Wall fairy lights

The collection includes 176 references: metal, bamboo, rope or wood pendants, with IP54 for a terrace, and acrylic, metal or iron models, with IP20 for a bedroom or hallway. They offer warm white 2700 to 3500 K and cool white 4500 to 6500 K, with a dimmer on some models. Dimensions range from a 12 cm ceiling rose and 3 cm thickness to lampshades of 11 x 11 cm or 15 x 14 cm, for a pendant of 1 to 8 m.

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

A wall light string is fixed to the wall and diffuses LED light, with no bulb to change. In this collection, bamboo, rope, metal or acrylic combine with an LED socket, with a Japanese or modern look depending on the room.

It lights the wall, not the whole room: the light bounces off the surface and creates an atmosphere, a reading area or a marker for passage. Two temperatures coexist in the selection, a warm white 2700 to 3500 K and a cool white 4500 to 6500 K, sometimes on the same dimmable model. Materials are divided between bamboo, rope and wood for a Japanese spirit, and acrylic, metal or iron for a ball or round shape, in beige, white, pink or gold tones. Such a light fits well with the light strings already installed in the home. It also joins the rest of the lighting catalogue, pendant or wall light, for the same wall.

Where to install a wall light string in the home?

In the bedroom, it goes above the bed and replaces the bedside lamp; in the living room, it highlights a wall or a painting; in a hallway or on a staircase, it guides the step. A terrace accepts a model protected against water splashes.

A wall light string in the bedroom

Above the bedside or at the head of the bed, a model in warm white 2700 to 3500 K keeps the room calm at bedtime. Place the source at reading height, around 1.10 to 1.30 m from the floor depending on the furniture, to avoid having the light in your eyes. A wall light string for the bedroom is adjusted with a dimmer when the model offers one, and also serves as a night light.

Wall lighting decoration for the living room

On an accent wall, a picture frame or a reading corner, the shape matters as much as the light: round, ball or line in bamboo. Aim for a warm tone so as not to compete with the television screen in the evening. Two points framing a shelf are enough to draw the wall.

Wall light for a staircase or hallway

Along a climb or a hallway, space the points regularly, at hand height, so that each step is readable without dazzling. A cool white makes the contrast of the steps sharper. On the terrace, a model suited to water splashes extends the room: see the outdoor light strings.

Indoor or outdoor wall light string: which protection rating to choose?

The protection rating indicates where the light can live. An IP54 model withstands water splashes and is suitable for a terrace or a sheltered wall; an IP20 model stays indoors, in a bedroom or hallway. Check the data sheet before drilling.

Waterproof outdoor wall light string: what an IP54 covers

An IP54 protects against dust and water splashes, not against immersion or a powerful jet. On a terrace, fix the light under a roof overhang or on a wall sheltered from runoff. The Okinawa 40 bamboo pendant combines metal, bamboo, rope and wood in a set of 39 x 28 cm, with IP54. For a covered balcony, the IP44 versions may be enough; on a very exposed wall, the IP65 light strings go one step further.

How to read the protection rating before buying

The IP code appears on the product sheet, next to the material and the socket. The first digit covers solids, the second water. An IP20 announces dry indoor use, an IP54 resistance to splashes. Also check whether the light uses an LED socket: in this selection, that is the case everywhere.

Wall light string or wall light: what is the difference?

A wall light string brings decorative light, often without heavy work, while a wall light illuminates a precise area, near a mirror, a staircase or an entrance. Both can coexist on the same wall, one for atmosphere, the other for use.

Modern living room wall light

A round or ball shape, in metal, iron or acrylic, gives a clean and readable wall. The Orbée ball pendant comes in white, pink and gold, with a 12 cm ceiling rose and a 3 cm thickness. It has a dimmer, handy for lowering the intensity at the end of the evening.

Bohemian chic wall light

Bamboo, wood or rope, with a warm white light between 2700 and 3500 K: the wall takes on texture and the atmosphere stays soft. This Japanese look goes well with an interior in natural materials. It complements the range of light strings without repeating it.

