Baymont 3 Light Flush Ceiling Light 40cm Taupe - Polished Chrome

A taupe faux silk drum sits tight to the ceiling, lined in halo gold so the light picks up a little warmth on its way out. Below it, a frosted acrylic diffuser ringed in polished chrome closes the underside, giving one soft glow rather than a row of bright points. The drum measures 40cm across, broad enough to hold its own over a hallway or a bed without dropping into head height, and the E27 lampholders are carried on a polished chrome frame inside.

This is one we reach for in rooms where a pendant would hang too low: landings, box rooms, a bedroom under a low or sloping ceiling. We would fit LED GLS lamps in a warm white and let the shade do the rest, since the width spreads light across the floor instead of pooling directly beneath the fitting. Dimming is possible where you pair compatible lamps with a matching dimmer, neither of which comes with it, and that is worth knowing if this is to be the main light in a bedroom.

The metalwork is polished chrome, bright and even across the frame and the diffuser rim, while the shade pairs a taupe outer face with the gold inner. Keep the faux silk fresh with a soft brush or the upholstery head of a vacuum; the acrylic responds best to a barely damp cloth followed by a dry one, with solvents kept well away from both. It is an indoor fitting, happiest in dry rooms rather than anywhere steam gathers. The wider range runs to linear pendants in polished chrome, antique brass and satin nickel, along with smaller semi flush fittings if you want something matching in a cloakroom. It carries a one year warranty. Lamps are not included.

What lamps does it take?

Three E27 lamps, each up to 20W. LED GLS (A60) lamps are the recommended choice, and lamps are not supplied with the fitting.

Can it be dimmed?

Yes, provided you use dimmable lamps and a dimmer switch compatible with them. No dimmer is included.

How much ceiling space does it need?

It is 400mm in diameter and projects 200mm from the ceiling, so it stays clear of head height in rooms with a low ceiling.

How do I clean the shade and diffuser?

Dust the faux silk with a soft brush or a vacuum upholstery head. The frosted acrylic diffuser can be wiped with a barely damp cloth and dried straight after; avoid solvents and abrasive creams.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

No. It is rated IP20, which suits dry indoor rooms such as bedrooms, hallways and living rooms rather than bathroom zones.

What colour is the inside of the shade?

The outer face is taupe and the lining is halo gold, which gives the light a warmer cast as it passes through.