Nordic lighting

A nordic lighting fixture is recognisable by its simple shapes and neutral tones, and this selection brings together mostly black metal, paired with wood, bamboo or light fabric. Pendant lights, wall lights and floor lamps cover the living room, bedroom, dining room and office, with warm white light in most cases.

What is a nordic lighting fixture?

A nordic lighting fixture favours simple shapes, rounded or tubular lines and neutral tones. In this selection, metal dominates by far, often paired with wood, bamboo or beige and white fabric. It includes pendant lights, wall lights and floor lamps designed for soft, readable light.

Nordic pendant lights, wall lights and floor lamps

Three families cover almost every need. The pendant light attaches to the ceiling and lights a specific area, often above a table or a worktop. The wall light frees up the floor and sits at reading height or along a hallway. The floor lamp stays mobile: you move it from an armchair to a sofa without drilling. Rounded shapes come first, followed by tubes and spheres, which explains the visual consistency when you mix several pieces in the same room.

Materials and colours: black metal, wood, bamboo and light fabric

Metal comes first, ahead of wood and bamboo, then fabric. Black is the most represented colour, followed by beige and white, with a few gold pieces. This neutral base explains why a dark fixture works as well on a white wall as on a light wallpaper. Fabric, for its part, softens the light and limits reflections on a screen. To broaden your search, browse the lighting collection, the fabric lights or the black wood lights.

Which nordic lighting fixture for each room?

The living room accounts for most of the selection, ahead of the bedroom, dining room, office and kitchen. In a living space, a pendant light illuminates the table or the centre of the room, a wall light accompanies a hallway or a reading corner, and a floor lamp sits near an armchair.

How to light a living room or bedroom in nordic style?

In a living room, plan for two sources: a pendant light above the coffee table or dining table, then a secondary light at seat height, floor lamp or wall light. The wood and fabric floor lamp Élégance Scandinave measures 164 cm high and 40 cm wide, with an E27 socket: it lights without taking up the centre of the room. In a bedroom, the wall light replaces the bedside lamp and frees up the nightstand. Also look at the LED living room lights and the modern living room lights. As for origin, our lights are designed in Northern Europe and assembled in Europe, with wood, linen, brass and glass from European suppliers.

Dining room, kitchen and office: pendant or wall light?

Above a table, the pendant light remains the most readable solution, especially in a three-point version that spreads the light over the whole length of the tabletop. The three-point black metal pendant light is 30 cm in diameter and extends up to 160 cm of cable. In the kitchen, a pendant light above the island and an adjustable wall light near the chopping area work together. In the office, an adjustable wall light avoids the shadow of your hand on the keyboard. See the dining room pendant lights and the kitchen lights.

Which light for a Scandinavian interior: warm white or cool white?

The selection mostly offers warm white between 2700 and 3500 K, which gives a soft light for the living room and bedroom, and cool white between 4500 and 6500 K, sharper, suited to the office and worktops. Neutral white remains in the minority. It is better to keep the same temperature in the same room.

Which colour temperature for the living room and bedroom?

Below 3500 K, the light leans towards amber: faces are flattered and natural materials stand out. This is the setting to favour in the evening in a living room or bedroom. Some models accept several temperatures on the same reference, which lets you switch between a warm and a neutral rendering depending on the time. Part of the selection also accepts a dimmer, useful for lowering the intensity without changing the bulb. See the beige tones for a soft interior.

When to prefer cool white in the office or kitchen?

Above 4500 K, the light becomes whiter and contrasts increase: handy for reading a recipe, chopping vegetables or working on documents. In the kitchen as in the office, the ideal remains a cool source on the worktop and a warm source for the general atmosphere. Avoid mixing the two temperatures on the same wall, the difference is immediately visible. The adjustable wall light covers both ranges.

At what height and what diameter should you choose a nordic pendant light?

On the pendant lights in this collection, diameters range from 17 cm for a compact model to 80 cm for a large format, and the height is adjusted by cable, up to 160 cm on several references. Above a table, the pendant light is placed to illuminate the tabletop without dazzling the people seated.

What height for a pendant light above a table?

The simple method: sit down, then lower the fixture until the bulb leaves your field of vision. In general, the shade sits between 60 and 80 cm above the tabletop for a dining table, and higher, around 80 to 90 cm, above a kitchen island where you stand. A large diameter requires more clearance than a small one. The pendant lights in the collection are adjusted by cable: first set the height, then cut or block the surplus cable.

What diameter of pendant light for a living room or dining room?

