Outdoor pendant lights for patios

Count on one pendant above the table, hung low, then a two or three globe model if the table is long. The selection brings together metal and glass pendants, shaped as a ball, a ring or several globes, mostly rated IP44 and fitted with a G9 or E27 socket.

Which outdoor pendant should you choose for a patio or balcony?

It is the light placed low, at eye level when seated, that changes a patio in the evening. Almost all the patio pendant lights in the selection are rated IP44, in metal and glass, and take a G9 socket at 12 W or an E27 at 15 W. The cable adjusts up to 130, 135, 148, 150 or 160 cm depending on the model, and dimming stays possible on nearly every reference. The Isuulla A pendant with a central ring combines a 30 cm ring and a central stem, while the Luoti pendant, ball and tube sets a 15 cm globe on a slim tube.

Outdoor pendants for a wooden patio

On decking, pale finishes and round shapes sit well with wood. The white metal versions stay clear against the boards, and the opal globe spreads light without dazzling the guests. For a more Nordic look, pale wood pendants echo the tone of the decking.

Outdoor pendants for a balcony

A narrow balcony calls for a contained diameter: most balls sit around 15 to 20 cm, like the Borra B (Ø 20 cm, max height 130 cm). To dress an outdoor living area without cluttering it, LED models with a crafted design fit into a small volume.

How do you light a 50 m2 patio?

Light the table first, not the whole 50 m2: one point above the top is enough for the meal, and two or three globes cover a long table from a single fixing. The rest of the patio is better left dark or in low, discreet light. The Koban A with two opal globes stretches over 50 cm, with a cable adjustable up to 148 cm.

Outdoor pendants for an outdoor patio

On a large surface, three zones appear: the table, the lounging corner, the walkway. The pendant marks the table; for the rest, modern LED pendants give a grazing light that guides without flooding the lawn.

Spreading the light points over a long table

A single fixing point can carry several globes: the Isuulla C measures 90 cm long, the Kop E reaches 120 cm long by 42 cm deep. That way you avoid drilling into an awning or a pergola in four places.

IP44, IP54 or IP20: which rain protection for an outdoor pendant?

The protection rating decides where the pendant can go. IP44 protects against water splashes and suits a spot under a pergola or an awning. IP54 adds dust protection and handles a more exposed patio. An IP20 model only goes in a fully sheltered spot, indoors or under a continuous cover.

What does IP44 mean on a patio pendant?

The first 4 protects against solid objects over one millimetre, the second 4 against water splashes from all directions. That is the level that covers a sheltered patio or a balcony under an awning, not an installation in full wind facing driving rain.

Under an awning or out in the open: what is the difference?

Under an awning, a pergola or a roof overhang, the pendant stays clear of direct rain: IP44 is enough. Out in the open, the Macraméa pendant in rope and cotton IP54 is the most exposed in the selection, and it is still best kept under cover.

G9 or E27: which socket for an outdoor pendant?

The socket decides the bulb you will buy, and how easy it is to replace. The G9, small and compact, sits behind an opal globe and gives an even light: it is the socket on most models, at 12 W. The E27 takes a standard bulb, wider, at 15 W. The macramé pendant carries an LED module, with no bulb to change.

Ball, ring or tube: which pendant shape for which room?

The ball gives a clean, even point: you line it up above a table, a counter or along a patio. The ring, as on the Isuulla, opens a wider halo for a large table or a high ceiling. Shapes with several globes or a tube, on the Koban A, the Isuulla C or the Kop E, carry two or three light points on a single fixing, which suits a long table or the corner of a patio. On finishes, white and black dominate, with a few gold or cream pieces. An interior that carries the same design can be found among the gold brass details and the white and black pairing.

At what height should you hang a light above a patio table?

Shorten the cable to bring the pendant down near the top, without blocking the way or hiding faces. The cable adjusts up to 130, 135, 148, 150 or 160 cm high depending on the model, and the Suguri A and Suguri C models offer a variable height. As a rule, a table pendant sits fairly low, within reach, rather than stuck to the ceiling.

Large chandelier for a high ceiling: what cable length?

A high ceiling is handled with a long cable: models adjustable up to 148, 150 or 160 cm come down near the table instead of hanging lost up high. The diameter matters less than that length, since it is what brings the light closer to the dining surface.

Dimmer: why plan for dimming outdoors?

Dimming is possible on nearly the whole selection, which lets you lower the light at the end of the meal. Choose it among the dimmable pendants, provided the bulb fitted on the G9 or E27 socket also accepts dimming.

Living room chandelier and kitchen chandelier: can you keep the same pendant outside and inside?

Yes, many references are stated for outdoor use, the patio, the living room, the dining room and the kitchen all at once. The same family placed under the conservatory and above the island creates a visual continuity between inside and outside, with no break in style or scale. You simply keep the same finish, white or black, on both sides of the bay.

Creating continuity between living room, dining room and patio

Take the same shape in metal and glass indoors, in a version close to the Scandinavian style for the living room or the glass models for the kitchen. The eye then reads a single mood, from the sofa to the garden table.

What decor for a modern kitchen with a metal and glass pendant?

For a modern kitchen decor, stick to two tones: a dark or pale metal, an opal globe, and nothing else. LED pendants for the kitchen lined up above the island, then repeated outside, give that simple, held-together reading.

How do you install and care for an outdoor pendant?

Fitting is the same as for a classic pendant: a fixing point on the ceiling, the awning or the pergola, then adjusting the cable to the length you want. Care is limited to a soft cloth on the metal and glass. The rope and cotton pendant is kept under cover, and pieces with low protection stay indoors.

Cleaning metal and glass without scratching them

A soft cloth is enough on the frame; on glass, avoid abrasive powders that dull the opal globe. For woven shapes, regular dusting is better than washing. Other woven materials are treated the same way, such as woven rattan-style materials.

Where do you fix a pendant when the patio has no ceiling?

You need a support: awning, pergola, roof overhang or beam. Without an anchor point above the table, the pendant cannot be hung. Some pieces then move to covered areas, near the entrance or a sheltered staircase.

The selection comes with a 2 year guarantee. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: you order the shape and size you have settled on, and you stay in control of the adjustment. To compare all the families available, browse our lighting catalogue, then narrow down to the pale finishes for the kitchen, the black versions for the bedroom or the white ones for the bedroom.

Frequently asked questions about outdoor pendants for a patio