Black & Brass Ceiling Kit: Installation & Styling Tips

By Tom Raffield | Luxury British Wooden Lighting Designer | Published: 2026-10-27

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to install a Tom Raffield Black & Brass Ceiling Kit and get styling advice to make it the focal point of any room.

Quick answer

Installing a Tom Raffield Black & Brass Ceiling Kit is a straightforward DIY task if you follow the correct wiring and fixing order, and styling it with exposed bulbs or pendants can turn it into a design feature.

Why choose this kit?

Many of Tom Raffield's wooden pendant lights come with a black brass ceiling kit included, but buying it as a standalone item lets you create your own custom combination. The two-meter adjustable cord gives flexibility in height, while the brass interior adds a reflective touch that works well in darker corners or above dining tables.

What you'll need

A standard screwdriver, wire strippers, connector blocks, and a voltage tester. The kit itself includes the ceiling rose, cord, and an E27 lampholder. Check that your ceiling has a suitable junction box and that the mains supply is turned off at the consumer unit before starting.

Installation steps

Step 1: Prepare the ceiling: Turn off the mains supply. Remove any existing fitting and expose the supply wires. Use a voltage tester to confirm no live current is present. Common mistake: skipping the voltage check. Always test before touching any wires.
Step 2: Wire the ceiling rose: Connect the live (brown), neutral (blue), and earth (green/yellow) wires from your ceiling to the corresponding terminals in the black ceiling rose. Use connector blocks if needed. Checkpoint: ensure earth wires are connected and secured; this is a vital safety step.
Step 3: Attach the cord and lampholder: Push the cord through the rose and screw the E27 lampholder onto the end. Wire the lampholder's live and neutral pins to the cord's conductors, following the supplied diagram. Take care not to overtighten the screws on the lampholder terminals – they should be snug, not stripped.
Step 4: Adjust the height and fit the shade: Pull the cord up or down to your desired length and lock it in place with the rose's grip. Screw in your chosen E27 bulb (e.g., a vintage filament bulb) and attach your pendant shade or leave the lampholder exposed. Common mistake: leaving too much excess cord inside the rose; it can press against the wiring. Trim extra length before locking.
Step 5: Final check and test: Turn the mains back on and test the light with a dimmer if you have one. Confirm the bulb is securely fitted and the rose sits flush against the ceiling. If the light flickers, check the bulb is fully tightened and that the dimmer is compatible with your bulb type.

Product features

Black & Brass Ceiling Kit E27: This kit features reflective brass details, two meters of adjustable dimmable black corded flex, and a matte black ceiling rose. You can adjust the drop length to suit your ceiling height and the dimmable flex works with a dimmer switch for versatile lighting levels.
Black & Brass Ceiling Kit E27