Baymont E27 Semi Flush Ceiling Light 60cm Grey - Antique Brass

A wide grey drum sits close to the ceiling here, its faux silk covering wrapped over a white laminate lining that keeps the light soft and even. The frame and ceiling cap are finished in antique brass, and the underside is closed with a frosted acrylic diffuser trimmed in the same brass, so the lamp stays out of view and the light arrives gentled rather than glaring. At 60cm across it reads as a broad, calm circle rather than a fussy one, and it holds the ceiling without dropping far into the room.

We reach for this where a pendant would hang too low for comfort: hallways and landings, bedrooms under a modest ceiling height, a sitting room that wants proper light but no swinging shade above the sofa. It takes a single E27 lamp, and we would fit an LED GLS behind that diffuser for a steady, shadow free spread. It will also dim, given a compatible lamp and a suitable dimmer, which earns it a place in dining rooms and bedrooms where the level needs to come down in the evening.

The shade is a laminated build in grey over white, which is what keeps the drum true and the tone consistent once lit, while the metalwork carries a softly aged brass that sits happily with warm timber and painted walls. Dust the fabric with a soft brush or the upholstery head of a vacuum, and lift any marks from the acrylic with a barely damp cloth and nothing abrasive. It carries a one year warranty. Elsewhere the range runs to plainer semi flush and flush fixtures in polished chrome, white, satin nickel, satin black and this same antique brass, plus linear pendants, should you prefer to choose your own shade. No lamp is supplied with it.

What size lamp should I fit?

One E27 lamp, up to 20W. An LED GLS in the A60 shape is the sensible choice, as it sits neatly behind the frosted diffuser and keeps heat inside the shade low.

Can I put it on a dimmer?

Yes, provided both the lamp and the dimmer are dimming compatible. Neither the lamp nor a dimmer module comes with the fitting.

How far does it hang below the ceiling?

The overall drop is 420mm, with the shade and body accounting for 220mm of that, so it stays close to the ceiling compared with a pendant.

Is the lamp visible from below?

No. A frosted acrylic diffuser with an antique brass trim closes the base of the shade, so you see diffused light rather than the lamp itself.

How do I clean the faux silk?

Keep it dry. A soft brush or a vacuum upholstery attachment on low suction removes dust; avoid sprays and solvents, which can mark the laminate.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

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