Kumi

Yes, as a hardwired ceiling pendant, the Kumi must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with UK Building Regulations Part P. The fitting connects directly to your mains ceiling supply via a standard BESA box or ceiling rose. Installation itself is straightforward for a competent electrician, involving basic wiring and suspension of the 55 cm shade.

The Kumi uses a standard E27 screw bulb (often called Edison Screw) with a maximum wattage of 12W, though no bulb is included with the fitting. For best results with the woven bamboo shade, we'd recommend a warm white LED filament bulb (2700K) which complements the natural material and creates attractive shadow patterns through the open weave. The fitting accepts any E27 bulb up to 12W, giving you flexibility in brightness and colour temperature.

Yes, the Kumi is dimmable when fitted with a compatible dimmable E27 bulb and a trailing edge dimmer switch. You'll need to ensure both your bulb specifically states it's dimmable (many LEDs are not) and that your dimmer is designed for LED loads if using an LED bulb. The fitting itself supports dimming, but the actual dimming performance depends entirely on your choice of bulb and dimmer compatibility.

The Kumi's bamboo shade measures 55 cm in diameter, making it ideal for dining tables, kitchen islands, or medium-sized living spaces. The total drop from ceiling to the bottom of the shade is 150 cm (1.5 metres), though this is adjustable via the cable length, allowing you to shorten it to suit your ceiling height and preferred hanging position.

No, the Kumi has an IP20 rating, which means it's only suitable for general indoor rooms with no moisture exposure. IP20-rated fittings are not permitted in bathrooms, particularly not within the zones around baths and showers where higher IP ratings (IP44 or above) are legally required. Stick to living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, and hallways for this natural pendant.

The Kumi comes with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. This covers the bamboo shade, metal components, and lampholder assembly, but does not extend to bulbs (which are consumables) or damage caused by incorrect installation or use outside the product's specifications. The fitting is CE marked and RoHS compliant, meeting all UK safety standards.