A diameter of 17 to 30 cm suits a small table, a reading corner or a bedroom. Between 40 and 60 cm, you light a table for six people. Beyond that, up to 80 cm, the room becomes the subject: you need ceiling height and a wide table. For a long table, prefer two or three light points rather than a single large format. The Cocoon Danish pendant light comes in 30, 40, 50, 60 and 80 cm. Find the other formats in the nordic pendant lights.

Which socket and which bulb for a nordic lighting fixture?

Most of the pendant lights, wall lights and floor lamps in the collection use an E27 socket. Then come G9 on slim models, GU10 on adjustable wall lights, E14 on small decorative wall lights, and integrated LED modules. The wattages recorded range from 6 to 40 W depending on the model.

E27, G9, GU10 or E14: which socket for which room?

The E27 accepts the most common bulbs, including dimmable models: it is the simplest choice for a living room pendant light. The G9 slips into slim volumes, where a screw bulb would be too wide. The GU10 equips adjustable wall lights, whose beam you turn towards a wall or a worktop. The E14 remains reserved for small decorative globes. The glass and wood ball wall light works with E27 and measures 16 cm by 14 cm.

Integrated LED or replaceable bulb?

An integrated LED module cannot be replaced: the announced lifespan is that of the fixture, and the light output remains even, with no visible hot spot. A screw bulb is changed in seconds and lets you change the colour temperature or wattage later. For a wall light fixed high up or in a hallway, the integrated module saves you climbing on a stepladder. For a pendant light above a table, the E27 socket leaves more freedom.

How to match modern lights and Scandinavian decor?

Black dominates the selection, complemented by beige, white and gold. For a nordic atmosphere, pair a dark fixture with light walls and natural materials such as wood, bamboo or fabric. Gold or glass pieces are reserved for a focal point.

Chic lights or original lights: where to place the statement piece?

One striking piece per room is enough: a brass and marble wall light near a mirror, a glass globe at the end of a hallway, a large diameter pendant light above a table. The rest of the lighting should fade away. The unique design pieces and the luxury lights are therefore placed high up or in the line of sight, where they are seen without being touched. The glass ball wall light works in a hallway or on a staircase.

Black or beige base: which colour to choose depending on the room?

Black structures: it draws a clean line on a white or beige wall and suits large volumes. Beige and white blend into the decor and suit small rooms or low ceilings, where a strong contrast would cramp the space. Gold warms up an already light interior and works well on wood. A simple rule: pick up the dominant colour of the room for the main fixture, and reserve the opposite shade for the secondary piece. See the modern living room lights. As for origin, our lights are designed in Northern Europe and assembled in Europe, with wood, linen, brass and glass from European suppliers.

How to install and maintain a nordic lighting fixture?

Almost all the lights in the collection are IP20, so intended for dry rooms such as the living room, bedroom, dining room, office or hallway. IP65 concerns models exposed to water splashes or placed outdoors. The warranty is two years on the whole selection.

Bathroom or outdoor: when to choose IP65?

The IP rating indicates resistance to dust and water. In IP20, the fixture withstands dust but not splashes: avoid above a sink or a bathtub. As soon as there are splashes, aim for IP65. The IP65 outdoor wall light is designed for damp rooms and facades, with light at 2700 to 3500 K or 4500 to 6500 K. For a bathroom, also look at the bathroom wall lights and, for small rooms, the toilet lights.

How to clean a fabric shade or a metal wall light?

Switch off the circuit before any work. On metal, a soft slightly damp cloth is enough, without abrasive products that would scratch the black or gold finish. On fabric and linen, use a duster or the vacuum cleaner on a gentle setting: water leaves rings. Once a year, check that the cables of the pendant lights are tight and the condition of the connectors. If the fixture is equipped with a dimmer, a slight buzzing at minimum intensity is common and harmless.

Where to find a lighting store in Lyon and how to buy online?

The collection is ordered online, with secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service. Whether you are looking for a lighting store in Lyon, a lighting clearance address in Lyon or simply a site to compare shapes and sockets, everything can be viewed and confirmed remotely.

How to order a nordic lighting fixture from Lyon or elsewhere in France?

The product pages give the dimensions, the socket, the light temperature and the protection rating: enough to check that a pendant light fits well above your table before ordering. From Lyon, as anywhere in France, the order is placed online and delivery is tracked. If you hesitate between two diameters, give the length of the tabletop and the ceiling height to customer service: the answer is built from real dimensions, not an estimate. The floor lights and the living room floor lamps are chosen on the same criteria.

Payment, delivery and returns: what is included

Payment is secure, delivery is tracked and returns are possible. The warranty covers the whole selection for two years, whatever the material. To compare more widely, browse all Designix lights or the other available colours.

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