Ceramic wall light

Start with the shape and the socket: a square ceramic wall light in E27 for wide illumination, a round or half-moon one in G9 for a more graphic light. This collection brings together wall lights made entirely of ceramic and LED, mostly white, with an E27 socket at 15 W or a G9 at 8 W and a five-year warranty.

• What a ceramic wall light is
• Choosing for the living room
• Power and socket
• Where to place it
• Toilets and WC
• Bohemian chic and country chic
• Dimensions, shape, colour
• Outdoors and IP rating
• Installing and maintaining

What is a ceramic wall light and what light does it give?

A ceramic wall light is a wall fixture whose ceramic shade spreads light upwards, downwards or to the sides, depending on the shape of its opening. The whole selection is in ceramic and LED, with an E27 or G9 socket, and a white tone that comes back on almost every model.

White ceramic wall light: why this shade dominates

White ceramic is the base shade of nearly all the models, because it throws light back instead of absorbing it and it blends into a pale wall. Grey and black appear on a minority of references, beige and green on a few. On a wall that is already coloured, a range of white wall lights leaves the colour to the wall.

How to read the opening of a ceramic shade

An arched or slotted opening throws light up and down and draws two cones on the wall. A half-moon or half-cylinder spreads it more widely to the sides. A closed shape, cube or opal globe, lights in a more enveloping way without dazzling. The choice is made on the pool of light you want to see, not on the silhouette alone.

Which ceramic wall lights should you choose for the living room?

For a living room, allow one wall light per wall you want to highlight, in addition to a ceiling light or a floor lamp. Square and curved shapes light widely, G9 models at 8 W suit targeted ambient lighting. The range of wall lamps for living rooms also covers the dining room.

Modern living room wall light: which shapes to favour

On a modern living room wall, the square shape remains the most common: Zoraida, square ceramic wall light measuring 12 x 34 x 10 cm with an E27 socket, and Calder, rectangular with a double output, 9.5 x 32.5 x 9.5 cm. For a softer result, Ceralune and its arched opening, or Sorlinissa and its curved face, break the angle of the wall. A symmetrical pair frames a large room well, as offered by the modern living room wall light selection.

Where to place the wall light when the wall is already furnished

Above a sofa, place the wall light at about one metre eighty from the floor so the light does not fall into the eyes of seated people. Between two windows, a flat shape that barely protrudes from the wall stays discreet. If the wall is cluttered, a ceramic wall light with a low profile is better than a thick model.

Powerful living room wall light or powerful LED wall light: what do the watts say?

In this collection, the stated power follows the socket: E27 models are given at 15 W, G9 models at 8 W. The luminous flux then depends on the bulb fitted. A wall light remains accent lighting: to light strongly, it is better to multiply the light points than to rely on a single one.

Powerful LED wall light: what the socket changes

An E27 socket takes a screw bulb of classic shape, easier to replace and to change in colour temperature. A G9 socket takes a small pin bulb, which fits into flat and rectangular shapes. At equal stated power, it is the socket that decides the shape of the wall light and its bulk. The LED wall lights from the house all follow this principle.

Powerful lighting wall light: is one wall light enough?

Rarely. For truly powerful lighting, you combine: a ceiling light for general light, a wall light for the wall, a table lamp for reading. E27 models light more widely than G9 ones, but two well-placed light points are better than a single one pushed to the maximum.

Where to place a ceramic wall light: bedroom, hallway, corridor or staircase?

Living room and dining room come first among the rooms covered, followed by the bedroom, the hallway and the corridor. In a narrow passage or a staircase, a flat shape that barely protrudes is preferred. It is the projection, not the visible length, that decides how much it gets in the way in the passage.

Staircase wall light: which shape does not obstruct the passage

On a staircase, Roslinella, a half-cylinder 29 cm high and 16.5 cm deep, and Lunlineno, rectangular at 15.5 x 31 x 6.5 cm, go unnoticed. The same model is repeated along the climb, at hand height, for continuous lighting. The models gathered in the staircase wall lighting range were chosen for this reason.

Hallway and corridor: choosing a compact wall light

In a hallway, Mirlinella and Lysara, two cubes of 14 x 14 x 14 cm, light without taking up space. Prysm, oval at 11 x 18 x 14.5 cm, suits a corridor. Kallinora, a flat square only 4.5 cm high, slips above a door. See also the corridor wall lights and the bedroom wall lights for the neighbouring rooms.

