Outdoor pendant light

Plan for one outdoor hanging light per living area, positioned about 70 to 80 cm above a patio table top, and choose the IP rating according to the actual exposure of the fixing point. An outdoor hanging light shines low and close to faces, which makes a patio readable in the evening without turning on a ceiling floodlight.

What kind of light does an outdoor hanging light give on a patio in the evening?

An outdoor hanging light spreads a low, enveloping light at table height, rather than broad lighting from above. Most models in the collection take a warm white bulb of 2700 to 3500 K, which gives a warm, readable patio without glare, with a dimmer available on part of the selection.

Rechargeable or solar outdoor hanging light, what light for the evening?

On the Ovia solar hanging light, the LED is integrated and gives the same warm white of 2700 to 3500 K, with a dimmer. No battery life is stated in the product data: the lighting duration depends on the sunlight received during the day and on the location. For a sheltered, wired patio, the Kuul F hanging light in metal and glass takes a G9 bulb and adjusts up to 130 cm high, which brings the light closer to the table. Globe shapes spread light widely around them and avoid a hot spot in the line of sight.

Bohemian outdoor hanging light, what effect in the evening?

Woven shades filter the bulb and cast a web of soft shadows on the table and the wall. That is what sets a Bellorin fibre hanging light apart from a glass model, which sends light downwards without softening it. Plan one lamp per table rather than several small ones: halos overlap badly. To widen your search, browse all our hanging lights and compare materials at eye level.

Which waterproof outdoor hanging light should you choose for your exposure?

The IP rating indicates resistance to water and dust. IP44 suits a sheltered patio or one under an awning, IP54 a semi-sheltered area, IP65 a facade exposed to direct rain. Most hanging lights in the collection are IP44, a few go up to IP65.

Waterproof outdoor hanging light under an awning

A fixing point that stays dry in the rain is fine with IP44. The Bellorin hanging light, in woven beige fibres, is rated IP54 with an E27 socket: it takes the bulb of your choice and holds up on a semi-sheltered patio. Above all, check what comes up from the ground, since splashes on the patio are more frequent than vertical rain.

Outdoor hanging light exposed to direct rain

Facing a wind-driven facade, go for IP65. The Nell hanging light, in graphite, combines an E27 socket with protection against water jets, at 68 cm high and 56 cm wide. Graphite holds up better over time than white on an exposed wall, and metal hanging lights wipe clean with a cloth without harming the finish. An IP43 model such as Trom remains reserved for a covered location.

Solar or off-grid outdoor hanging light: how does it work?

The solar hanging light works without an electrical connection: its integrated LED gives a warm white of 2700 to 3500 K and it is dimmable. It is the solution for a pergola, a garden corner or under a branch, where running a cable would be complicated. It is rated IP44, so for a location sheltered from direct jets.

Solar outdoor hanging light

The Ovia comes as a black sphere 42 cm in diameter and 45 cm high, in metal and plastic. It sits where it catches the daylight and switches on in the evening, with no conduit or wall switch. The dimmer lets you lower the intensity when the patio switches to meal mode. No separate panel is mentioned in the product data, so there is nothing to fix to the wall.

Off-grid outdoor hanging light for a pergola or a tree

Hooked to a branch or to the arch of a pergola, the same hanging light replaces a fixed outdoor string light and gives a clear point of light rather than a string of bulbs. Provide a solid hook and a height that keeps the fixture away from heads. For the other wired models, compare the LED versions and the most affordable models before deciding.

Bohemian outdoor hanging light in wicker, straw or rattan: how to match it?

Woven materials give the bohemian spirit: woven beige fibres for Bellorin in IP54, woven white and green cord for Novtoressa in IP44, beige rattan for Zentorina in IP54. These models match raw wood, linen and pottery, and take an E27 bulb or an integrated LED depending on the model.

Rattan outdoor hanging light

Zentorina is in beige rattan with an integrated LED, 33 cm high and 35 cm wide: nothing to buy, nothing to match. Woven domes like a light wall and teak or acacia furniture. Avoid placing them above a barbecue, as smoke greys the fibres. Glass and its reflections are the other route to lighting a patio, more understated and easier to wipe.

Bohemian outdoor hanging light with wood and linen

A linen tablecloth, matte pottery and a woven cord hanging light are enough to hold the look, without multiplying materials. Novtoressa combines cord and fabric in white and green, a match that works with ecru canvas armchairs. Keep white hanging lights for light-coloured facades, as they blend into the wall instead of contrasting with it.

