We class shades 40 cm (about 16 inches) and up as large, running through XL, XXL and XXXL up past 60 cm. Sixteen inches is our most-searched size — wide enough to anchor a table or island without overwhelming a standard room — while the 50–60 cm pieces suit dining tables, open-plan spaces and tall ceilings. Each product page lists the exact diameter. As a guide for a dining table, choose a shade roughly 30 cm (12 in) narrower than the table width.
Over a dining table, hang the bottom of the shade 70–85 cm (28–34 in) above the tabletop on a standard 8-ft ceiling; over a kitchen island, 75–90 cm of clearance below the light works well. In a tall or double-height room you can hang higher to fill the volume. A large single pendant usually reads better than several small ones over one table. Every light ships with its mounting hardware; for hardwired fittings, use a qualified electrician.
No — woven bamboo is light for its size, so even a 50–60 cm shade weighs far less than a comparable metal or glass fixture. Each light ships with mounting hardware rated for its weight, and a standard ceiling rose or hook will carry it. For the largest sizes, fix into a joist or use an appropriate plasterboard fixing, exactly as you would for any ceiling pendant.
A large shade spreads warm, naturally diffused light over a wide area, but the open weave softens it rather than flooding the room. Fit a warm-white LED (around 2700K) with plenty of output — 1100 lumens or more for a dining or living area, and consider two bulbs or a cluster for a large open-plan space. Choose a slightly higher-output bulb than you would behind a solid shade, and a dimmable one so you can take it from bright at dinner to a soft evening glow. Over a kitchen island, treat it as ambient light and add task lighting on the worktop.
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: send a photo of the room, with ceiling height and table or island size noted, and we'll recommend the right diameter and hanging height before you order. We'd rather help you choose well than process a return.
