Baymont 3 Light E27 Pendant Light 40cm Black - Satin Nickel

Three lampholders sit within a broad shade on a single drop, so the light reads as a soft pool rather than a row of small points. The shade is 40cm across, black faux silk outside with a white laminate lining, and a frosted acrylic diffuser closes the underside so the lamps stay out of sight and the light comes down evenly. Suspension, ceiling plate and inner fittings are finished in satin nickel, a quiet low-shine metal against the black cloth.

We would hang this over a dining table or a kitchen island, where a wide shade gives good spread without crowding the room, and it suits a hallway or stairwell too, since the drop can be shortened or let out over a long span. The lampholders share the shade, which gives plenty of light over a working table, and it will dim if you pair suitable lamps with a compatible dimmer. This is a fitting for dry rooms indoors, so keep it to living spaces, bedrooms and landings rather than a shower room or a covered porch.

The frame is metal in satin nickel, and the shade is fabric over a laminate lining with the acrylic diffuser fitted below. Dust the faux silk with a soft brush or the upholstery head of a vacuum, and give the diffuser an occasional wipe with a barely damp cloth, both with the power off and the lamps cool. LED GLS lamps suit it best and are bought separately. It carries a one year warranty. The Baymont range runs wider than this pendant: there are flush and semi-flush ceiling fittings and linear pendants in satin nickel, polished chrome, antique brass and white, if you want the same look elsewhere in the house.

How far down does it hang?

The drop is adjustable from 390mm to 3310mm, so it can sit fairly close under an ordinary ceiling or reach well down a stairwell. The shade itself is 40cm in diameter and 18cm deep.

Which lamps does it take?

Three E27 lamps, up to 20W each. LED GLS A60 lamps are the recommended choice, and lamps are not included.

Can it be dimmed?

Yes, provided you fit dimmable lamps and a dimmer switch matched to them. No dimmer is supplied with the pendant.

How do I clean the shade and diffuser?

Switch the power off first. Lift dust from the faux silk with a soft brush, then wipe the frosted acrylic diffuser with a barely damp cloth and dry it. Avoid solvents and abrasive creams on acrylic.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

No. It is rated IP20, which is for dry indoor rooms only, so it should not go in a bathroom zone or outdoors.

What is the light like with three lamps under one shade?

Diffuse and fairly even. The frosted acrylic panel across the base softens the output and hides the lamps, while the white laminate lining bounces light down rather than absorbing it.