Minelle Woven Bamboo Pendant — Natural & Black, 28cm

The Minelle uses a standard E27 screw-in bulb, which is the most common Edison screw fitting in the UK. You can use any E27 LED, halogen, or filament bulb up to the maximum wattage specified in the instruction manual (typically 40-60W for woven shades). We'd recommend a warm white LED filament bulb to complement the natural bamboo and show off the weave pattern beautifully.

Under Part P of the Building Regulations in England and Wales, you can replace an existing pendant fitting on a like-for-like basis yourself, provided you're competent and follow the instructions. However, if you're installing a new ceiling rose, adding a new lighting circuit, or working in a bathroom, you must use a qualified electrician or notify Building Control. Always isolate the mains before touching any wiring.

The pendant shade itself is compatible with dimming, but whether you can dim it depends entirely on the bulb you choose. You'll need to fit a dimmable E27 bulb and have a compatible dimmer switch installed. Non-dimmable LED bulbs will flicker or fail on a dimmer circuit, so always check the bulb packaging before purchasing.

The shade is 28cm in diameter, making it a compact size ideal for kitchen islands, hallway corners, or above bedside tables. The suspension height will depend on the ceiling rose and flex length you use—the shade itself doesn't include flex or ceiling mounting hardware, so you'll need to purchase these separately or use your existing ceiling rose setup. Most installations hang between 40–150cm from the ceiling depending on your preference and room height.

No, the Minelle is not rated for bathroom use. Woven bamboo shades do not carry an IP rating and are not suitable for moisture-prone areas such as bathrooms, where specific IP ratings (typically IP44 or higher) are required by the IET Wiring Regulations for zones around baths and showers. Keep this pendant to dry interior spaces like kitchens, dining rooms, or bedrooms.

The open weave allows plenty of light to filter through while creating decorative shadow patterns on surrounding surfaces, so it won't make your room dark. The amount of illumination depends on the brightness of your E27 bulb—for task lighting over a kitchen island, opt for 800+ lumens (roughly 60W equivalent), or use a lower lumen count for softer ambient lighting in bedrooms. The natural bamboo softens and warms the light rather than blocking it entirely.