Wall Light

A wall lighting fixture mounts on the wall, at hand height by the bedside or higher in a hallway, and lights without taking up floor or furniture space. This selection brings together wall lights in metal, glass, fabric or aluminium, with E27, G9 or E14 sockets, mostly in warm white, plus an IP65 outdoor version.

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

A wall light, also called a wall sconce, mounts on the wall and lights without taking up floor or furniture space. In this selection, it mostly runs on an E27 or G9 bulb, in warm white light, with LED models and an IP65 outdoor version.

Indoor wall light

A wall sconce differs from a pendant, which hangs from the ceiling, and from a ceiling light, which lights the whole room from above. It lights a precise spot: a book, a worktop, a passage. Warm white light, between 2700 and 3500 K, dominates the selection; a few references lean towards neutral or cool white. On the bulb side, the E27 socket is replaced anywhere, the G9 fits a reduced format. Some models with integrated LED lighting need no bulb. The lighting catalogue also covers pendant lights if you prefer to light from the ceiling.

Outdoor wall light

Outside, the protection rating matters before style. An outdoor wall light resists water spray when rated IP65, while the rest of the selection is IP20, intended for an indoor wall. Aluminium withstands moisture, and up and down lighting shapes a facade without dazzling the visitor.

Living room wall light: how to choose a wall light for the living area?

In the living room, a wall light complements a ceiling light or pendant and creates accent lighting. The selection comes in metal, glass or fabric, in black, white or gold, with dimmable models that let you adjust the intensity in the evening.

Which wall light for the living room in the evening?

In the evening, a low and warm source is better than general lighting. For an original wall light, the material matters as much as the shape. The Prestige Chic linen wall light softens the light behind a fabric and its adjustable arm aims at the sofa or an armchair; it runs on an E27 socket up to 40 W and accepts a dimmer. The Kena glass globe wall light plays the opposite effect: a 15 cm globe in glass and metal, E27 socket, 10 W, which diffuses a soft light. The living room lights bring these two approaches together, from the textile model to the glass globe.

Where to place a wall light above a sofa?

Generally, the wall light is hung between 1.40 m and 1.60 m from the floor, about 30 cm above the backrest, to avoid glare when seated. Two symmetrical wall lights frame a sofa; one alone is enough above a reading armchair. It sits near a wall shelf or a wall hook without replacing them, and its axis stays aligned with the furniture it highlights.

Bedroom wall light: which model for a bedside or a headboard?

In the bedroom, a wall light replaces the bedside lamp and frees the nightstand. This selection offers E27 and G9 sockets in warm white, sometimes with a dimmer, in globe, tube or cage shapes to place above the bed, within reach.

Bedroom wall light

A compact metal model of 10 cm is enough as a reading light. The Kido black wall light hangs as a single block under its mount, with a G9 socket and 8 W. The bedroom lights gather these short formats. For a dark wall, the black models blend into the paint. For a tall headboard, the adult bedroom lights offer adjustable arms that light each side of the bed.

Bedside wall light or table lamp?

A wall light frees the nightstand and removes the trailing cable; a wall switch avoids searching for the cord in the dark. A table lamp keeps the advantage of being movable and replaceable without drilling. If you rent and do not want to drill, look instead at the battery models mentioned below.

WC light, toilet light and hallway: which wall lighting to choose?

In a hallway, a staircase, a WC or an entryway, the wall light guides the passage without cluttering the floor. Here you find compact models in metal and glass, with G9 or E27 sockets, suited to small rooms and circulation areas, including discreet lighting.

Original WC light

A Bibi white wall light of 3 cm depth and 8 W with a G9 socket lights a small WC without encroaching on the passage. For a stronger note, the Linear black graphite glass wall light shows 10 W with an E14 socket, to place high above a mirror or a vanity top.

Lighting a hallway and a staircase

In a long hallway, repeat the same wall light every 2 to 3 metres, at hand height, to avoid shadow areas. A warm light not directed towards the eyes is enough: the passage does not need a powerful beam. The hallway wall lights range from round to tube format. The entryway and hall lighting complete the first impression, and in a staircase, it is better to alternate points than to light only the bottom.

