Coral 5 Light 2-Tier Semi-Flush Ceiling Light - Matt Gold

The Coral is a 415mm diameter semi-flush ceiling light built around two stacked drum frames in matt gold, each lined with vertical glass rods that act as a 360-degree diffuser. Five E14 bulbs sit inside the frame (sold separately), casting light through the glass rods to produce ambient illumination with minimal glare. The fitting projects 320mm from the ceiling, making it suitable for rooms with ceiling heights of 2.4m or lower where a full pendant would hang too far into the room.

Designed for bedrooms, sitting rooms, hallways and low-ceiling dining areas, the Coral provides broad, even light distribution across the room without creating hard shadows or hotspots. The two-tier drum construction gives the fitting visual weight without requiring a large footprint, so it works in rooms as small as 3m x 3m and scales up to 5m x 5m depending on bulb choice. The semi-flush mount fixes directly to a standard UK ceiling rose with the backplate hidden by the upper drum frame.

The matt gold finish on the frame has a low-sheen satin surface that softens reflections under daylight and pairs well with warm-toned interiors, brass door furniture and walnut or oak joinery. Each glass rod is cut to length and arranged in a vertical array around the drum circumference, creating a ribbed texture that breaks up the light output and adds depth to the profile when viewed from below. The combined metal frame and glass rods give the fitting a substantial 6.3kg weight, requiring secure fixing to a ceiling joist or reinforced rose.

The Coral accepts any E14 small Edison screw bulbs up to 40W each, giving flexibility to choose between warm white LED for ambient residential use or higher-output halogen for task-focused applications. Most users pair this with five 4-6W warm white LED bulbs at 2700K-3000K for a combined output of 20-30W equivalent, sufficient for general lighting in a typical bedroom or sitting room without needing additional floor or table lamps.

What bulbs does the Coral take?

The Coral takes five E14 (small Edison screw) bulbs up to 40W each. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users choose warm white LED bulbs between 4-6W and 2700K-3000K for ambient residential lighting.

Is it suitable for low ceilings?

Yes. The 320mm projection from the ceiling makes the Coral well-suited to rooms with ceiling heights of 2.4m or lower, where a full pendant would hang too far into the room. It mounts as a semi-flush fitting directly to a standard ceiling rose.

What room size does it suit?

The 415mm diameter and five-bulb configuration work in rooms from approximately 3m x 3m up to 5m x 5m, depending on bulb output and whether additional task lighting is used. In larger rooms it functions as ambient lighting rather than sole light source.

Does the fitting need reinforced ceiling fixing?

The combined weight of 6.3kg requires secure fixing to a ceiling joist or a reinforced ceiling rose. Standard plasterboard fixings are not sufficient — the backplate must be fixed to solid timber or use appropriate cavity fixings rated for the load.