Hayes Round Ceiling Rose 12cm - White

A cluster of pendants needs somewhere tidy to begin, and this small round plate is it. It measures 12cm across, sits close to the ceiling with a shallow profile, and carries three holes so separate flexes can drop from one point. The white finish keeps it quiet overhead, reading as part of the ceiling rather than an object fixed to it. Being non-electrical, it holds no lamp of its own; the light comes from whatever hangs beneath.

We reach for a plate like this when a single pendant is not enough over a long dining table or a kitchen island, and a multi-arm fitting would look too heavy. Drops at staggered lengths give a broader spread of light with far less bulk above eye level, and the same trick works over a stairwell void or either side of a bed. It suits anyone piecing a set of pendants together from parts rather than buying a fixed cluster, and it is rated for indoor rooms, so keep it to hallways, kitchens, bedrooms and living spaces.

The white surface takes a wipe cleanly, so a dry duster now and then is usually all it asks; if fingermarks show near the rim, a barely damp cloth will lift them once the lights are switched off and cool. It carries a one year warranty. We stock the rest of this range beside it, including compression cord grips in white, black and clear, and metal cable grip kits in matt white, polished chrome, antique brass and other finishes, so the flexes above can match the plate or contrast with it. Pendants, flexes and grips are chosen separately, which is rather the point of working this way.

How many flexes will it take?

Three. It has three holes, one per drop, so you can run a trio of pendants from a single ceiling position.

What size is it?

It is 120mm in diameter and 25mm deep, so it stays close to the ceiling line and reads as a small disc rather than a raised box.

Does it come with a bulb or a lamp holder?

No. It is a non-electrical accessory, so lamps and lamp holders belong to the pendants you suspend below it.

Can I use it in a bathroom?

We would not. It is rated for dry indoor rooms only, so kitchens, hallways, bedrooms and living rooms are its place.

Will the white match the cable grips in this range?

The metal cable grip kits are offered in matt white, which sits close to the plate. If you would rather the flexes stood out, the black, polished chrome and antique brass grips do that neatly.

How do I keep it looking clean?

Dust it with a dry cloth when you dust the pendants. Marks near the edge come away with a lightly dampened cloth, with the circuit switched off first.