LCD Lighting

LCD stands for Licht Creativ Design, a German brand specialising in outdoor lighting. Its wall lights, ceiling lights and table lamps are chosen first by the location to be lit and the IP rating, then by the material and finish that will match the facade.

• What is LCD lighting?
• Materials and finishes
• Which IP rating?
• Integrated LED or E27 socket
• Where to install it
• What kind of light
• Installing and maintaining
• Why choose the LCD brand

What is LCD lighting?

LCD Licht Creativ Design is a German manufacturer of high-end outdoor lighting, distributed in France by Designix. The range is mostly made up of outdoor wall lights and ceiling lights, with a few table lamps. Aluminium and stainless steel dominate, integrated LED features on a large share of the references, and the IP ratings are designed for outdoor use. Here is the full lighting collection.

What does the abbreviation LCD stand for?

LCD stands for Licht Creativ Design. The acronym is not translated: it is the manufacturer's name, kept as it is. Here it refers to a brand of outdoor lighting, not to any kind of technology.

LCD, a lighting brand and not a screen

A search for LCD often leads to liquid crystal displays. Here, the acronym refers to lighting: wall lights, ceiling lights, table lamps. If you are looking for a television or a monitor, this collection is not what you need.

Which materials and finishes should you choose for LCD lighting?

For a wall exposed to driving rain, stainless steel and powder-coated aluminium hold up best over time; under a canopy, steel is perfectly fine. The finish is then decided by the facade: silver or anthracite blend into a light render, black and white create contrast. An opal diffuser softens the effect, glass makes it crisper. You can browse Designix lighting by material to compare.

Aluminium, steel or stainless steel: which holds up best outdoors?

Powder-coated or anodised aluminium is light, resists corrosion and allows for slim lines. Stainless steel keeps its metallic sheen outdoors and features on wall lights such as the silver stainless steel wall light. Steel, heavier, appears on robust assemblies. The choice depends first on how exposed the wall is.

Which light colour on a light facade?

On a light render, silver and anthracite fade away and let the shape do the work, while white almost disappears entirely. On a dark facade, black underlines discreetly and white draws the eye. Keep the same finish on every light point on the same wall: that is what gives a facade coherence, like the anthracite version of this wall light fitted in a row on the same house.

Which IP rating should you choose for LCD outdoor lighting?

Start from the location, not the style: under a canopy, IP44 is enough; on a facade exposed to rain, aim for IP54; on a heavily splashed wall, IP65. The range covers these three levels, in wall lights as well as ceiling lights, which means you can equip several light points on the same house without changing product family.

IP44, IP54, IP65: what is the difference?

The first digit concerns solids, the second water. IP44 protects against splashes, IP54 against splashing and direct rain, IP65 against water jets. In practice, focus on the second digit: it indicates the level of exposure the light can take outdoors.

Can you install outdoor lighting under a porch?

Yes, and it is the simplest location: a porch, a canopy or a covered terrace shelters from direct rain, so IP44 is enough. Still check that water does not run off the roof onto the light. For a truly exposed slab, like the white IP65 outdoor ceiling light, go up one rating level.

How do you choose between LCD LED lighting and an E27 socket model?

An LCD light with integrated LED arrives ready to install and gives a warm white light, with no bulb to buy. An E27 socket model lets you choose the bulb and replace it yourself. Both exist in the range, particularly among the outdoor wall lights, depending on whether you prefer ready to use or flexibility.

Do you need to buy a bulb with LCD lighting?

Only if the light has an E27 socket. On integrated LED models, the source is already in the light: nothing to plan for. Check this point before ordering, it saves an unnecessary return. The announced colour temperature stays the same in both cases, warm white.

Can you change the bulb in an integrated LED light?

No, the LED module is not replaced like a bulb: the light carries its own source. An E27 model, on the other hand, accepts a new bulb without changing the wall light, like the same wall light in LED version, to compare with its socket variant. It is up to you to choose between simplicity and maintainability.

Where to install LCD lighting: facade, terrace, entrance or garden?

On a facade, a wall light marks the entrance and the gable; under a canopy or a covered terrace, an outdoor ceiling light lights a wide area. For a garden table with no socket, the cordless table lamp moves wherever you want. Each location has its IP rating, and that is what dictates the rest. Find our selection of lighting sorted by use.

Which light to illuminate a house entrance?

A wall light placed beside the door, with the beam directed downwards, lights the way without dazzling. An IP65 model holds up on an exposed wall, like the black aluminium outdoor wall light. On a sheltered entrance, an IP44 in stainless steel is more than enough and is simpler to install.

How do you light a terrace with no power socket?

The black cordless table lamp in aluminium sits on the table and works with no connection: IP54, warm white LED, built-in dimmer. It also comes as a white cordless lamp for light-coloured tables. With a power supply available under the covered terrace, a ceiling light illuminates a wider area above the meal.

What kind of light does LCD lighting give and how do you match it?

LCD lights give a warm white, between 2700 and 3500 K, which warms a facade in the evening without dazzling. Opal diffusers spread the light evenly. Some models are dimmable. The most important point remains matching the same colour temperature on every light point on the same wall.

Warm white or neutral white for a facade?

Warm white, around 2700 to 3500 K, suits a facade: it lights without harshness and ties in with the interior light. Neutral white, cooler, remains useful on a technical area or a car park. On a house, mixing the two on the same wall creates a visible patch in the eye.

How do you adjust the brightness of outdoor lighting?

When the light is listed as dimmable, the brightness is adjusted directly, with no extra installation. On other models, the solution lies in the bulb: a dimmable E27 bulb with a suitable switch. For a facade night light, a low brightness is enough. Discover the silver version of the table lamp, also dimmable, and Designix lighting that shares this colour temperature.

How do you install and maintain LCD outdoor lighting?

Fix the wall light to a sound support, with protected power supply, and place it preferably above the area to be lit. Maintenance is limited to a soft cloth and mild soap, on powder-coated aluminium as well as stainless steel. Check the socket type before buying a bulb.

How do you fix an outdoor wall light to a wall?

Mark the height, draw the holes level, then use wall plugs suited to the support: brick, concrete or cladding do not call for the same fixings. The power box must remain accessible and protected. Point the beam downwards to light the way, upwards to highlight a wall.

How do you clean an aluminium outdoor light?

A soft damp cloth and mild soap are enough, with no abrasive or solvent: they scratch powder coatings and dull stainless steel. Avoid directing a high-pressure jet at the light, it pushes water where it should not go. Cleaning twice a year, in spring and autumn, keeps the finishes sharp. See the white IP54 outdoor wall light and all our lighting to spot the models that are easy to maintain.

Why choose the LCD brand?

LCD is a German specialist in high-end outdoor lighting: metal materials, coherent finishes and IP ratings designed for the outdoors. The benefit shows when you equip a whole facade, with wall lights and ceiling lights that share the same design and the same light.

Where does LCD sit in terms of budget?

The brand sits in the mid to high price range: accessible models sit alongside more elaborate pieces in stainless steel or anodised aluminium. The price shown on each product page reflects the material, the finish and the source. The best reference point remains how long it lasts on an outdoor wall.

What does the Designix service include?

We provide secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and a customer service team that answers before as well as after the purchase. If you are hesitating between two finishes or two IP ratings, write to us with a photo of the facade. See the silver LED outdoor wall light, then the Designix lighting range as a whole.

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