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Start by measuring the room and the available height: an E27 socket so you can replace the bulb without hunting for a rare model, an adjustable cable to set the drop, and a round or globe shape for wide light. Every pendant in this collection is IP20 and intended for dry rooms, from the living room to the hallway.

Which cheap pendant light should you choose for the living room?

For a living room, a cheap pendant light is chosen for its light and its size rather than its price: an E27 socket makes the bulb easy to replace, a round or globe shape spreads light widely, and a long cable can be set to suit the ceiling height. Most models work in a living room.

Cheap living room pendant light: what to look for and which areas to light

The living room is the best represented room in the collection, with modern and industrial styles dominating. For a reading corner, aim for a compact pendant hung around 60 to 70 cm above the seat. Above a coffee table, a round shape in metal or smoked glass spreads light more widely. Browse the living room pendants to compare shapes, then the rest of the Designix lighting catalogue if the room also needs a wall light or a floor lamp.

One pendant or several above the table or sofa?

Two or three small points beat one bulky volume above a table. The Polar black 12 W pendant light measures just 8.2 cm across and adjusts from 11 to 108.5 cm in height, so you can line them up without them blocking the view. The HaloSwap in smoked glass, rated for a 40 W bulb on an E27 socket, plays on tinted transparency. Other pendant lights can be hung in a row above a sofa.

Which cheap pendant light for a bedroom?

In a bedroom, you want soft light and a compact model: a fabric shade on an E14 socket or an E27 pendant with an adjustable cable does the job, and a dimmer-compatible model lets you lower the brightness in the evening. The Corda pendant, in rope and metal, adjusts from 1 to 3 metres.

Cheap bedroom pendant light: adult or child

For an adult bedroom, the 13 cm black fabric shade on an E14 socket and the white linen models give a soft light that does not glare when you wake up. The adult bedroom models favour long cables, up to 2 metres on the linen shade, to bring the light down to bed level. For children, the bedroom pendants play on colour and a smaller size.

How do you light a child's bedroom with a cheap pendant light?

The Diego coloured pendant light measures 9 cm square with a maximum height of 90 cm and runs at 15 W on an E27 socket. It comes in white, black, grey, yellow, green and orange, so you can match it to the rest of the decor. The Corda adjustable pendant light accepts a dimmer, handy for fading the light out.

Cheap designer pendant light: styles, materials and colours

The design of a cheap pendant light comes down to three choices: the shape (round, globe, tube or unusual), the material (smoked glass, linen, rope, fabric, metal, aluminium or plastic) and the colour, most often black, white or smoked. A simple line and smoked glass are enough for a contemporary look.

Modern pendant light: which lines should you choose?

The modern style dominates the collection, carried by aluminium and plastic, with round shapes, globes and tubes. Black and white tones come up most often, and gold finishes add a warmer touch. For a crisp hallway, look at the black pendant lights, easy to match with any furniture.

Cheap rattan pendant light: what natural alternatives are there?

Rattan is not offered here: the natural materials in the collection are rope, linen and fabric. A rope or linen shade gives a warm tone and a matte look, close to the rattan spirit. The designer pendant lights and the glass pendant light cover the other, more contemporary side.

Which cheap pendant light for the kitchen?

Above a worktop or an island, go for a compact pendant that is easy to clean: round shapes or tubes in aluminium, plastic or metal. As the kitchen is a dry room, the IP20 rating of the models in the collection is enough, and the Polar model, 12 W and 8.2 cm across, is happy to be mounted in a row.

Italian design kitchen pendant light: how to get close

An Italian design feel comes down to three signs: fine lines, smoked glass and round shapes centred above the worktop. The Polar range in aluminium, in black, white or gold, offers a restrained take. The kitchen pendant light section gathers this type of format, and the modern kitchen section narrows it to contemporary lines.

How many pendant lights above a kitchen island?

Allow one pendant every 60 to 80 cm of worktop, lined up at the same height, and hang them around 75 to 85 cm above the worktop to light without glare. A model 8.2 cm across lets the island breathe. The Polar black 12 W pendant light adjusts from 11 to 108.5 cm, which covers most ceiling heights.

