x 40 W	2700-4500 K	no	Black metal
Trivella	E27, three lamps	40 W	2700-3500 K	no	Fabric and metal, black and grey
Corkia	E27, three lamps	40 W	2700-3500 K	no	Metal, cork and black
Lorissa	LED	4 x 10 W	2700-3500 K	yes	Plastic and metal, silver
Ledara	LED	37 W	2700-3500 K	yes	Plastic and metal, silver
Gladio	LED	16.8 W	2700-3500 K	yes	Metal and plastic, black

How many light points for a large table?

A rail with several points avoids dark areas on a large table. The models with five sockets and four LED discs spread the light along the length, where a single block creates more contrast. For other layouts, see what goes above the dining table.

Is an LED pendant light dimmable?

Most models in the selection accept a dimmer, including the Ledara, the Lorissa, the Champelux, the Silvino, the Gladio and the Liné'Acier. Models with E27 sockets are not dimmable as standard: dimming then depends on the bulb chosen. Check compatibility before installing a wall dimmer.

At what height and how do you install a linear pendant light?

The bottom of the light is placed above the eye level of seated people, high enough not to hinder conversation and low enough to light the table surface. Adjustment is done with the cables or rods, to be set and locked before switching on.

At what height should a pendant light hang above a dining table?

In practice, the light is lowered to 75 or 85 cm above the tabletop, which keeps the view clear between guests and concentrates the light on the table. A model with a 167 or 170 cm drop allows a wide adjustment under a high ceiling, the 117 or 123 cm versions suit standard ceilings.

How to care for metal, brushed steel and glass?

A soft, dry cloth is enough on metal and brushed steel finishes; follow the brushing direction to avoid scratches. Smoked glass is cleaned with a slightly damp microfibre cloth, without abrasive products. Cut the power before any work. The warranty is two years on the whole selection.

At Designix, payment is secure, delivery is tracked, returns are provided for and customer service answers installation questions. To start with the right length: a 150 cm bar covers a large island, a 110 cm model suits an office or a small living room. Then compare in modern living room pendant lights, and check the socket, LED or E27, before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

Which pendant light for a kitchen?

Above an island or a worktop, a 110 to 150 cm bar lights the whole length. Models with five E27 sockets, four LED discs or a black ceiling box sit above the worktop without getting in the way, and remain IP20, so for dry interiors.

How to light a staircase with a linear pendant light?

In a stairwell, the pendant light is set high and lights the opening without getting in the way. Models with long cables, up to 167 or 170 cm, and bars from 114 to 150 cm fill the height. They are IP20: to be reserved for an indoor staircase.

Can you install a bathroom pendant light when you need an IP44?

No: all the lights in this selection are IP20, designed for dry interiors. A bathroom requires at least an IP44 near water points and an IP65 in the shower area. For these damp rooms, you must therefore choose a model other than these.

Is there a linear pendant light in wood or rattan?

This selection does not include a wood or rattan pendant light: the materials are metal, brushed steel, aluminium, plastic, fabric, smoked glass and cork. The model with three cylindrical cork shades is the most natural finish of the lot.

Italian design pendant light: which look for the kitchen?

The Italian design style is recognisable here by its fine lines: tube bars, brushed steel, discreet cables, square or round shapes. The two-rod version in brushed steel, the crackled bar and the model with five black sockets give its spirit without overloading the room.

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