Hayes Linear Ceiling Rose 7 Hole 1.4m Long - Satin Black

A run of seven openings along a slim dark bar, this is how a row of pendants comes together at one point on the ceiling rather than seven. It measures 1.4m end to end and 10cm across, with a shallow depth that keeps it sitting close to the surface and lets the flexes do the talking. The satin black is even along the whole length, quiet overhead, with just enough sheen to pick up the light from the lamps hanging below it.

Long dining tables and kitchen islands are the obvious homes for it, where a line of pendants at staggered drops reads better than one central fitting. It suits a bar, a stretch of worktop, a reception desk or a hallway run of glass shades equally well. We reach for a plate like this when someone has fallen for a single pendant and wants it repeated down a length, since the line stays ordered and the spacing between shades stays yours to decide. It is an accessory rather than a light in its own right: nothing electrical about it, no lamp holder, and the pendants paired with it bring their own lamps.

Finished in satin black throughout and formed as one piece, it holds a clean straight line above the cables with no visible break. An occasional pass with a dry microfibre cloth keeps the surface looking right, and a lightly damp cloth will lift kitchen film from a plate hung over a hob or island; polishes and cream cleaners will dull the satin, so those are best kept away from it. It carries a one year warranty. For the rest of the set-up we stock the Hayes metal cable grip kits in matching matt black, along with antique brass, polished chrome and satin nickel, plus packs of compression cord grips in black, white and clear.

What size is this plate?

It is 1400mm long, 100mm wide and 25mm deep, so it reads as a slim bar rather than a bulky housing.

How many pendants will it take?

There are seven holes along its length, so it is designed for a row of up to seven pendant flexes gathered at one point.

Is it wired or electrical?

No. It is a non-electrical accessory with no lamp holder and no lamp of its own; all lighting comes from the pendants used with it.

How heavy is it?

The plate itself weighs 2.1kg.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

It is rated IP20, so it belongs in dry indoor rooms such as kitchens, dining rooms and hallways rather than damp or splash zones.

How should I clean the satin black finish?

Dust it with a dry microfibre cloth and use a lightly damp cloth for greasy marks. Avoid metal polish, solvents and abrasive creams, which take the evenness off a satin surface.