Comments on: I love the Ikea Ranarp Lamp

By: josh

josh — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:56:54 +0000

Any chance you know how far the floor lamp adjusts, like front to back? Does it even do this, so the front (with the bulb) part cantilevers out more? I am thinking about fitting this in a tight space, and only have about 8″ of depth for the back part of the top to go back before it hits the wall.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:59:28 +0000

In reply to Jessica.

Me too in Australia! We have 4 of them all with the same problem.
It isn’t something that can be fixed by pulling with pliers – the top piece is simply not long enough.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:57:12 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Me too in Australia! We have 4 of them all with the same problem.

By: Scoops

Scoops — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:11:48 +0000

In reply to Lostintranslation. Hey there! I know, Ikea pendants are the worst for getting flush to the ceiling. I don't have the Ranarp pendant, but I've had experience with a few other styles. I found that using a pliers to pull the threaded plastic piece through helps a lot. I have no idea why Ikea hasn't figured out a way to make this easier.

By: Lostintranslation

Lostintranslation — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 05:33:26 +0000

I just installed a couple of pendant lights and they have a MAJOR design flaw. Not only is it nearly impossible to get the light flush with the ceiling due to their innovative (aka idiotic) “pull and tighten” design, but the ceiling trim piece doesn’t cover the mounting plate. As a result, even if you are able to get the trim flush with the ceiling, it is still going to look terrible. I’m not a fan of Home Depot lighting, but at least the people that design their lights figured out a fool-proof way to attach the trim piece to the mounting bracket – SCREWS!!!

By: Scoops

Scoops — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 18:56:34 +0000

In reply to liz. Liz! Thanks so much. The ottoman is vintage and made by Franco Albini. You can find them on ebay or etsy for some doughzo, but I hear of them popping up in thrift stores or at garage sales often. Good luck!

By: liz

liz — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 18:18:20 +0000

Hi!
Great looking living space! I love the rattan/wicker ottoman you have- please share where from, I’ve been trying to find this for some time and no luck so far!

Thank you!
Liz

By: Scoops

Scoops — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:29:44 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Wish I could help you guys, but I don't own the pendant, only the table lamps. Good luck!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:31:49 +0000

In reply to Jess. In the same boat! if anyone knows how to attach this lamp properly to the ceiling please enlighten me!

By: Jess

Jess — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 00:10:25 +0000

In reply to IAn.

Ian – did you ever find a way to hang them flush? I can’t figure it out!
Thanks for any suggestions :)

By: Scoops

Scoops — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:48:44 +0000

In reply to Christine.

I didn’t Christine, do you think it could be a bad light – I’m sure Ikea would replace it. That totally stinks! Good luck.

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:07:33 +0000

This is going to sound so stupid but did you have any trouble getting the light bulb into the ranarp? I can’t seem to make it work. Ugh.

By: Scoops

Scoops — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:52:35 +0000

In reply to jen. The sofa is the Andre sofa from Room and Board. We've had it a year and it's been great for us! Nice and long and the fabric wears well :)

By: jen

jen — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 22:28:45 +0000

what is that sofa?? i loveeee the legs on it. more details please!

By: Scoops

Scoops — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:49:25 +0000

In reply to IAn.

Hey Ian, I didn’t purchase the pendant so I can’t answer your question, but I have had experience with Ikea pendants. If it’s the same set up as most of their pendants there will be a hook and white threaded plastic attachment piece. Keep trying, and make sure not to strip the threaded plastic. Try using a pliers to grip the white piece through the center over the cover – that’s worked for me in the past.

By: IAn

IAn — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:25:58 +0000

In reply to Molly.

Hi molly,

How in the heck did you get the pendant to hang properly? We bought one a week ago and can’t get the cap ti sit flush with teh ceiling – i think it has something to do with the little hook they give you to attach to the cord. is there some secret for that you can share? I hate ikea instructions – give me words!

Thanks for “shedding some light” on the subject.
Ian

By: Scoops

Scoops — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:57:32 +0000

In reply to Molly. Molly! Don't get me started. I have to resist the urge to buy them in every shape and size. I have the floor and desk lamp currently and I love them both! The pendants would be perfect for a kitchen!

By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 03:37:04 +0000

That light looks great in your space! I just picked up the desk light, and 2 pedants for my kitchen. I looooove these lights!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 19:48:16 +0000

I love this line of lighting to. I swear, IKEA just keeps getting better and better.