{"title":"Brass portholes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brass bulkhead light is chosen first for its finish and its weatherproofing: brushed brass for a hallway or a door, polished brass to catch the light, a sealed model with a gasket as soon as there is water or sea air. Then come the round shape, drilling with the template and the thickness of the mounting surface to check before screwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat kind of light does a brass bulkhead light give in a room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brass bulkhead light diffuses a soft, directed light, often through frosted or ribbed glass that spreads it without glare. Mounted as a wall light or on the ceiling, it lights a hallway, an entrance or a corner of a bathroom, and the brass throws back a warm reflection that warms the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe light of a brass bulkhead light in a hallway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a narrow hallway, the frosted glass spreads the light over the wall and avoids the harsh white point above the eyes. Brushed brass throws back a warm halo that offsets the coldness of a white wall or grey tiles. Place the wall light at eye level to make the most of this reflection, not thirty centimetres from the ceiling where it is no longer seen. A long hallway benefits from two points rather than a single one in the middle. To compare formats, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/hublots\"\u003ethe range of bulkhead lights\u003c\/a\u003e and the sizes suited to each passage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWall light or ceiling light: what changes the result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a wall light, the bulkhead light illuminates the wall and the person passing: the light is lateral, almost decorative. As a ceiling light, the same glass projects towards the floor and mainly serves to light a landing or a storage room. The choice therefore depends on the function: accompanying a passage or lighting a small surface. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ecollection of light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e shows the two families side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"porte\"\u003eWhich brass bulkhead light to choose for a door?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a door, choose a brass bulkhead light whose fixing matches the thickness of the leaf: the fixed version screws on and stays in place, the opening version adds an opening. Brushed brass goes with anything, polished brass catches the light more in a dark hallway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrass bulkhead light for a door: the fixed version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed version screws onto the leaf and adds no operation: it is the simplest and most airtight mounting. Before drilling, measure the thickness of the door and locate the inner rail so as not to hit a hollow core. The template supplied with the bulkhead light gives the screw spacing. On a glazed door, prefer mounting on a solid support. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hublots\"\u003edecorative screw-on bulkhead lights\u003c\/a\u003e are well suited to this mounting. The collar is the finishing ring that hides the cut-out and ensures the through-mounting; on a thick door, it bridges the gap between the bulkhead light and the inner face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpening bulkhead light: when the opening really serves a purpose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening bulkhead light is justified on a thick interior door, an old kitchen leaf or an office door that you want to make visually connecting. It requires checking the swing of the panel and the free space on each side. For maintenance, the axis and the gasket are cleaned more often than fixed glass. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hublots-d-exterieur\"\u003emodels intended for the facade\u003c\/a\u003e follow the same logic of reinforced fixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou-poser\"\u003eRound brass bulkhead light: where to place it in the home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round brass bulkhead light is mounted as a wall light on a wall, on the ceiling or on a door: entrance, hallway, bathroom, kitchen. Its circular shape requires drilling with the template and a flat surface. It is installed at eye level to make the most of the brass reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRound brass bulkhead light in an entrance or a hallway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an entrance, the bulkhead light opens up the space as soon as the door is crossed and serves as a light marker next to the coat rack or the shoe cabinet. The round shape softens the angles of a straight hallway. Measure the width of the wall before choosing the diameter: on a sixty-centimetre wall, a large model overwhelms. The table below summarises the uses by room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe round bulkhead light in the bathroom, near the mirror\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear the mirror, it lights the face from the side and avoids the shadow of the central ceiling light. Two precautions: stay out of direct shower spray and choose a sealed version with a gasket around the glass. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hublots-etanches\"\u003esealed bulkhead lights for damp rooms\u003c\/a\u003e are made for this use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich brass bulkhead light for which room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of bulkhead light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo check before drilling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrance, hallway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed round bulkhead light as a wall light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushed brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye level and electrical supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed bulkhead light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushed or polished brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection rating and glass gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed round or LED bulkhead light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushed brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistance from water and cooking zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, office\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed decorative bulkhead light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished or patinated brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat surface and nature of the support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed or opening bulkhead light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushed brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness of the leaf and swing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade, terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed outdoor bulkhead light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatinated brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSea air and quality of the screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"finitions\"\u003eBrushed, polished or patinated brass light fitting: which finish to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrushed brass offers a matte, understated look, polished brass reflects light like a mirror, patinated brass plays on the patina of time. Brushed forgives fingerprints, polished requires regular wiping, patinated embraces the marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrushed brass, more matte day to day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection currently contains no products. The characteristics of material, socket, protection rating, light temperature, dimensions, style and rooms are therefore not available on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolished or patinated brass: the desired effect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolished is a choice of atmosphere: it catches the light and wakes up a dark wall, marble or a dark kitchen. It tarnishes on contact, hence more frequent wiping. Patinated starts from a darker shade and matches second-hand furniture and stone. Compare the three finishes in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour brass light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eBrushed, polished, patinated brass: what changes day to day\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAppearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMatches with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushed brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte, fine grain, discreet reflection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple wiping, marks barely visible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight wood, concrete, matte tiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiny, mirror-like reflection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular wiping to keep the shine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark colours, marble, glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatinated brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarker shade, aged look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLittle maintenance, the patina evolves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond-hand furniture, stone, coastal style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"humide\"\u003eCan a brass bulkhead light be installed in a damp room or outside?