Baymont E27 Semi Flush Ceiling Light 40cm Taupe - Satin Nickel

Taupe faux silk over satin nickel metalwork, with a halo gold lining that warms the light on its way out of the shade. The drum sits close to the ceiling and a frosted acrylic diffuser closes the underside, so the lamp stays hidden and the downward light is softened rather than bare. At 40cm across it reads as a generous circle without taking over a small room, and the shallow drop keeps it well clear of heads. It takes a single E27 lamp, and we would put a warm white LED GLS in it.

We reach for a semi flush like this where a pendant would hang too low, so it suits bedrooms, landings, hallways and smaller sitting rooms with ordinary ceiling heights. The fabric shade and gold lining give a softer, more furnished look than a glass or metal fitting, which makes it easy to live with above a bed or beside a mirror. Lamps up to 20W are fine, and dimming is possible if both the lamp and the dimmer are chosen for it, neither being supplied here. Keep it to dry rooms indoors, away from steam and weather.

The shade is a dual faux silk, taupe outside and halo gold within, paired with satin nickel fittings, while the diffuser itself is acrylic rather than glass. For care, lift dust from the fabric with a soft brush or a vacuum on its lowest setting, and wipe the diffuser with a barely damp cloth once the lamp has gone cold. It carries a one year warranty. The wider Baymont range covers universal flush, semi flush and linear pendant fittings in polished chrome, antique brass, satin black and white, so a matching finish elsewhere in the house is straightforward. Lamps are not included.

How far does it hang below the ceiling?

Overall height is 380mm, with the shade itself accounting for 180mm of that, so it stays close to the ceiling compared with a pendant.

What lamp should I use?

One E27 lamp, up to 20W. An LED GLS A60 is the recommended shape, and a warm white will flatter the taupe fabric and gold lining.

Can I put it on a dimmer?

Yes, provided you pair a dimmable lamp with a dimmer suited to it. No dimmer is supplied with the fitting.

What is the diffuser made from?

Frosted acrylic in a satin nickel surround. It hides the lamp and spreads the light downwards, and it wipes clean easily once cool.

Is the shade a plain taupe inside as well?

No. The outer face is taupe faux silk and the inside is halo gold, which gives the light a warmer cast as it leaves the shade.

How big is the shade across?

400mm in diameter, which sits comfortably in a hallway, bedroom or a modest sitting room.