The large Paolo flush ceiling light from The Light Shade Studio is a practical and stylish slimline lighting solution, expertly handcrafted in the UK at the Oxfordshire workshop. As the largest size in the Paolo range, this impressive 80cm diameter flush light delivers strong visual presence while maintaining a clean, contemporary profile. Its low‑profile, close‑to‑ceiling design makes it an excellent space‑saving option for new‑build homes and rooms with low ceilings, where maximum light is needed without sacrificing headroom or style.
Well suited to large function rooms, spacious living areas, hotel lounges, care home communal spaces, and open‑plan interiors, the large Paolo provides bright, even illumination thanks to its 4 × GLS lamp configuration. This ensures reliable, high‑output lighting for interiors that require consistent coverage across a wide area.
The large Paolo flush light features a carefully crafted shallow fabric drum shade with a crisp rolled‑edge finish and a white laminate lining to enhance light reflection. An ivory cotton diffuser softens and disperses the light evenly, reducing glare and creating a comfortable ambient glow. The practical twist‑off shade design allows for quick and easy lamp changes, making it particularly suitable for commercial and shared environments.
Combining generous scale with a discreet ceiling presence, the 80cm Paolo flush light is a refined yet practical solution for low ceilings, modern homes, and new‑build properties, as well as hospitality and care settings. With its premium handcrafted finish, excellent light output, and subtle ability to introduce colour and texture, it offers a stylish, unobtrusive approach to high‑performance ceiling lighting.
Product Features
- Shade size: 80cm diameter x 15cm height
- Four‑light backplate discreetly housed inside the shade
- Ivory Cotton fabric diffuser for soft, even illumination
Bulb Information
- Requires 4 x ES (E27) GLS bulbs (max 60W each)
- Bulbs not included, we recommend using a frosted or pearl effect lamp to help soften and diffuse the light, which helps reduce bright spots showing through the lamp shade
- Recommended: 4 x 8W GLS Lamp 1000 Lumens (equivalent to 68W) BUL‑E27‑LED‑17
- Fully dimmable when used with compatible dimmable bulbs
Bespoke Fabric Options – Fully Customisable Pendant Light
- The Paolo ceiling flush is a made‑to‑order, customisable lighting solution, available in a wide range of luxurious fabrics including 100% Dupion Silk, Satin, and Linen. Choose from multiple colours, shapes, and sizes to create a shade that perfectly complements your décor.
- Shown here in "Crimson Red" and "Matcha Green" Satin, a refined cotton polyester blend crafted with a sateen sheen that gives it a beautifully smooth, lustrous appearance.
- Discover the complete selection of Light Shade Studio fabrics and linings with our Swatch card, priced at £3.50. Your purchase will be refunded in full when you order any bespoke shaded product within 60 days.
- We offer a free design consultation to help you explore all available options. Contact us by phone, email, or visit us in‑store. If you prefer to supply your own fabric, we are happy to discuss your personalised requirements.
Returns Policy
As this is a bespoke, customised product, it is not covered by our standard returns policy. Refunds cannot be offered after the initial 24‑hour cooling‑off period. Please refer to our Shipping & Returns Policy for more details Your statutory rights remain unaffected in cases where goods are faulty or not as described.
Our standard lead time for The Light Shade Studio bespoke products is typically 2-3 weeks, though this may extend during peak seasonal periods.
