Kiro

Yes, the Kiro is hardwired rather than plug-in, so it must be connected directly to your mains wiring. Under UK Building Regulations Part P, all new fixed electrical installations in kitchens and bathrooms require a qualified electrician, and many insurance policies require professional installation for hardwired fittings elsewhere too. The fitting typically mounts to a standard BESA box recessed into the wall.

The Kiro takes a single G9 capsule bulb, which is a small two-pin halogen or LED type. The fitting itself is dimmable, so you can use a dimmable G9 LED bulb (widely available) on a compatible dimmer switch to adjust the light level. G9 bulbs are not included, so you'll need to purchase one separately.

No, the Kiro has an IP20 rating, which means it's only suitable for dry indoor locations with no moisture exposure. UK bathroom zones require minimum IP44 (zones 1 and 2) or IP65 (zone 0), so this fitting should be installed in hallways, bedrooms, living rooms or dining areas instead.

The large version measures 235mm wide, 200mm high, and projects 135mm from the wall. It weighs 900g, so it has a substantial ceramic presence on the wall but isn't overly heavy. The cone-shaped shade is proportioned to create upward and downward light washes suitable for feature walls or flanking alcoves.

The light output depends entirely on which G9 bulb you choose, as the bulb is not included. A typical G9 LED bulb ranges from 200 to 400 lumens, which produces a soft ambient wash rather than task lighting. Because the Kiro's cone shade directs light up and down the wall rather than into the room, it works best as accent or mood lighting rather than the primary light source.

The Kiro is hand-cast ceramic with a glazed finish, made in a small Portuguese studio. The Provence Blue is a soft, dusty French blue applied as a ceramic glaze, so the colour is fired into the material rather than painted on. This makes it durable and colourfast, with the kind of subtle tonal variation you'd expect from artisan ceramics.