Baymont 5 Light Semi Flush Ceiling Light 40cm - Antique Brass

Five lamps sit behind a wide drum shade finished in gold leaf over a white laminate lining, with a frosted acrylic diffuser closing the underside so light arrives soft and even rather than glaring down. The plate and hardware are antique brass, warm and gently aged rather than bright and yellow. At 38cm tall the whole thing sits just below the ceiling line, giving something of the presence of a pendant without the drop that comes with one.

It suits rooms that want real output from a fitting that stays up out of the way: a dining room, a wide landing, a kitchen with a lower ceiling, or a bedroom where a hanging shade would be in the path of a wardrobe door. Spreading the light across several sockets means you can run modest lamps and still cover a good-sized floor. We would fit LED GLS lamps here, warm white for living rooms and a touch cooler where you are working, and it will dim happily enough if you pair suitable lamps with a compatible dimmer.

The shade measures 50cm across, and the gold leaf has a faint worked texture that catches lamplight instead of bouncing it back flatly. Keep it well by going over the outside now and then with a dry lambswool duster, and give the brasswork a wipe only once the power is off at the switch and everything has gone cold; nothing damp should reach the acrylic. It carries a one year warranty. The wider Baymont range gives you the same plate in other guises, including compact semi flush fixtures in polished chrome, satin nickel, satin black and antique brass, plus linear pendants waiting for shades of your own choosing. Lamps are not included.

What lamps does it take and what is the maximum wattage?

It takes five E27 lamps, each rated up to 20W. LED GLS (A60) lamps are the sensible choice and keep running costs down.

Can it be dimmed?

Yes, provided you use dimmable lamps and a compatible dimmer switch. No dimmer is supplied with the fitting.

How far does it drop from the ceiling?

The overall height is 38cm, so it stays close to the ceiling and clears head height in most rooms.

What is the shade made from?

The shade is a gold leaf finish over a white laminate, with a frosted acrylic diffuser and antique brass detail across the base.

How should I clean it?

Switch off at the mains and let the lamps cool, then dust the shade with a soft dry brush or lambswool duster. Avoid sprays and solvents on the acrylic and the brass.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

No. It is rated IP20 and belongs in dry rooms such as hallways, bedrooms, dining rooms and living spaces.