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Ceiling Lights

Ceiling lights carry most of the everyday lighting in a home, so we keep the range broad: flush fittings that hug low ceilings, semi-flush designs with a touch more shape, and hanging pieces for rooms with height to spare. This page brings the whole indoor range together, with guidance below on choosing between types, sizing a fitting and working with your ceiling height.

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Flush, semi-flush or pendant: how the three types compare

Every ceiling light in our range mounts in one of three ways, and the right choice depends mostly on how much headroom the room can spare. Flush fittings press tight to the ceiling, semi-flush designs hold a small gap between canopy and shade, and pendants hang on a longer drop. Each does a slightly different job, so it helps to know the trade-offs before you browse.

Flush ceiling lights

A flush fitting fixes directly against the plaster with no visible stem, which keeps the full height of the room clear. That makes flush designs the safe pick for hallways, landings, box rooms and anywhere people walk directly beneath the light. Our flush range runs from compact white designs around 25cm wide up to broad LED fittings of 70cm and more, so a low ceiling does not have to mean a small or plain light.

Semi-flush ceiling lights

Semi-flush designs hang from a short stem or column, leaving a gap of a few centimetres between ceiling and shade. That gap lets light spill upwards as well as down, which softens shadows and makes a room feel taller than a fully flush fitting can. They suit standard-height rooms where a full pendant would hang too low; if your ceilings sit on the lower side, our semi-flush range covers that situation in more depth.

Pendants and hanging fittings

Pendants drop from the ceiling on a cord, chain or rod and bring the light source closer to the things you want lit. They reward rooms with generous height, where the longer drop creates a focal point without getting in anyone's way. Over a dining table the rules relax, because nobody walks underneath; elsewhere you need to keep a clear walking line. The height rules below apply to any design that hangs, whether the drop is short or generous.

Ceiling height rules worth following

Most UK homes have ceilings around 2.4 metres, and that figure is the simplest way to choose. Below about 2.3 metres, stay with flush fittings, as the room will feel cramped with anything hanging into it. At 2.4 metres, semi-flush designs work well, because the short drop adds shape without dipping into head height. From roughly 2.5 metres upwards you can hang a pendant comfortably, and the taller the room, the longer the drop you can afford.

Wherever a fitting hangs over open floor, aim to keep at least 2.1 metres of clearance underneath it. Over a dining table you can drop much lower, since the table protects the space; a shade hung 75 to 90 centimetres above the surface lights the tabletop without blocking views across it. In stairwells and double-height halls, position the fitting so it can be reached safely from a ladder or landing for cleaning and bulb changes.

Getting the size and shape right

Width matters as much as drop. As a rough guide, add a room's length and width in metres, then multiply by ten to get a sensible fitting diameter in centimetres: a 4 by 3 metre living room points you towards a fitting around 70cm across. Our range is organised into small designs of 30cm to 50cm, which suit bedrooms, hallways and snug rooms, and larger pieces of 50cm and over that hold their own in open living spaces.

Shape plays a part too. Round and dome forms feel soft and work almost anywhere, while square and linear designs sit naturally over rectangular rooms and long hallways. Single-light fittings keep things simple, and multi-light or layered designs spread light wider, suiting rooms where one bright point would feel harsh. Materials run from opal glass and metal through to alabaster and crystal, with finishes including white, brushed brass, silver, chrome, gold and matt black.

Bulbs, dimming and the colour of the light

Many of our ceiling lights use integrated LED, where the light source is built into the fitting itself. Because the light source is part of the fitting, there is no separate bulb to buy or change. Others take replaceable G9 capsules, which are easy to swap and let you choose your own brightness. Each product page states which type a design uses, so check before you buy if you have a preference.

Warm white is the most common light colour in the range, and for good reason: it flatters living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms and feels comfortable after dark. A good share of our designs are also dimmable, which turns a single ceiling fitting into both a practical main light and a softer evening glow. If you plan to dim an LED fitting, pair it with an LED-compatible dimmer switch, as older dimmers can cause flicker.

Lighting a whole room from the ceiling

A ceiling light provides the ambient layer: the general wash that lets you use the room. Most of the designs here are rated IP20, which suits dry indoor spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and dining rooms. For the best result, treat the ceiling fitting as the base and add lamps or wall lights where you read, work or relax, so the room is not relying on a single source after dark.

If you are shopping for a specific spot, the ranges beneath this one narrow things down by room and style, from bedroom fittings through to semi-flush and modern designs. This page holds the full spread, so it is the right place to compare flush, semi-flush and hanging types side by side before you commit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between flush and semi-flush ceiling lights?
A flush ceiling light fixes directly against the ceiling with no gap, which keeps the maximum headroom and suits low rooms, hallways and landings. A semi-flush design hangs from a short stem, leaving a few centimetres between ceiling and shade. That gap lets light wash upwards, softening shadows and giving the fitting more presence, but it needs a little more height to work comfortably.

How high does my ceiling need to be for a hanging light?
As a rule of thumb, keep at least 2.1 metres of clearance under any fitting that hangs over open floor. With a standard 2.4 metre ceiling that leaves only a short drop, which is why semi-flush designs are usually the better choice at that height. From around 2.5 metres upwards a pendant becomes comfortable, and over a dining table you can hang far lower, around 75 to 90 centimetres above the surface.

What size ceiling light should I buy?
Add the room's length and width in metres and multiply by ten for a rough diameter in centimetres, so a 4 by 3 metre room suits a fitting around 70cm wide. Our small designs of 30cm to 50cm work well in bedrooms and hallways, while larger pieces of 50cm and over suit open living and dining spaces. When in doubt, size up slightly, as an undersized fitting looks lost on a big ceiling.

Can I change the bulbs in an integrated LED ceiling light?
No, integrated LED fittings have the light source built in, so there is no bulb to replace. If you prefer to swap bulbs yourself, look for designs in our range that take replaceable G9 capsules instead; each product page states which type a fitting uses.

Are these ceiling lights suitable for bathrooms?
Most fittings in this range are rated IP20, which means they are designed for dry indoor rooms such as living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and dining rooms. Bathrooms are divided into zones that call for higher ingress protection, often IP44 or above, so an IP20 fitting should only sit well away from any splash zone. Check the IP rating on each product page before buying for a bathroom.

How much does delivery cost, and can I return a ceiling light?
UK delivery costs £14.99, and we offer free UK delivery on orders of £99 and over. If a fitting is not right once it arrives, you can return it within 14 days of delivery; return postage is paid by you and refunds are made in line with our returns policy. Keep the original packaging where you can, as ceiling lights travel best in the boxes they arrived in.

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