Palmite Rattan Pendant Light

Yes, as this is a hardwired ceiling pendant, installation must comply with Part P of the Building Regulations in England and Wales. Unless you're a qualified electrician or competent person, you'll need to hire a registered sparks to connect it safely to your ceiling rose or junction box. The fitting comes with a 0.6m cable and is designed to suspend from a standard BESA box or ceiling hook.

No, the Palmite itself is not dimmable according to the specifications. While you can physically install a dimmer switch, the fitting is not designed to support dimming functionality, so we don't recommend attempting it. If adjustable brightness is essential, you'd need to consider a different pendant that's explicitly rated as dimmable.

The Palmite uses a standard E27 Edison Screw (ES) bulb, and one is not included with the fitting. For the best effect with the natural rattan weave, we'd recommend a warm white LED bulb (2700K-3000K) with around 400-600 lumens to create that soft, filtered glow. The single lampholder accommodates most standard E27 bulb shapes, though avoid oversized globes that might look disproportionate in a 23cm sphere.

The Palmite measures 23cm in diameter (width) and 22cm in height, making it a compact sphere that works well in smaller spaces or grouped in multiples. With the 0.6m cable, the bottom of the shade will sit roughly 80-82cm below your ceiling rose, though this can be shortened if needed during installation. It's ideally suited to ceiling heights between 2.0–2.4m to maintain comfortable head clearance.

No, the Palmite has no stated IP rating and is classified as indoor use only, so it's not suitable for bathrooms where moisture and splash zones require IP44 or higher protection. The natural rattan material would also be susceptible to warping or mould in high-humidity environments. Stick to the recommended rooms: living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and hospitality spaces with normal humidity levels.

The light output depends entirely on the E27 bulb you install, as none is included. However, the hand-woven rattan weave will naturally diffuse and filter the light, creating a softer, dappled effect rather than bright task lighting. Expect omnidirectional filtered light with decorative shadows—perfect for ambient mood lighting in dining or living areas, but you'll likely need supplementary lighting for tasks like reading or food prep.