Hayes Round Ceiling Rose 40cm - White

A plain round plate in white, 40cm across, with five openings spaced around it so a group of pendant drops can share a single point in the ceiling. The profile is shallow, so it reads as a disc rather than a box. Nothing about it is decorative, and that is rather the point: the eye goes to the pendants below, while the plate does the quiet work of gathering them into a neat circle.

It comes into its own over a long dining table, a kitchen island or a wide hallway, where several shades hung at staggered lengths look far better than a single central fitting. We keep it for customers who have already chosen the pendants they want and need a tidy way to bring them together. The white finish sits back against most painted ceilings, which helps when the flexes and shades are meant to be the only thing you notice. It holds no lamp of its own, so the light comes from whatever hangs beneath it.

The plate is finished in a flat white, and keeping it looking right takes little more than an occasional pass with a duster on a long handle, or a barely damp cloth where cooking grease has settled in a kitchen. Dry it off afterwards and leave it be. It carries a one year warranty. Cord grips to suit run through the same range in white, black and clear, and there are metal cable grip kits in finishes from polished chrome and satin nickel through to antique brass and gilt bronze, so the small hardware can either vanish or be part of the look. Paired with matching flexes it gives a cluster the discipline of a single fitting; paired with mixed shades it lets a more casual arrangement still look deliberate.

How wide is the plate, and how far does it stand off the ceiling?

It measures 400mm in diameter with a height of just 25mm, so it keeps a very low profile.

How many pendants will it take?

There are five holes, so five separate drops can be brought together at one point.

Does it come with flexes, grips or lamps?

No. It is a non-electrical accessory, so the flexes, grips, lamp holders and lamps come from the pendant fittings you pair with it.

Can I use it in a bathroom or outdoors?

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

What is the best way to clean it?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth or a long-handled duster. For marks, a barely damp cloth is enough, then dry it straight away. Avoid abrasive creams, which will dull the white.

How heavy is it?

1.39kg, so it is a light component in itself; the weight to plan for is the pendants you hang from it.