Grey outdoor wall lights

Count four points before choosing: the room to light, the shape of the diffuser, the material and the socket. All the grey outdoor wall lights in this collection are IP54, contemporary in style, with an E27 or GU10 socket and a 5-year warranty.

• How to choose a grey outdoor wall light
• Which wall light for a terrace
• E27 outdoor bulb
• What IP54 means
• Using a wall light in the living room
• Adult bedroom and staircase
• Matching grey with a sofa and curtains
• High-end design and Art Deco
• Installing and maintaining

How do you choose a grey outdoor wall light?

A grey outdoor wall light comes down to four points: the room to light, the shape of the diffuser, the material and the socket. The whole collection is IP54, in grey, contemporary in style, with a 5-year warranty.

Anthracite grey or light grey outdoor wall lights: which shade should you choose?

Anthracite grey barely shows on a dark render and creates a sharp contrast on a pale facade; light grey blends into stone-coloured render. If your wall is very dark, compare with the anthracite and dark grey finishes before deciding.

Aluminium or metal: which material for an outdoor wall light?

Aluminium is used on Bulbina, Bramor and Murina, metal on Nixora and Nersameta. Both hold up outdoors; aluminium is reassuring on an exposed facade, metal suits a sheltered wall. To get a sense of the collection, browse all our lighting and the contemporary models.

Which grey outdoor wall light for a terrace?

On a terrace, a grey wall light mainly lights the mood and the walkway: a cylinder such as Nixora or Bramor focuses the light downwards, while a 20 cm opal globe such as Bulbina or Murina spreads it more widely. Every model in the collection is IP54.

Tube, ball or globe: which shape of light for a terrace?

The Nixora ribbed cylinder and the Bramor in anthracite grey cast a tight cone towards the ground, useful for not lighting the neighbours' table. The globes of the Bulbina and the Murina spread light over a 20 cm diameter.

How should you position an outdoor wall light on a terrace wall?

Point the diffuser downwards, at eye level, to follow the walkway without dazzling. Keep the model away from areas with direct water jets. Our selection of wall lights for terraces gathers the suitable formats, including design models for terraces.

E27 outdoor bulb: which one should you choose for a wall light?

The E27 models in this collection take a screw-in bulb, with a stated maximum power of 60 W; the GU10 model is stated at 50 W. Choose a bulb intended for outdoor use and a light suited to the purpose: softer for a terrace, sharper for an entrance.

E27 or GU10: which socket for an outdoor wall light?

Most models are E27 (Bulbina, Nixora, Nersameta, Murina), which leaves the choice of bulb and colour temperature. The Bramor is GU10: the format is more compact and the source is changed with a quarter turn. Stay within the stated maximum power.

Can you fit a low-energy bulb in an outdoor wall light?

Yes, as long as the bulb is intended for outdoor use and the power stays below the stated maximum. The LED outdoor wall lights in the range give an idea of the lighting effects obtained with this type of source.

What does IP54 mean on an outdoor wall light?

IP54 means the wall light is protected against dust and against water splashes: this is the rating of every model in this collection. It suits a terrace or entrance wall. For direct exposure to water jets, it is better to look at our IP65 selection.

Does an IP54 wall light fear rain and splashes?

Rain and side splashes are covered, including on an exposed wall. Direct hose spraying or immersion, however, are not. On a facade swept by sea spray, our selection of watertight outdoor wall lights goes further.

Do you need an IP65 wall light near a pool or a water point?

Yes, as soon as the fitting can receive powerful splashes, an IP65 selection is safer. Near an entrance, models with a motion sensor avoid leaving the light on.

Living room wall lights: how do you light a living room with a wall light?

Most models in this collection are suitable for the living room as well as outdoors. Indoors, a grey wall light complements the main light: on either side of a sofa or a bookcase, it shapes the wall without lighting it head-on and goes unnoticed during the day.

How many light points should you plan for a living room?

