Wireless LED wall lights

Plan one wall light per passage you want to light, in a compact format, and check two lines on the product page: the IP rating and the light temperature. Battery LED wall lights are installed with no visible cable, in wood, metal, steel or plastic, with integrated LED lighting in warm white.

What is a battery LED wall light used for in a room?

A battery LED wall light illuminates a wall or a passage without any visible wiring. It works as a supplement in a hallway, on a staircase, in a living room or a bedroom, in warm white light. The collection mixes wood, metal, steel and plastic, with an integrated LED and, on some models, a dimmer.

A light point with no visible cable

The benefit is first practical: no chasing, no cable running along the wall. Elitorina, an 8 x 8 x 8 cm cube, needs only a screw-on bracket and blends into a white wall. No bulb to replace, the fitting is an integrated LED. To browse the formats, see the range of wireless wall lights.

What the light changes in a hallway, living room or bedroom

A hallway lit only from the ceiling leaves shadow areas at face level. A wall light placed at shoulder height redraws the passage and warms the wall. At the head of a bed, the same light, lower down, lets you read without lighting the whole room. The warm white 2700 to 3500 K, listed on several models, gives that warm look in the evening. The rest of the selection is in all Designix lighting.

Which battery LED wall light should you choose for each room?

A hallway and a staircase call for a compact wall light, such as Elitorina at 8 x 8 x 8 cm, or a wooden model. A living room and a bedroom prefer warm white light and a dimmer. Each product page states the recommended room and the actual dimensions.

In a narrow hallway, a format of 8 to 12 cm per side lets the wall breathe, and Nertoristo plays that role at 7.2 by 12 cm. For a bedroom, see lighting a bedroom and its soft-light models. The living room benefits from a more enveloping model, such as Biglobis and its two glass globes. A slim, graphic piece also does the job: browse designer LED wall lights. For a circulation area, a modern hallway style gives useful format references.

Should you choose a wired wall light or a rechargeable battery LED wall light?

A wired wall light connects to the mains and needs an electrical point in the right place. A rechargeable battery LED wall light avoids running a cable: you place it where light is missing, with no work. The choice mainly depends on whether or not there is a power supply behind the wall.

Wired wall light: when connection remains the right option

If an electrical point already exists where you want it, the wired version simplifies everything and is controlled from the wall switch. This is the classic case of a renovation with sockets and feeds already installed. In that case, the style of the light matters more than the power technology.

Rechargeable battery LED wall light: the cases where it is essential

On a solid wall, on a stone staircase or under a canopy with no power supply, wireless installation avoids work. You can even move it from one wall to another. Compare the rechargeable wireless models before deciding, then widen your search if needed to the full lighting catalogue.

Which materials and colours should you choose for a battery LED wall light?

Wood, present on several models such as Cadmira, Nertoristo or Valtoreno, warms a light-coloured wall. Metal and steel-aluminium, with Biglobis, Puntua Chromée, One+ and Valnorara, give a cleaner look. Black and white dominate the selection; bronze, grey and taupe complete it.

Wooden battery LED wall light: the warmth of the material

Cadmira, in a bohemian cage, also works on a terrace. Livtorara mixes taupe rope and wood, and Valtoreno plays on woven rattan in an oval format of 21 x 23 x 11 cm. These materials bring a texture that metal does not. More ideas are in wooden finishes.

Black, white, bronze or taupe: matching the wall

On a white wall, black creates a sharp contrast and white fades away. Bronze and grey, offered on One+ and Valnorara in steel and aluminium, follow switches and handles. The taupe of Livtorara stays discreet on a beige render. To stay in dark tones, look at black metal.

Which IP rating should you choose: IP20, IP54 or IP65?

IP20 suits dry rooms: hallway, living room, bedroom, staircase. IP54 and IP65 protect against dust and water splashes; they are found on Cadmira, Livtorara, Valtoreno, Aritorina and Ondtoreno, usable on a terrace and in damp rooms. Check the IP on the product page before buying.

IP20, IP54, IP65: what they actually allow

IP20 means no protection against water: keep it for dry rooms. IP54 withstands splashes, IP65 withstands water jets. A terrace exposed to rain therefore requires IP54 or IP65, never less. The figure is stated on the product page and cannot be guessed from the style of the light.

Battery LED wall light for bathroom, terrace and outdoors

Around a washbasin, aim for IP54 or IP65 depending on the distance from the bath. Ondtoreno, in white or black plastic, and Aritorina, a solar cube, are rated IP65. To go further, compare waterproof models. If the wall is on a facade, there are options to light a facade. For wet rooms, damp rooms have their own fixing constraints.

Powerful LED wall light: which features should you look at?

The power of the models ranges from 1.3 W to 8 W depending on the product page; it indicates consumption, not perceived brightness. The fitting is always an integrated LED, in warm white 2700 to 3500 K. A dimmer is fitted to some models, useful for lowering the light in the evening.

Reading the wattage and the LED fitting

A 1.3 W or 1.5 W model, such as Puntua Chromée, One+ or Valnorara, lights without consuming much: handy as a night light in a hallway or dressing room. Biglobis, at 8 W, makes more of an impression on the passage. Power does not tell you the amount of perceived light, so start from the use: marking a passage or accompanying reading.

Warm white 2700 to 3500 K: the light temperature of the collection

This range corresponds to warm light, close to the old filament bulb, pleasant in the evening in a living room or bedroom. Colder light wakes you up, warmer light relaxes. On the models where it is listed, the temperature appears on the product page. To adjust the intensity, see dimming the intensity.

How do you install and care for a battery LED wall light?

You fix the bracket to the wall, check the height from the floor, then clip or screw on the wall light. A dry cloth is enough for care. The models are guaranteed for two years, some five years depending on the product; the dimmer is fitted to some models and lets you adjust the intensity.

Wall mounting: height, bracket and fixing

As a rule, a hallway wall light is placed between 1.20 m and 1.60 m from the floor, and a bedside wall light around 1.10 m to 1.30 m. Locate the bracket, measure twice, drill, then screw. On a staircase, the convention is to light each step without dazzling: marking a staircase above all requires regular alignment.

Care, warranty and dimmer in daily use

The integrated LED cannot be replaced, hence the importance of the warranty: two years on most models, five years on a few. Dust with a dry cloth, without abrasive products on wood or woven rope. In a small space such as a toilet, a compact model is quicker to clean: see wall lights for toilets.

Which mistakes should you avoid before buying a battery LED wall light?

Do not confuse indoor use with damp use without checking the IP, do not choose a format that is too large for a narrow hallway, and do not forget to measure the wall before drilling. For a damp room or a terrace, stay with IP54 or IP65.

Three selection mistakes

First mistake: buying an IP20 for a terrace. Second: choosing a model 24 cm wide in a narrow hallway. Third: mixing glossy chrome and brushed steel on the same stretch of wall. These three points are solved by reading the product page and looking at the wall at the right time of day.

Two installation mistakes

Drilling without a mark: a wall light that is off-centre is noticed straight away, especially when two models face each other in a hallway. Placing it too high: a wall light is first there to light a passage or a worktop, not the ceiling. Prepare your project by comparing the oval Puntua Chromée wall light and One+ and its wall button, two very different formats.

To finish, compare all wireless wall lights and keep in mind the shop facts: secure payment, tracked delivery, possible returns and Designix customer service to help you confirm a format or an IP before ordering.

Frequently asked questions about battery LED wall lights