Baymont 3 Light E27 Pendant Light Ivory Pearl - Polished Chrome

Three faux silk drum shades hang in a line from a slim polished chrome bar, each one 30cm across and finished in ivory pearl over a white laminate lining. The fabric softens the light and the lining keeps it warm as it falls, while the chrome stays bright and narrow so the run reads as one piece rather than a row of separate fittings. Each shade takes an E27 lamp of up to 20W, and an LED GLS is the sensible choice.

A linear arrangement like this earns its keep over a long dining table, a kitchen island or a stretch of worktop, where one central pendant would leave the ends dim. Hallways suit it too, since a line of light does more for a corridor than a single point ever will. The suspension adjusts over a generous span, from a close drop in a lower room to something far longer in a stairwell or somewhere with real height. We reach for it in kitchens where the ceiling is white and the ironmongery is already chrome, and it dims happily given suitable lamps and a matched dimmer.

The frame is metal in a polished chrome finish, with fabric shades over a laminate lining, and it belongs in dry rooms indoors away from steam and splashes. Keep the chrome clean with a dry duster and the occasional buff, and lift dust from the fabric with a soft brush rather than anything damp, which can mark laminate. It carries a one year warranty. The wider Baymont range goes further than this piece, taking in flush ceiling fittings in the same polished chrome with larger shades, plus white framed versions in a spread of shade colours if a lower profile suits the room better. Lamps are not included.

How far does it drop?

The drop is adjustable from 405mm at its shortest to 3125mm at full extension, so it can sit tight to the ceiling or hang deep into a stairwell.

What size are the shades and how long is the bar?

Each shade is 30cm in diameter and 17cm tall, and the bar measures 1190mm end to end, so allow a clear run of at least that length above the table or island.

Which lamps should I use?

Three E27 lamps, up to 20W each. An LED GLS A60 gives the most even glow through the faux silk.

Can it be dimmed?

Yes, provided you fit dimmable lamps and a compatible dimmer. Neither the lamps nor a dimmer come with the fitting.

How do I clean the shades without damaging them?

Use a soft brush or a lint roller to lift dust. Avoid water and sprays, as moisture can lift or stain the laminate lining.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

No. It is rated for ordinary dry interiors only, so keep it to kitchens, dining rooms, hallways and bedrooms.