Bamboo wall lamp

Allow one wall light per area to mark out, then choose the socket: the E27 fitting equips almost all of these bamboo, rattan or cane models, and you choose the bulb yourself, in warm white. This partial selection is rated IP20, so for dry interiors, with a two-year warranty on every reference.

Contents: living room, hallway and staircase, bedroom, boho and country chic, bulb and LED, rooms and IP20 limits, installation and care.

Which bamboo wall light should you choose for a living room?

For a living room, you want a wall light that illuminates without glaring: a bamboo wall light with black metal, or an arc arm whose 30 cm shade unfolds above the sofa. E27 socket, warm white bulb, IP20 rating. The weave filters the light and casts drawn shadows on the wall.

Bamboo and black wall light for a modern living room

Several models pair a bamboo weave with a black metal frame, such as the Breeza-Beache in black bamboo or the Nox Light. The contrast breaks up the natural look and creates a graphic wall, which works well in a contemporary interior. These fixed wall lights need only an E27 socket and a bulb up to 40 W depending on the model. Our selection of black models gathers these dark finishes.

Adjustable arc arm or fixed wall light above the sofa

The arc arm is adjustable: its reach is adjustable and its shade sits above the sofa or an armchair, without drilling above the seat. The Sparkled adjustable reading light in black and beige woven bamboo, the Liséa in white linen and the Naïa in raffia play this card. The fixed wall light, for its part, gives just a close halo on the wall, more discreet. To compare the two families, browse living room wall lighting.

How do you light a hallway, entrance or staircase with a wall light?

In a hallway or on a staircase, a bamboo wall light acts as a vertical night light: the light passes through the weave and guides without glaring. Favour models 25 to 40 cm high, with an E27 socket, staggered and repeated at regular intervals along the route. The light stays low, never thrown onto the ceiling.

At what height should you place a wall light on a staircase?

Place it at handrail height, often around 1.10 m from the floor depending on the layout, and always out of the way of hands. The tallest model in the collection, 40 cm, marks a climb well: the Breeza-Beache bronze or the Pira cane lantern wall light play this role. See also our wall lights for lighting a staircase.

How do you distribute several wall lights in a long hallway?

Staggered from one wall to the other, or aligned on one side only, spaced regularly so the eye follows the line. Keep the same model to avoid a patchwork. The 25 to 40 cm formats and the lantern repeat without overloading a narrow wall. Find these references in hallway wall lights and in indoor wall lighting.

Which bamboo wall light for the bedroom and the reading corner by the bed?

In the bedroom, the bamboo wall light replaces the bedside lamp: fixed to the wall, it frees up the bedside table. The Yumé reading light with an articulated arm, 30 cm shade and 90 cm reach, focuses the light on the book; a shorter fixed wall light creates a soft mood. E27 socket, warm white.

Bamboo wall light for the bedroom: above the bed or on each side?

On each side, at seated reading height, so each sleeper adjusts their own. The Yumé wall light with articulated arm combines black metal and bamboo, with a 30 cm by 18 cm shade. For a single bed, one offset wall light is enough. More ideas in bedroom wall lamps.

Reading light or mood light: which light for reading?

The reading light directs its beam onto the page, the mood light illuminates the wall. For reading, a warm white bulb of 2700 to 3500 K, fitted on an E27 socket, with dimmable brightness if possible, is best. The headboard version in blue velvet is dimmer compatible, which lets you lower the light after reading.

How do you get a boho chic or country chic wall light?

The boho chic spirit comes from the materials: woven bamboo, rattan, wicker or cane, paired with a slim black metal. A natural beige bamboo wall light on a light wall gives this country chic look; a black and bamboo version brings contemporary contrast. Same E27 socket, same IP20 rating.

Bamboo rattan wall light: what are the differences with cane and wicker?

Rattan is the solid stem, wicker a supple variant, cane a tighter and more regular weave. Rattan gives broad curves, cane a finer pattern, as on the Pira lantern. The Liro wicker wall light and the Elma boho in rattan and bamboo show these nuances. Metal wall lights remain complementary for a more understated look.

A bamboo wall light with a forest spirit for a jungle mood

The tight weave and the beige, brown or gold tones create this plant effect without foliage. A dark wall strengthens the cast shadow, a light wall softens the pattern. This style pairs with raw wood and linen. To stay consistent, look at the modern style and the gold finishes.

Can you have a powerful LED wall light without getting the socket wrong?

These wall lights come with an E27 socket, sometimes E14, and are therefore suited to an LED bulb: it is the bulb that provides the light output, not the fixture, rated up to 40 W depending on the model. Choose a warm white 2700-3500 K, and a dimmer-compatible bulb if the model is dimmable.

Warm white 2700-3500 K: which bulb should you put in a bamboo wall light?

Around 2700 K, the light leans orange, ideal in the evening; around 3500 K, it stays warm but a little more neutral, practical for reading. The weave diffuses this light and avoids the glaring point. An LED bulb is enough, without changing the fixture. Our LED wall lights section details these uses.

Which models accept a dimmer?

Some models in the collection are stated as dimmer compatible, notably the arc arms such as the Sparkled, the Liséa and the headboard version. The dimmer only works if the bulb is also dimmable. This is the point to check along with the socket. See all our light fixtures to place these models.

Where should you place a bamboo wall light: toilet, designer WC, bathroom, outdoor?

In a toilet, a hallway or a dressing room, a bamboo wall light replaces a ceiling light that is often too large. In a bathroom or outdoors, caution is needed: the whole selection is IP20, that is to say for dry interiors, with no protection against water or for a facade.

Bamboo wall light in the bathroom: what does the IP20 rating say?

IP20 means the fixture is protected against solid objects over 12 mm, but not against water. So keep it away from the shower and bathtub area. On a dry wall, far from splashes, use remains possible. Our page on bathroom wall lights helps sort the zones.

Is there a waterproof outdoor wall light in this selection?

No: all the bamboo, rattan and metal references in this collection are IP20. For a facade or a terrace, you need a fixture with a higher protection rating, not an indoor wall light placed outside. Indoors, the ball shape or the round shape offer other silhouettes.

How do you install and care for a bamboo wall light?

Installation is that of a classic wall light: switch off the power, fix the bracket to the wall, connect the wires then screw on the fixture. Woven bamboo is cleaned dry, with a soft cloth or a duster, without any wet product, so as not to dull the weave or the metal finish.

At what height and where should you fix a wall light?

At eye level for accent lighting, higher for a reading light, at handrail height for a staircase. Avoid the back of doors and rubbing areas. A fixed wall light 25 to 40 cm high is easy to fit on a free wall. If there is no existing circuit, an electrician is needed. More markers on all our wall lights.

Cleaning woven bamboo and metal without damaging them

A duster or a soft cloth is enough for dust, without water or wet product. Check from time to time that the bracket screws and the metal frame stay tight. The weave especially fears damp: one more reason to keep it in a dry interior. To choose according to the room, compare on around the dining table and on bedroom wall lighting.

Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: you order with peace of mind, and each wall light is covered by a two-year warranty. Take the time to check the socket, the height and the IP20 rating before confirming your basket.

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