For an 8-foot ceiling, hang the bottom of the pendant 30–36 inches above a table or countertop (add roughly 3 inches per extra foot of ceiling height). For bedrooms, hang 18–24 inches above bedside tables. Space multiple pendants 24–30 inches apart for even light distribution — and don't worry about getting the spacing precisely even; the wabi sabi aesthetic actively benefits from slight variation. Always follow the included hardware, and for hardwired installs consult a qualified electrician. Our plug-in versions need only a ceiling hook and a nearby socket — no electrician required.
Wabi sabi is a Japanese design philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, asymmetry, and the natural passage of time. For our pendant lights, this means the artisans deliberately leave irregular weave tension, slight asymmetries in the shade, and visible variation between pieces. A factory would reject these as flaws — a wabi-sabi designer celebrates them as the marks of a real maker. The look pairs naturally with Japandi (Japanese + Scandinavian), boho, and modern minimalist interiors that value calm, organic materials over a polished, uniform finish.
We offer both. Most of our wabi sabi pendants come as hardwired ceiling fixtures for a permanent, seamless install — ideal if you have an existing ceiling rose or are happy to call an electrician. Several designs also come as plug-in versions with a 3-metre adjustable cord, a ceiling hook, and a switch built into the cord. Plug-in versions suit renters, rooms without ceiling roses, conservatories, and anyone wanting a quick setup. Check each product page for installation type, or send us a photo of your room and we'll recommend the right option.
For dining tables, choose a pendant 12 inches narrower than the table width — a 60-inch table suits a 40 cm pendant. For kitchen islands, allow 30–36 inches of clearance below the light. As a general rule, add the room's length and width in feet — that number in inches is a good diameter guide (a 12 × 14 ft room suits a roughly 26-inch / 65 cm pendant). Our large wabi sabi pendants (45 cm+) suit dining tables and tall stairwells; small designs (under 35 cm) work in bedside, reading-nook or kitchen-corner positions. Email us a photo of your space and we'll recommend a size.
Not a problem. Every order comes with a 30-day return window — if the light doesn't work in your space, contact us and we'll arrange a free return. We also offer styling advice by email if you're unsure which design suits your interior: send a photo of the room (with current furniture, lighting and ceiling height noted) and we'll recommend the right size, style and placement before you order. We'd rather spend 10 minutes helping you choose than process a return.