Wall light for a washroom or a mirror

Near a mirror, a single point above the face creates shadows. Two points placed on each side, at eye height, light the face more evenly. Choose a clear light, and check that the source does not reflect directly in the glass.

Which light temperature for a living room, a bedroom or a hallway?

Warm white, between 2700 and 3500 K, gives a golden light suited to a bedroom or a reading corner. Cool white, between 4500 and 6500 K, lights a hallway, an entrance or a worktop more clearly. Some models offer both temperatures.

Warm white for the bedroom and reading corner

A golden light relaxes the eye at the end of the day and brings out wood, rope and bamboo. It is the natural choice above a bedside or a reading armchair, at moderate intensity.

Cool white for a hallway or entrance

In a passage, a clearer light makes contours and steps more readable, especially in the morning. It is also suitable near a worktop or an entrance where you look for your keys.

Powerful LED wall light: what to check on the data sheet

Read the stated power, the colour temperature, the number of light points and the presence of a dimmer. A light directed towards the wall renders differently from one diffusing into the room. In this selection, the LED models use an LED socket, and the 220 V power supply avoids a transformer visible on the wall.

How to choose between bamboo, metal, rope and acrylic?

Bamboo and rope bring a Japanese spirit, warm and textured, which ages well on a bohemian living room wall. Metal, iron and acrylic draw sharper shapes, in ball or round, for a modern interior. The chosen material decides the atmosphere as much as the care.

Bohemian wall light string

Bamboo, rope and wood marry with a warm white and a rounded shape. The Okinawa 40 set illustrates this approach: four materials on a single light, with IP54, for a terrace wall as well as a sheltered living room wall.

Original wall light: playing with shape and colour

A ball, a circle, a line: the silhouette alone is enough to change a wall. Beige, white, pink and gold tones allow you to match the light to the rest of the room. The Designix lighting catalogue brings together both families, natural materials and clean shapes.

How to hang and care for a wall light string?

Fix the light on a solid support, at eye height or above the furniture to be lit, and cut the power before drilling. A dimmable model is adjusted according to the time of day. A soft cloth is enough for care, without abrasive product.

At what height to hang the light

Above a bedside, allow 1.10 to 1.30 m from the floor; above a shelf or a worktop, aim for 60 to 80 cm between the source and the lit surface. For a pendant, adjust the length before fixing: the Orbée ball pendant extends over 1 to 8 m, the Okinawa 40 pendant measures 39 x 28 cm.

Dimmer, LED and warranty

A dimmer equips some models: it allows lowering the intensity in the evening without changing the fixture. The rechargeable light strings and the 24 V low voltage ones install without a wall socket, useful in a hallway or on a terrace.

What decor ideas with a wall light string?

Align several light points along a wall, frame a headboard, light a shelf or a reading corner. On a terrace, an IP54 model extends the room in the evening. The idea remains simple: light a wall, not the whole room.

Wall light string for the holidays

For an end-of-year decor, add light points along a frame or a railing, without fixing them permanently. The advantage of a wall light is that it stays in place the rest of the year: once the decorations are put away, the wall continues to be lit.

Children's wall light string

In a child's bedroom, keep the fixing out of reach of hands, in warm white, and prefer a natural material such as bamboo or wood. A dimmable model can be lowered at bedtime. A bedroom wall light placed at adult height avoids handling.

Everyday wall lighting decoration

Several aligned points draw a line, two points frame a headboard, one is enough on a shelf. On a terrace wall, choose an IP54 and check the shelter before drilling. To vary the renderings, browse all the light strings in the home and compare materials.

Each light in this selection is guaranteed for two years. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: you order, you try it on the wall, and you adjust if the rendering does not match. Start with the room, then the protection rating, then the light temperature, and finally compare materials in the whole lighting selection. One last point before validating: measure the width of the wall and the distance between two light points, that is what decides the final rhythm.

Frequently asked questions about the wall light string