Nordic pendant lights

Three clues are enough to recognise nordic pendant lights: a round or globe shade, a natural material and a warm light. In this selection, metal dominates, the E27 base appears on almost every model and all are rated IP20, so they are reserved for dry rooms in the home.

What are nordic pendant lights?

Nordic pendant lights are hanging fixtures with simple lines: round or globe shapes, wood and bamboo, black, white or beige tones. Here, most models are made of metal, with an E27 base, and give a warm white light between 2700 and 3500 K.

Minimalist nordic pendant light

The ENKEL 1 pendant light sums up this trend with a metal shade measuring 17 cm in diameter, no decoration, mounted on a cable adjustable up to 131 cm. It lights a desk corner or an entrance without drawing the eye, and its E27 bulb is dimmer-compatible.

Vintage nordic pendant light

The KELLO A pendant light combines metal, glass and wood around a 12 W G9 base. The glass lets the light through and gives the retro look, the wood warms it up. It works in a dining room or above a desk, with a cable up to 160 cm. To compare sizes and finishes, browse scandinavian pendant lights for the living room.

Which materials and shapes should you choose for nordic pendant lights?

Metal dominates the selection, often combined with wood, bamboo or glass. Woven bamboo filters the light and casts soft shadows, metal directs it downwards, fabric and linen diffuse it without glare. As for shapes, round and globe come first, oval remains rare.

Wooden nordic pendant light

Woven bamboo, the dome and the cluster of globes all work the light through the material. The natural bamboo pendant light, 50 cm diameter filters a warm white through a drum shade. The cluster of five openwork globes, cascading over 50 cm, plays the same tune by breaking up the source. The wood and bamboo pendant lights cover this ground.

Glass nordic pendant light

Glass lets the light through and keeps a light outline, which explains its presence in kitchens and dining rooms. On the KELLO A, it brings a retro effect that metal alone cannot give. See the designer glass pendant lights for this look. Remember the nuance: wood and bamboo warm the room, metal structures it, linen softens it.

White, black or beige nordic pendant light: which colour should you choose?

Black and beige appear most often here, white completes the palette. The colour of the shade is not only about style: a dark shade sends the light downwards, a light shade diffuses it more around itself.

White nordic pendant light

White and beige lighten a small space and blend into a pale ceiling. The white Seco three-light pendant, in metal and wood, lights a kitchen or living room without darkening the space. To widen your choice, look at the white metal versions.

Black and white nordic pendant light

Black structures a pale interior and supports white effortlessly. The ENKEL 3P pendant light spreads three metal light points over 30 cm, with an E27 base and a cable adjustable up to 160 cm. The black metal pendant lights extend this theme, and the black and white duo also appears in the two-tone models.

Which nordic pendant light for the living room, bedroom or kitchen?

The living room takes large diameters, up to 60 cm, alone or in a cluster. The dining room calls for a model centred above the table, often in woven bamboo or fabric. The kitchen prefers small formats, in metal or glass, easier to clean than a textile shade.

Kitchen nordic pendant light

Above a worktop, a small diameter fits anywhere and cleans with a quick wipe. The black Seco pendant, in wood and steel, can be installed as one or several aligned lights. Find these formats in the LED kitchen lighting range.

Scandinavian pendant light for the living room

The living room takes the grand gesture: a woven 60 cm dome above a coffee table, or a cascading cluster. For a bedroom, the cream linen lantern, 28 cm diameter softens the light without glare, complemented by the black pendant lights for the bedroom.

Which diameter and height for nordic pendant lights?

In this selection, diameters range from 17 cm for a small format to 60 cm for a drum shade or a woven dome, with a cable height adjustable up to 160 cm on several models. The size is chosen according to the floor area of the room and the furniture to be lit.

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

Allow around 75 to 85 cm between the tabletop and the bottom of the shade: guests do not see the source, and the table stays clear. On models with an adjustable cable, fit the light, set the length, then tighten. For a work area, a neutral white around 4000 K rests the eyes more than a warm white.

Which diameter for a dining table?

A shade whose diameter is about one third of the table length gives a good balance. On a narrow table, two or three small aligned models are better than one large volume. In this selection, the modern-style LED pendant lights offer several of these compact formats.

How do you install and care for nordic pendant lights?

All the pendant lights in this selection are rated IP20: they are installed in dry interiors, never in a bathroom or outdoors. Most work with an E27 bulb, the KELLO A pendant with a G9 base. A single protection rating therefore covers them all.

How do you change the bulb in an E27 or G9 pendant light?

Switch off the power at the circuit breaker before any work, then let the bulb cool down. On an E27 base, screw in until contact without forcing. On a G9 base, the bulb clicks into place on two pins, with no screwing. Check the maximum wattage indicated before refitting the shade.

How do you care for bamboo, linen and metal?

Bamboo and linen are dusted dry, with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner on a gentle setting. Metal just needs a soft cloth, no abrasive. For models with a metal shade, see the nordic industrial style and its matt finishes.

How do you match a nordic pendant light with the rest of the room?

Layer the light points rather than betting everything on the ceiling: one large central model, one or two lower formats around it. This hierarchy avoids glare and leaves useful areas of shadow. Some of the models in the selection are dimmer-compatible.

Nordic pendant light and bedside pendant light: which duo?

In a bedroom, the central pendant gives the general light and the small bedside pendant takes over for reading. Choose the same material or the same colour so the whole holds together. The small bedside pendant lights go on each side of the bed, at hand height. You will find all the lights for the home to complete the room.

Can you install a dimmer on a nordic pendant light?

Yes on some models, provided you fit a dimmable bulb compatible with the chosen dimmer. It is useful in a living room that doubles as an office by day and a relaxation corner in the evening. Spot these references among the dimmer-compatible models.

How do you choose your nordic pendant light before ordering?

Go through the checklist in order: the room to be lit, then the diameter, then the available cable height, then the base and wattage, the light temperature, the colour and finally dimmer compatibility.

• Dry room only, IP20 across the whole selection.
• Diameter suited to the furniture, not just the room size.
• Height adjustable up to 160 cm on several models.
• E27 base most common, G9 on the KELLO A.
• Warm white 2700 to 3500 K for the living room, neutral white for working.
• Dimmer possible on some references.

Reassurance and moving to the order

Payment is secure, delivery is tracked, returns are possible and the Designix customer service remains reachable if you are unsure about a diameter or a base. The 2-year warranty covers the whole selection. Two models sum up the spirit of the collection: the Maze bamboo pendant light, 60 cm diameter, with adjustable height, and the Cocoon Danish pendant light. To compose a complete room, explore our range of lights before confirming your basket.

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