Baymont Pendant Light 30cm Nude Beige - Polished Chrome

A soft drum shade in nude beige faux silk hangs from a polished chrome suspension, with a moonlight lining inside that warms the light on its way down. The shade measures 30cm across, wide enough to hold its shape in a room without crowding it, and the outer fabric has the quiet sheen faux silk gives rather than a hard glare. Nude beige behaves as a neutral rather than a colour, which is why it settles so easily against pale walls, wood and warmer greys.

We reach for this one over a bedside table, in a hallway, or above a small kitchen table where a metal or glass shade would feel cold. The drop can be kept short beneath a lower ceiling or let out as far as 3.3m for a stairwell or a high landing, so it suits both cottage rooms and tall Victorian hallways. It takes an E27 lamp of up to 20W, and we would fit an LED GLS globe here; with a suitable lamp and dimmer it will dim, which is worth having in a bedroom.

The metalwork is polished chrome, bright enough to pick up daylight and to catch fingermarks, so a dry cloth over the ceiling plate and flex holder keeps it looking sharp. The fabric wants nothing wet: a soft brush or the low setting on a vacuum lifts dust from the shade, working around it rather than pressing in. It is intended for dry rooms indoors, away from bathroom steam and outside weather, and it carries a one year warranty. The wider Baymont range runs to semi flush fittings and long linear pendants, offered in antique brass, satin nickel and satin black alongside this polished chrome, so a hallway and a dining room can be kept in step. Lamps are not included.

What size is the shade?

The faux silk shade is 300mm in diameter and 170mm deep, giving a medium drum shape that suits most rooms without dominating them.

How far down does it hang?

The drop ranges from 380mm at its shortest to 3300mm at its longest, so it covers everything from a low bedroom ceiling to a full stairwell.

Which lamp should I use?

An E27 LED in the GLS A60 shape is the natural choice, rated up to 20W.

Can I put it on a dimmer?

Yes, provided you pair a dimmable lamp with a compatible dimmer switch. Neither the lamp nor the dimmer comes with the pendant.

How do I clean the faux silk shade?

Keep it dry. Dust with a soft brush or a vacuum on its lowest setting, and avoid sprays and damp cloths, which can mark the fabric.

What is the lining colour?

The inside of the shade is moonlight, a paler tone that sits behind the nude beige outer and softens the light below.