On our product pages, like Kloe, the current public options include natural hardwire, black hardwire, white hardwire, gold chain hardwire, flush-mount, and plug-in versions. That means the decision affects not only how the pendant looks, but also how it installs and how visible the hanging hardware will be once the light is in the room.
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The difference between cord styles is not just color. It usually changes the installation method, the visual weight of the hanging hardware, and the starting hanging configuration.
What the product page currently lets you choose
Using the Kloe Rattan Pendant Light as a reference, the current public page organizes options in two layers:
Installation Type - the broad category:
- Lampshade Only
- Hardwire (Ceiling)
- Plug-In (Wall)
Cord Configuration - the specific style within that type:
- Natural Hardwire (120" or 180")
- Black Hardwire (120")
- White Hardwire (120")
- Gold Chain Hardwire (48")
- Brass Gold Flush Mount
- Plug-In Natural, Black, or White (180")
This structure matters because buyers sometimes look only at the cord configuration names and miss the fact that some are ceiling-hardwired, some are plug-in, and one is a flush mount - three genuinely different installation methods, not just three color choices.
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Natural Hardwire vs Black Hardwire vs White Hardwire
These three are the most closely related options. All three are hard-wired ceiling installations, meaning they connect directly to the junction box in your ceiling. The shade and the fixture are the same. What changes is the visual tone of the hanging hardware.
| Natural Hardwire | Black Hardwire | White Hardwire | |
| Installation | Hardwire (Ceiling) | Hardwire (Ceiling) | Hardwire (Ceiling) |
| Hardware look | Warm, organic - blends with rattan | Dark, defined - contrasts with shade | Clean, minimal - blends with white ceilings |
| Best pairing | Natural materials, wood tones, warm interiors | Modern or dark interiors, black hardware elsewhere | White or light ceilings where cord visibility is a concern |
| Visual weight | Low - cord recedes into the look | Medium - cord is a visible design element | Low - cord disappears against the ceiling |
If your main concern is "I want the cord to disappear more against the ceiling," white hardwire is the most practical answer for rooms with white or light ceilings. If you want the cord to feel like part of a warm, cohesive, natural look, the natural hardwire will do that more naturally. If your room has dark hardware or a more contemporary interior, the black hardwire creates a clean, intentional contrast.
What changes when you choose Gold Chain Hardwire
Gold Chain Hardwire is still a ceiling hardwire installation, but it has a noticeably different look from the natural black or white options.
The key differences:
- The hanging hardware is decorative by design. Rather than a cord that blends or recedes, the gold chain is meant to be seen. It adds a metal accent to the fixture as a whole.
- The current public starting length on Kloe is 48", compared to 120" for the natural, black, and white hardwire options. That makes it a better fit for standard ceilings where a shorter initial drop is the right starting point.
- It reads differently in the room. Where the other hardwire cords support the rattan shade as the visual focus, the gold chain brings its own presence, which works well when there are other warm metal details in the space (brass fixtures, gold hardware, warm-toned accents).
Choose a gold chain hardwire if the hanging portion of the fixture is something you want to notice, not something you want to disappear.
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How Flush Mount differs from the hanging cord options
The Brass Gold Flush Mount is in a category of its own. It is not a pendant cord style; it is a different mounting method entirely.
While hardwire and plug-in options all involve a cord drop of some length, the flush-mount option positions the shade close to the ceiling with minimal or no drop. For Kloe, the flush-mount configuration is listed as Brass Gold Flush Mount, and the gallery shows the shade sitting directly against the ceiling rather than hanging below it.
This option is worth considering if:
- Your ceiling is low, and a pendant drop would feel too heavy in the space
- You want the rattan shade without the hanging configuration
- You prefer a cleaner, more architectural ceiling treatment
- Your room already has hardware in a brass or gold finish
It is a genuinely different product experience from any cord-drop option, not simply a short version of a pendant.
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When a Plug-In option makes more sense than Hardwire
Plug-in versions of the same shade are listed as a separate installation type on product pages like Kloe, and for good reason.
The core difference is that plug-in cords connect to a standard wall outlet rather than a ceiling junction box. The cord, cable, and plug are visible by design, and the installation requires no ceiling wiring.
Plug-in tends to be the better path if:
- You are in a rental and cannot or do not want to hardwire
- Your ceiling box is not in the right position for where you want the light to fall
- You want a more flexible setup that can be moved or reconfigured
- You are comfortable with the cord being visible, either routed along the wall or swagged across the ceiling to a hook
On Kloe, plug-in versions are currently listed at 180" in natural, black, and white, giving you the same color range as the hardwire options, but with a wall-outlet installation path.
Which cord style should you choose?
| If you want this... | Choose this |
| Cord that blends with a white or light ceiling | White Hardwire |
| Organic, natural look that complements rattan | Natural Hardwire |
| Defined contrast for a modern or dark interior | Black Hardwire |
| Decorative metal detail, visible chain, warm accents | Gold Chain Hardwire |
| No ceiling wiring, flexible or rental setup | Plug-In (Natural / Black / White) |
| Shade close to the ceiling, minimal drop | Brass Gold Flush Mount |
Final thought
The right cord style is less about which option sounds most appealing in isolation, and more about the room it is going into, such as the ceiling color, the existing hardware, and how you plan to install the fixture. Start with the installation type, then let the visual guide you from there.
Still deciding between cord styles? Reach out to the Rowabi team - we are happy to help you match the right configuration to your room