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you choose a sealed model, identified by its protection rating and by a gasket around the glass. In a bathroom as on a facade, water and sea air mainly attack the fixings: solid brass and suitable screws limit greening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBathroom: the role of the gasket and the IP rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protection rating, noted IP followed by two digits, summarises resistance to dust then to water: the higher the digits, the more the light fitting withstands humidity. The gasket matters as much as the rating, because it is what prevents steam from settling behind the glass. In a bathroom, keep the bulkhead light out of direct reach of the jet. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hublots-etanches\"\u003esealed version for the bathroom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrass bulkhead light outdoors and by the sea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, brass patinates and turns green faster, without losing its strength. Stainless screws are the real weak point: they are what rusts first on an exposed facade. On the coast, rinsing with clean water from time to time limits salt deposits. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hublots-d-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor bulkhead lights\u003c\/a\u003e are designed for this exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lustre\"\u003eBrass chandelier or brass bulkhead light: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brass chandelier lights a room from its centre, high up, and suits a living room or a dining room. A brass bulkhead light lights as a wall light, as close as possible to the wall or the door. The two can coexist if you keep the same brass finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrass chandelier: light from the centre of the room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended in the centre, the chandelier gives a downward light that gathers people around the table or the sofa. It structures the room and serves as a visual landmark. It is chosen when the volume to be lit is large and the ceiling allows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrass bulkhead light: light as close as possible to the wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulkhead light works at the periphery: it accompanies a passage, highlights a door, lights a mirror. It replaces the ordinary wall light with a visible object, with diffusing glass and a noticeable ring. To combine the two, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe complete light fitting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e keeping the same shade of brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"led\"\u003eBulkhead light with motion sensor or LED bulkhead light: when is it useful?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED bulkhead light switches on instantly and consumes little for the use of a hallway or an entrance. The motion sensor adds switching on when passing, handy on a staircase, a porch or a facade. The two combine in LED models with a sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLED bulkhead light: what it changes day to day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LED reaches full brightness without warm-up time, which counts in a hallway where you do not linger. It also avoids the question of changing the bulb on a light fitting fixed high up. In terms of result, the colour temperature is everything: around 2700 to 3000 kelvins, the light leans warm and matches the brass; beyond that, it cools the whole. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hublots-led\"\u003eLED bulkhead lights\u003c\/a\u003e cover this use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotion sensor: for which passages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor is useful where your hands are full: staircase, porch, garage driveway, entrance with the shopping. It avoids searching for the switch and turns off by itself after the passage. Check the detection field before fixing the wall light, a corner wall can hide it. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hublots-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003ebulkhead lights with motion sensor\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hublots-led-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003eLED models with sensor\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hublots-d-exterieur-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003eoutdoor bulkhead lights with sensor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow to maintain a brass bulkhead light and let it patinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft cloth is enough: dust it, wipe with a non-abrasive product and rinse with clean water, especially by the sea. Brass patinates naturally and takes on a darker shade; anyone who wants to keep the original shine wipes more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning a brass bulkhead light without scratching it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the glass, with a damp microfibre cloth, without scouring product. For the ring, a mild soap then a rinse with clean water: product residues left to dry leave matte marks. Avoid abrasive powders and aggressive metal polishes, which remove the surface layer and leave micro-scratches visible in raking light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLetting the brass patinate, or not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnvarnished brass darkens with time and gains a golden-brown shade, sought after in a coastal or period decor. If you want to keep the initial shine, on the other hand, regular wiping slows this evolution without stopping it. So choose the finish with full knowledge: polished requires attention, patinated embraces the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about the brass bulkhead light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eBrushed brass light fitting: in which room to place it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrushed brass suits heavily used rooms: entrance, hallway, kitchen, bathroom. Its matte appearance shows fingerprints little and matches light woods, concrete and matte tiles. It is reserved for walls where the light should stay soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eBrass chandelier: how to match it with a brass bulkhead light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the same finish on both: two brushed brass, or two patinated brass. The chandelier carries the light from the centre of the room, the bulkhead light lights as a wall light near the wall or the door. The identical shade avoids the contrast between a very shiny brass and a dark brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eBrass bulkhead light for a door: which version to choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fixed version screws onto the leaf and stays in place: it lights and decorates without adding anything to the operation. The opening version is justified if you want to be able to open the bulkhead light. In both cases, check the thickness of the door before drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eRound brass bulkhead light: what use in a bathroom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a bathroom, the round brass bulkhead light is mounted as a wall light near the mirror or above the vanity, choosing a sealed model with a gasket around the glass. The round shape requires drilling with the template and a flat surface to press the gasket against.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to clean a brass bulkhead light without scratching it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft cloth, then wipe with a non-abrasive product before rinsing with clean water. Avoid aggressive powders and polishes that scratch the brass and the glass. By the sea, more frequent wiping limits the greening of the fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne last point before drilling: note the height of the electrical supply, the thickness of the support and the desired finish, then open \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hublots\"\u003eall available bulkhead lights\u003c\/a\u003e to compare shapes and mountings. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany you from choice to installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Brass bulkhead lights: a light fitting that dresses the room and lights it just right\",\"description\":\"Brushed or patinated brass bulkhead lights: shape, finish, installation in a damp room or on a door. 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