XXL pendant light for high ceilings: how do you light a tall space?

Under a high ceiling, the pendant needs to hang low enough to light the living area. Choose a long cable or chain: the porcelain socket pendant is rated for 160 cm, the steel chain extends an existing fitting and the Corda adjusts from 1 to 3 metres.

XXL pendant light for high ceilings: which model should you choose?

The porcelain socket pendant light hangs down to 160 cm and leaves the socket visible, which suits a stairwell or a void. The steel chain to add on exists to lower a fitting already in place, without changing the light. These long lengths are found among the pendant lights.

How do you lengthen or shorten a pendant light?

Shortening is done by coiling the cable inside the ceiling fitting, without cutting it, which keeps the option of lowering it again later. Lengthening requires an extra chain or cable and a clean connector. The pendant range states the rated length of each model on its product page.

IP44 bathroom pendant light: what you need to know

A bathroom pendant light must be rated at least IP44, a rating that protects it from water splashes. Every pendant in this collection is IP20: they are intended for dry rooms such as the living room, bedroom, kitchen, entrance or hallway. For a bathroom, you therefore need a specifically protected model.

IP44 bathroom pendant light: what does this rating mean?

The IP rating has two digits: the first covers dust, the second water. IP20 means no water protection is provided, IP44 adds resistance to splashes, without covering immersion. In a bathroom, the area near the bath or shower calls for even more caution.

Where should you fit an IP20 pendant light?

Anywhere the air stays dry: above a dining table, in a bedroom, in a hallway. The hallway and entrance section takes these models without a problem, such as the Edison black pendant light in fabric and steel, rated for 15 W on an E27 socket and a maximum height of 106 cm. For a damp room, switch to another lighting family.

How do you wire several lights to a single power supply?

Several pendants can run from the same supply: switch off the breaker, start from a junction box with suitable terminals, and wire each light in parallel, live, neutral and earth. Add up the bulb wattages to check the circuit can take them, and have an electrician approve the work if in doubt.

How do you wire several lights to a single power supply, step by step

Cut the power at the breaker and check there is no voltage. Open the junction box, identify the live, neutral and earth, then distribute the feeds to each pendant with terminals suited to the wire diameter. Tighten every connection, give a gentle tug to check it holds, close up before switching the power back on.

Can you put a dimmer on several pendant lights?

Yes, provided the model supports it. Only one pendant in the collection is rated dimmer compatible, the Corda, and this information is read on the product page, never assumed. With several points on one dimmer, the bulb in each pendant must also be compatible. The LED models have their own constraints.

How do you fit and adjust a cheap pendant light?

Fitting comes down to four steps: cut the power, fix the ceiling fitting, connect the wires and then screw in a bulb with the right socket. You then set the cable height to suit the furniture below. Before buying, check whether the model takes an E27 or E14 bulb, or runs on LED.

Do you need an E27 or E14 bulb?

The E27 socket, a large screw fitting, is the most common here: the bulb is available everywhere and can be replaced without tools. The E14 socket, a small screw fitting, is used on compact formats such as the 13 cm fabric shade. Also check the stated maximum wattage, for example 12 W for the Polar or 40 W for the HaloSwap.

How do you care for a fabric, glass or metal pendant light?

A soft, dry cloth is enough in most cases. On fabric and linen, vacuum gently with a brush attachment, without water or abrasive products. Smoked glass and aluminium are dusted with a microfibre cloth. The detachable glass pendant lights are easier to clean, such as the detachable glass shade for an E27 socket.

Can a cheap pendant light last? Warranty and materials

Durability comes mainly down to materials and replacing wear parts: some elements such as shades can be replaced separately, in fabric, linen or smoked glass.

Which parts can be replaced on a pendant light?

The shade is sold separately for several models: 13 cm black fabric, white linen on a 200 cm cable, or detachable smoked glass for an E27 socket. The steel chain lets you rework an existing fitting. Check the warranty on the product page of the model you want, it varies from one product to another.

Before you order

Measure the free height under the ceiling, note the socket you need and the cable length required. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service come with every order. The rest of the Designix lighting catalogue and the dining room models round out the choice if you are fitting out several rooms.

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