Which wall light for a toilet and a designer WC?

In a toilet, a compact ceramic wall light such as a cube or an oval lights just enough without taking up space. The selection is mostly IP20, a rating suited to dry rooms; only a few models are IP44, to be kept for areas where extra protection is wanted.

Designer WC wall light: shapes and shades that work

The cube and the oval fit into a small volume without looking bulky. For a graphic result, Lepanto comes in grey and black, with up and down lighting. White remains the most versatile in a space with no natural light.

Toilet wall light: IP20 or IP44?

IP20 protects against finger contact and dust, which is enough in a dry room. IP44 adds protection against water splashes, useful near a water point. No model in this collection is intended for direct exposure to rain: for a damp room, look instead at the bathroom wall lights.

How do you get a bohemian chic or country chic style with a ceramic wall light?

The bohemian chic spirit comes from natural shades and soft shapes: beige, green or white ceramic, round, curved or ball shapes. For a country chic mood, these wall lights are paired with raw materials and warm light, without multiplying the sources.

Bohemian chic wall light: colours and materials

Beige, green and taupe set the tone, on a round or curved shape. Ceramic brings a matte material that does not throw back hard glare. A round wall light or a ball model placed alone on a wall is enough to create the mood, with no other accessory.

Country chic wall light: ceramic in a country decor

A country chic wall light is recognised by its natural material and its warm light. It is paired with wood, linen or stone, and cold white is avoided by choosing a bulb with a warm temperature, around 2700 K. Glass appears on some of the models, and the glass models go well with this decor.

How to choose: dimensions, shape, colour and socket?

First measure the space available on the wall, then choose the shape: square for a graphic result, round or curved for more softness. The white colour blends into a pale wall; grey, black, beige or green create contrast. The socket then decides the available power.

Beige, green or black ceramic wall light: which colour

White dominates very widely, then grey and black in equal measure, while beige and green remain a minority. On a dark wall, a pale wall light stands out; on a pale wall, a dark shade draws the silhouette. Beige and green suit a soft, natural mood.

Measure before drilling: length, depth, height

Three measurements matter: the length, the part visible on the wall, then the depth, that is the projection into the passage, and finally the height. Kallinora is only 4.5 cm high, which makes it discreet above a door. Also check the position of the back box before drilling.

Weatherproof outdoor wall light: what should you check?

For outdoors, the protection rating matters before style: a high IP is needed, suited to damp rooms and bad weather. This collection is mainly made up of IP20 wall lights for indoors, with a few IP44 models, which suit damp rooms but not direct exposure to rain.

IP rating: what IP20 and IP44 really protect against

IP20 protects against solid objects and finger contact, but not against water. IP44 adds protection against water splashes from all directions. Neither protects against immersion or prolonged driving rain: it is a scale of protection, not a guarantee of absolute watertightness.

When a ceramic wall light stays indoors

On a covered terrace, under an awning or in a dry garage, an indoor wall light can work if it stays sheltered. As soon as it is exposed to rain, a model designed for it is needed. For a wet room, turn to the bathroom wall lights or a suitable indoor wall light.

How do you install and maintain a ceramic wall light?

Installation is done on a back box, with the connection to the mains entrusted to a professional if you are not confident. Ceramic is cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth, without abrasive products. All the wall lights in the collection come with a five-year warranty.

Fitting and connecting a wall light

Switch off the power at the breaker before any work. Fix the bracket onto the back box, connect the wires according to the model's instructions, then screw on the shade. If any doubt remains about the connection, call an electrician: fitting is done once, better to do it well.

Cleaning ceramic without damaging the finish

A soft, slightly damp cloth is enough for dust. Avoid abrasive sponges and acidic products, which dull the enamel. On a model that combines glass and ceramic, clean the glass separately, without taking it apart unnecessarily.

For a living room wall, Zoraida offers a large luminous band with an E27 socket, while Lepanto draws two cones up and down and comes in grey or black. Cirena in IP44 suits a damp room. Complete with the dining room wall lights and the kitchen wall lights if you are lighting several rooms on the same level.

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