Hardwired Wall Light

A wired wall light connects permanently to the electrical supply, through a cable outlet, a flush mounting box or a switched socket: no battery, no recharging. The models in this collection are recognisable by their round linen shade of Ø50 cm, their steel structure and their E27 socket, for the living room, the bedroom or the dining room.

• What is a wired wall light and which room should it go in?
• What kind of light does a powerful LED wall light give?
• How do you choose an original wall light?
• Where should you install a wired wall light in the home?
• What dimensions should you allow for on the wall?
• Waterproof outdoor wall light or wireless wall light: what is the difference?
• How do you install and maintain a wired wall light?
• The grey Néva or the large Classy arc: which model should you choose?

What is a wired wall light and which room should it go in?

A wired wall light is a luminaire permanently connected to the electrical supply, through a cable outlet or a switched socket. It lights a room without taking up floor space and fits in a living room, a bedroom or a dining room. The models in this collection are made of steel and linen, with an E27 socket.

Wired wall light for the living room

Above a sofa or a sideboard, it replaces a table lamp and frees up the available surface. The round linen shade filters the light downwards and upwards, at reading height. To complete the wall, browse our living room wall lighting. Above a large table, the dining room wall light follows the same principle, without hanging anything from the ceiling.

Wired wall light for the bedroom

On either side of the bed, wall mounting removes the bedside table and its clutter. Warm white and linen give a soft light for evening reading. The same principles can be found in our bedroom wall light and lighting. For a single, clear bedside point, look instead at the headboard wall light.

What kind of light does a powerful LED wall light give?

These wall lights give a warm white light, between 2700 and 3500 K, with an E27 LED bulb up to 40 W. The round linen shade filters and softens the light, and the dimmer lets you move from accent lighting to a stronger light depending on the time of day.

Powerful LED wall light

The power comes from the bulb you screw in: the E27 socket takes a standard LED up to 40 W. The linen, for its part, tempers direct glare, which a bare diffuser does not. If you want a more graphic look on the wall, compare with the metal models.

How do you make the most of the dimmer day to day?

Dimming is possible across the whole selection: pair it with a compatible E27 bulb, otherwise the brightness stays fixed. In the evening, turn it down for accent lighting; to read or work, turn it up. A well-planned wall combines several sources, which you can find in all our wall lights.

How do you choose an original wall light?

Originality comes from the format and the material: a large round linen shade carried by a steel arm or arc changes how the wall reads. The adjustable arm of the Néva directs the light, while the arc of the Classy draws a wide curve above a sofa or a bed.

Designer wired wall light

A shade 50 cm in diameter leaves the realm of the discreet wall light: it is a volume that is seen and that structures the wall, carried by a slim arm. The round shape and the textile soften the geometry of the support. Other approaches are gathered in the designer wall light selection.

Chic country and boho chic decor: which materials?

Linen and steel sit well together in a country, boho or contemporary interior: the textile brings warmth, the metal holds the line. A white version blends into a pale wall and stands out more on a dark one. That is what you look for behind a chic country wall light: natural materials and a fine structure, without excess.

Where should you install a wired wall light in the home?

These wall lights are installed in a living room, a bedroom or a dining room, on a wall that has a power supply. They also work well in a hallway, on a staircase or on either side of a bed. In a WC or a toilet, check the free space above the wall before choosing the format. Above a worktop or along a splashback, a wall light provides functional lighting for cooking.

Staircase and hallway wall light

On a staircase, a soft light placed out of reach of hands accompanies the climb without glare. A long hallway calls instead for several evenly spaced points rather than a single central source. Our staircase lighting gives the usual mounting heights. The hallway wall light helps set the rhythm between two doors.

Designer WC wall light and toilet wall light

A WC is a dry room: an IP20 model is allowed there, provided it stays away from the basin and the shower. Size then decides, since a Ø50 cm shade requires a wide, clear wall. For wet rooms, our bathroom wall light sets out the appropriate protections.

What dimensions should you allow for on the wall?

The round shade measures 50 cm in diameter and 20 cm high on the Classy. Its arc spans 115 to 145 cm and rises to 40 cm in height, while the Néva is adjusted by a long arm. Allow clearance around the light point before drilling.

Ø50 cm: what effect on the wall?

Fifty centimetres in diameter is a shade that really occupies the wall: allow a free margin around it and avoid placing it just above a tall shelf. On a 2.50 m wall, it sits above a sofa or a bed without overpowering the room.

Adjustable arm or arc: what is the difference when installing?

The long adjustable arm is fixed at one point and can be redirected after installation: handy on a narrow wall or when needs change. The arc, for its part, spans 115 to 145 cm and requires width, with a power supply centred on the furniture being lit.

Waterproof outdoor wall light or wireless wall light: what is the difference?

A wired wall light runs on the mains, with no battery or cell. Outdoors, on a terrace or in a damp room, you need a higher protection rating than the IP20 of these models, which are intended for dry interiors. A rechargeable wall light, by contrast, is installed with no power supply at all on the wall.

Wireless or rechargeable wall light?

The deciding factor is simple: whether or not there is an electrical supply where you want it. Without a supply, you turn to a battery wall light, which recharges and can be put back. With a cable outlet, a wired model remains simpler day to day, and our indoor wall light gathers its uses.

When do you need a waterproof outdoor wall light?

As soon as the luminaire is exposed to rain or the humidity of a wet room, IP20 is no longer enough. The models in this collection are intended for dry interiors. For a terrace or a facade, look for a higher protection rating, always stated on the product page.

How do you install and maintain a wired wall light?

Connection is made to a cable outlet, a flush mounting box or a switched socket, with the power off. The bulb screws into the E27 socket, then the shade is fixed to the arm. A soft cloth is enough for the steel and the linen, with no abrasive product.

How do you connect a wall light to an electrical socket?

Switch off the power at the breaker, identify live, neutral and earth, then connect the wires of the wall light to those of the supply before screwing the support to the wall. A model supplied with a cable and plug connects directly to a wall socket. If in doubt, call an electrician.

Replacing the E27 bulb and caring for a linen shade

Switch off the power, let the bulb cool, unscrew it and replace it with an E27 LED up to 40 W, preferably dimmable. The shade is dusted dry, the steel structure is wiped with a soft cloth. Check that the fixings are tight after assembly.

The grey Néva or the large Classy arc: which model should you choose?

The Néva, in steel and grey linen, stands out for its long adjustable arm that directs the light. The Classy, in steel and white linen, plays on an arc spanning 115 to 145 cm for a large living room wall. Both are E27, IP20, dimmable.

Néva, the grey wall light with adjustable arm

It suits narrow walls, corners and rooms where the light needs to change direction: the arm can be redirected after installation. Its Ø50 cm linen shade softens the light. See the Néva wall light with long adjustable arm.

Classy, the large steel arc wall light

The 115 to 145 cm arc and the Ø50 cm × H20 cm shade make it a piece for a wide wall, designed for a sofa, a bed or a dining table. To discover it, see the large Classy steel wall light.

The choice therefore comes down to the space available: adjustable arm if the wall is constrained, arc if there is width. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany the order. To widen the comparison, browse the modern wall lights. The Designix lighting range brings together the rest of the catalogue, and the wall lamp for the living room completes the selection.

Frequently asked questions about the wired wall light