We class shades under about 30 cm (roughly 10–12 inches) as small. They suit bedsides, reading nooks, kitchen corners, hallways and breakfast bars, and work well in clusters where one large pendant would dominate. Each product page lists the exact diameter so you can compare to your space. If you want to cover a kitchen island, two or three small shades in a row often look better than a single small one.
Above a bedside table, hang the bottom of the shade 45–60 cm above the surface; over a counter or island, 60–75 cm. For a cluster, space the shades 60–75 cm apart and use odd numbers — three reads more balanced than two or four. Hung at staggered heights, a cluster of small pendants adds movement over an island. Shades come with their hanging hardware, but without a cord or bulb; for hardwired fittings, use a qualified electrician.
Either, because each small bamboo pendant light is sold as a shade only, without a cord, ceiling fitting or bulb. For a plug-in light, pair it with a plug-in pendant kit, handy for renters, bedsides and rooms without a ceiling rose. For a permanent fit, use a ceiling cord set installed by a qualified electrician. We sell both separately. Check each product page for socket and bulb details, or contact us if you need help choosing.
For a bedside, reading nook or accent position, yes — a small shade gives a soft, warm pool of light ideal for those spots. Fit a warm-white LED (around 2700K); roughly 800 lumens suits most small spaces, and a dimmable bulb lets you soften it in the evening. The open weave spreads light outward as well as down, so even a small shade lifts a corner. For a main ceiling light in a larger room, choose a large shade or hang a cluster of small ones so the light covers the whole area, and treat woven pendants as warm ambient light — pair them with task lighting over a worktop.
Not a problem. Every order comes with a 30-day return window — if the light doesn't work in your space, contact us to arrange a return. Return postage is paid by the customer, and the original shipping cost is deducted from the refund.
