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Rattan Pendant Light Sizing Guide: Size Rules for Balanced Spaces

By Chelsea Cheung on Mar 05, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Rattan Pendant Light Sizes: How Many Do You Really Need for Your Space?

43% of interior designers report clients choosing rattan pendant lights 2 sizes too small (2024 Decor Analytics). Whether it’s a cozy breakfast nook or a vaulted great room, we’ll break down the ​exact math​ and design principles for perfect proportions – featuring Zepboo’s precision-sized collections.

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1. The Room Area Formula

Calculate Total Light Diameter:

Total Rattan Width (cm) = Room Length (m) × 30  

Then choose:

  • Single Light: Total width = Your pendant’s diameter
  • Cluster: Total width = Sum of all pendants’ diameters

Zepboo’s Size Matrix:

Room Size Zepboo Recommendation
<10m² (e.g., entryway) 1-2 Small (≤50cm)
10-20m² (dining room) 2-3 Large (50-80cm)
>20m² (open concept) 1 XL (>80cm) + 3-5 Large

Example:
4m x 5m living room → Total width = 5m × 30 = 150cm
→ Use Zepboo XL (85cm) + 2 Large (65cm) = 155cm

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2. The ⅓ Rule for Visual Balance

Perfect Proportions:

  • Light diameter = ⅓ of surface below (table/island length)
  • Bottom height = ⅓ of total ceiling height

Zepboo’s Adaptive Kits:

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3. Spacing Formulas for Clusters

For Linear Arrangements:

Between pendants = (Total length - Σ light diameters) ÷ (Number of lights + 1)  

For Circular Groups:

Circumference = 2πr → Space lights every 60-90cm  

Zepboo Pro Tip:
Use the brand’s Cluster Calculator app – input room dimensions to get:

  • Recommended collection (Small/Large/XL)
  • Exact spacing measurements
  • 3D preview of light placement

4. Height-to-Scale Ratios

Avoid the “Floating Basket” Effect:

Minimum Drop = Ceiling height (m) × 0.4  
Ceiling Height Zepboo Drop Range
2.4m (8ft) 96-120cm
3m (10ft) 120-150cm
4m+ (13ft) 160-220cm

Extra Large Collection Bonus:
Extra-long 3m braided cords for dramatic cathedral spaces.

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5. Open-Concept Lighting Zones

Divide spaces visually using Zepboo’s sizing system:

  1. Small​ (50cm): Define walkways (1 every 3m)
  2. Large​ (65cm): Anchor seating areas
  3. Oversized​ (85cm): Highlight architectural features

Case Study: 35m² Loft

  • Kitchen: 3 × Large (65cm) over 4m island
  • Living: 1 × XL (85cm) centered
  • Entry: 2 × Small (45cm) flanking art wall
    Result: Created clear zones without walls.

Why Zepboo’s Sizing System Wins

  • Pre-Grouped Kits: 3/5/7-light sets with mathematically perfect spacing
  • Scale Tags: QR codes showing max/min room sizes for each piece
  • Safety Built In: XL models include dual-load hooks (tested to 200kg)

Common Mistakes Solved:
❌ “My light looks like a hovering coaster” → Use ⅓ Rule + Zepboo’s XL
❌ “Cluster looks chaotic” → Input measurements in Cluster Calculator
❌ “Too dark under the light” → Match diameter to task area (see Zepboo’s Lumen Chart)


Toolkit:
👉 Download Zepboo’s Light Sizing Guide
Includes:

  • Printable measuring tape with size markers
  • AR room scanner
  • Trade discount codes
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