XXL hanging light for a high ceiling or staircase: what height and what size?

On a high ceiling or in a stairwell, you first choose the height of the body and the length of the drop. Indura BIG 6 measures 94 cm high and 35 cm wide, Trom 79 cm, Lorvesella 103 cm, and the Suguri models adjust from 52 to 142 cm: enough to bring the light to eye level.

XXL hanging light for a high ceiling

A large volume swallows small fixtures. Indura BIG 6, with its 94 cm height and E27 socket, holds a height of 4 to 5 m without looking lost. Matte black carries visual weight and structures the space. For a lighter effect, look among the pieces with crafted designs for a multi-globe model that fills the width.

Staircase hanging light, how to bring the light down?

In a stairwell, the drop should place the fixture between two levels, in the field of view of the person going up, without them bumping into it. The Suguri A and C adjust from 52 to 142 cm, which leaves room to fine-tune after installation. Modern lines in metal and glass read well in a vertical volume.

Which socket and which bulb for an outdoor hanging light fixture?

Most models in the collection have an E27 socket, with wattages observed up to 42 W depending on the model; the more compact formats use G9, at 6 to 12 W, and some models have an integrated LED. A dimmer is possible on part of the selection only.

E27 or G9 socket, how to decide

E27 takes large bulbs, including decorative filament models, and leaves the choice of colour temperature. It is found on Trom, Nell, Indura BIG 6, Bellorin, Novtoressa and Lorvesella. G9 fits in small volumes and double shades, such as Binalux and Radiora. An outdoor bulb must stay within the maximum wattage indicated by the fixture.

Integrated LED, the case of models without a bulb

On Zentorina and the Ovia solar, the source is sealed in: nothing to buy, nothing to change, but no room for customisation. It is the choice to make when you do not want to think about the bulb. Hanging light fixtures for the home also mix the three socket families.

Can an outdoor hanging light fixture also light a living room or a kitchen?

Yes: most of these hanging lights are also specified for the living room, kitchen, dining room and bedroom. Their IP44 rating or higher makes them tolerant of humidity, and their shapes, globe, tube or cylindrical shade, move easily from a patio to a kitchen island.

Living room hanging light fixture

Luoti, in metal and glass, comes in black, white, blue and pink and adjusts up to 100 cm: it moves from a covered patio to a living room without changing style. The IP44 rating remains an asset near a picture window, where the air is humid. For a large room, look instead at a living room hanging light of good width.

Kitchen hanging light, what size above a worktop?

Above an island, a compact format fits better in the field of view: Radiora is 25 cm high and 14 cm wide, Binalux 25 cm by 34 cm in two lights. To cover a long table, Terram extends over 90 cm with three opal globes and a G9 socket. Think about the kitchen hanging light above the island before fixing the final height.

Original hanging light fixture: which shapes and styles break from the classic?

What breaks from the classic comes down to shape and style: a globe in glass and metal, a tube in ribbed glass, a conical shade in woven fibres, or Japanese-inspired silhouettes with multiple globes. The styles range from retro to minimalist by way of bohemian, with black, white, gold or beige finishes.

Original hanging light fixture

Elivesessa combines a metal half-sphere and glass, at 96 cm high, in white, gold or silver. Lorvesella plays the ribbed glass tube over 103 cm, with reflections that change with the hour. These pieces stand out in small formats as well as large. To go further, compare the bedroom models and their more discreet silhouettes.

Designer bedroom hanging light, which model to dare?

In a bedroom, a low, graphic hanging light replaces the bedside lamp without cluttering the tables. A 15 cm globe such as Kuul F, adjustable up to 130 cm, sits on each side of the bed. The Japanese spirit of the Suguri plays the same card on a larger scale, best reserved for rooms with good height. Once the model is chosen, see how to hang above the table for the installation height.

How to choose without getting it wrong and get it delivered

Three checks before confirming: the IP rating matching the actual exposure of the fixing point, the socket compatible with the bulbs you already have, and the adjustable or fixed height depending on the room. An IP44 model with an E27 socket covers most uses, from a sheltered patio to a humid room.

The product pages of the Designix lighting catalogue give the dimensions, material and socket of each reference, so you can compare before ordering. Before choosing the bulb, check the maximum wattage indicated on the fixture's page and the drop length according to your ceiling height. If the fixing point is a wall rather than a ceiling, also see our outdoor wall lights.

For a first purchase, start with the room: the full selection filters by use, and hanging light fixtures remain the simplest entry point to this type of outdoor light.