Think in terms of symmetry and zones rather than numbers: one wall light on each side of the sofa, another at the corner of a long wall. The opal globe of the Murina lights widely, the Nixora cylinder stays discreet.

Are these wall lights also suitable indoors?

Yes: Bulbina, Nixora, Nersameta and Murina are suitable for the bedroom, living room and hallway, and the Murina is also suitable for the bathroom. A grey indoor wall light can be found in a wider selection, such as the design wall lights or all Designix lighting.

Adult bedroom wall lights or staircase wall lights: how should you use them?

These grey wall lights are suitable for outdoors as well as the bedroom, living room, hallway and staircase. In an adult bedroom, they replace a bedside lamp and free up the nightstand; in a stairwell, they accompany the descent without dazzling the person coming down.

Is a grey wall light above a bedside table a good idea?

Yes, if the diffuser points down towards the book rather than towards the eyes. A diffusing opal globe lights two people without a harsh patch on the wall. On a dark headboard, a darker finish such as the black outdoor wall lights is less noticeable.

How do you light a stairwell with wall lights?

Allow one wall light per level, at hand height, to light the next step without dazzling. The compact format of the fluted Nersameta slips onto a narrow wall and its E27 socket is changed without tools.

How do you match a grey wall light with a grey sofa and curtains?

The grey of a wall light matches almost anything: it blends into a light grey wall, stands out on a dark wall and lets the fabrics take centre stage. The choice of curtain therefore comes down to the temperature of the room more than to the light itself.

What curtain colour with a light grey sofa?

A light grey sofa takes off-white, beige, terracotta or petrol blue curtains, which warm the room without contradicting it. Tone on tone also works, with a stronger pearl grey. The grey wall light stays discreet in both cases.

What curtain with a dark grey sofa?

With a dark grey sofa, light curtains, ecru linen or off-white, brighten the room; green or mustard tones create a deliberate contrast. Avoid a grey too close to the sofa, which flattens the whole.

Pink and grey bathroom: which wall lighting?

Pink and grey go well together if the light stays soft: an opal globe rather than a bare source, which throws harsh reflections on the tiles. The Murina is suitable for this room, and our bathroom wall lighting completes the search.

High-end design wall lights or 1930s Art Deco style: which should you choose?

The collection is contemporary: geometric lines, ribbed or fluted cylinders, opal globes, a uniform grey finish, with no Art Deco ornament. For a 1930s interior, it serves as a discreet counterpoint rather than a reproduction. High-end design shows here in the material, aluminium or metal, and in the 5-year warranty.

Art Deco wall lights: does the collection draw on them?

No, its shapes are geometric and smooth, with no pattern or worked brass. In a 1930s interior, it plays the role of modern contrast. The 1930s-style wall lights come closer to that period, as do certain references in industrial style.

What sets a high-end design wall light apart?

Three factual markers: the material, here aluminium or metal; the finish, a grey kept consistent from one model to the next; and the lifespan, with a 5-year warranty. The tube, ball and globe shapes outlast trends and match a dark wall as well as a light one.

How do you install and maintain a grey outdoor wall light?

An outdoor wall light is fixed to a flush mounting box, with the power cut at the circuit breaker; if in doubt about the wiring, an electrician should step in. Once fitted, a soft cloth is enough: the aluminium and metal in the collection are cleaned with soapy water, never with an abrasive product.

How do you wire an outdoor wall light?

Switch off the circuit breaker, identify live, neutral and earth, then fix the bracket to a suitable flush mounting box. Check that the cable entry stays watertight under the cover. If the wiring is old or doubtful, entrust the connection to an electrician.

How should you maintain an aluminium or metal wall light?

A soft cloth and soapy water are enough, with no abrasive sponge or solvent, which dull the grey finish. Remove insects from the glass diffuser while dry, and change the bulb with the power off, once the fitting has cooled.

For a terrace, the Nixora points the light downwards and the Bramor stays understated with its 6.4 cm diameter; for a living room, the Bulbina and its 20 cm opal sphere light more widely. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany every order.

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