Hayes Linear Ceiling Plate 12 Hole 40cm 110cm Long - Satin Black

Twelve openings run along a long, shallow rectangle finished in satin black, letting a whole row of pendant drops gather at one point overhead rather than scattering across a ceiling. At 1.1m end to end it spans a good stretch of a dining table or a worktop, while the slim depth keeps it reading as a dark bar rather than a box. The satin has no glare to it, so attention stays on the pendants hanging below.

We reach for a plate like this when several pendants need to hang as one composed line over a kitchen island, a long refectory table or a reception desk. It suits open-plan rooms where separate ceiling points dotted about would look restless, and it gives bulbs and holders on dark flex a tidy backdrop to sit against. Rooms with black-framed glazing, dark joinery or exposed steel take it particularly well, and it is just as happy in a shop or a studio as at home. Anyone building a lighting run from parts will find this does the gathering work.

The satin black is even across the face and the edges, quiet enough to sit against either a pale or a dark ceiling without shouting. Flat surfaces overhead do collect dust, so lift it away now and then with a dry cloth or a soft brush and keep sprays and damp away from the openings. It is rated for dry interiors, so pick elsewhere for a bathroom zone or a covered porch. It carries a one year warranty. The same range runs to metal cable grip kits and compression cord grips, black among them, if you want the drops to match the plate. The plate is the framework only; pendants, flex and lampholders are chosen separately.

What size is the plate?

It measures 1100mm long by 400mm wide, with a height of just 25mm, so it sits shallow against the ceiling.

How many pendants can it carry?

There are twelve holes in the plate, so you can run anything from a couple of drops up to a full set of twelve, spaced as the holes allow.

Does it come with pendants or lamps?

No. It is a non-electric accessory, so the pendant sets, flex, lampholders and lamps are all chosen to suit your scheme.

Is it suitable for a bathroom?

It is rated IP20, which means dry indoor rooms only. Kitchens, dining rooms, hallways and living spaces are fine.

How heavy is it?

The plate weighs 4.3kg on its own, before any pendants are added.

How should I clean it?

A dry cloth or a soft brush is all it needs. Avoid household sprays and abrasive pads, which will dull the satin finish.