Bathroom and kitchen wall light: what should you check?

In the bathroom and kitchen, the protection rating matters above all. The selection is mostly IP20, for a wall away from splashes, with an IP65 aluminium model usable near a water point or outside, and easy to wipe.

Bathroom wall light

IP20 is suitable on a dry wall, away from the shower and bathtub. IP65 withstands splashes and the humidity of a poorly ventilated room. Glass cleans with a wipe: glass wall lights are the simplest to maintain in a damp room, and the Uaso aluminium wall light in IP65 holds up near a water point.

Kitchen wall light

Along a worktop, the wall light illuminates the useful area when the room is already lit from the ceiling. An adjustable arm lets you aim at the hob or the sink, and aluminium washes faster than a textile. The kitchen lighting also includes pendants, handy above a central island.

Outdoor wall light: which wall light for a facade or an entryway?

For outdoors, choose the protection rating first. The selection includes an IP65 aluminium wall light of 10 x 10 x 10 cm, at 6 W with a G9 socket, which lights up and down and is placed near an entryway, a facade or on a terrace.

Outdoor wall light

Aluminium stays light and suited to moisture: the Uaso IP65 outdoor wall light combines a 10 cm cube and two beams, up and down, in white or black. The G9 socket remains accessible to change the bulb, and the outdoor wall light withstands water spray.

Outdoor wall light for entryway and facade

Near a door, place one wall light on each side of the frame, or a single one above, at shoulder height, to light the lock without dazzling the visitor. On a facade, it is better to space the points and favour a grazing beam downwards. An electrical supply must be provided at the wall, as the model in the selection is wired.

Wireless or solar wall light: how to decide?

A wireless or solar wall light is chosen when no cable can be run in the wall. If a power supply exists, a wired model gives constant light, with no recharging to plan, and can be dimmed when the model allows it.

Wireless wall light

A battery or cell model installs without an electrician, but you must remember to recharge or change the battery, and the intensity drops with the battery life. In this selection, the Uaso wall light is wired: plan a supply near the mount. For a first setup or a secondary room, budget lights are often enough.

Solar outdoor wall light

Solar depends on exposure: you need a wall or panel facing south, without cast shadow, and the battery life drops in winter. A wired IP65 model stays more consistent if the wall is in the shade. Indoors, the references in the LED lighting collection also avoid changing bulbs.

How to install and maintain a wall light?

Before drilling, cut the power and locate the electrical supply, then check the support: plasterboard, concrete and tiles do not require the same fixing. A glass or metal wall light is then cleaned with a soft cloth, without abrasive product.

Installing a wall light on a plasterboard wall

On plasterboard, a toggle anchor spreads the weight; on concrete, an expansion anchor is enough; on tiles, drill with the right bit without hammer action. Locate the conduit paths before drilling and let the wires protrude from the box before screwing the mount. Compact models are light, which simplifies installation: browse the metal lights to spot the thinnest ones.

Cleaning a metal and glass wall light

A damp microfibre cloth is enough on metal and glass; avoid alcohol and abrasive powders that dull gold finishes. Cut the power and let it cool before handling a bulb. Glass models often come apart by unscrewing two screws, which makes cleaning easier. If you prefer to light from the ceiling, the original pendants raise the same maintenance questions.

Original light and original wall light: where to find the right model?

An original wall light is recognised by its shape: globe, cage, tube or sphere, in graphite glass, linen or coloured metal. To buy it, compare the real choice, the lead times and the customer service, in a Lyon shop or online, rather than the shop window alone.

Lyon lighting shop: how to compare?

On site, check that a model is in stock and not on order, ask for the real lead time and the return possibility. A comparison of lighting shops helps put services alongside products. On the style side, high-end designer wall lights are spotted by their material: designer lighting ranges from the glass globe to gold metal.

Lyon lighting clearance: what to check

A Lyon lighting clearance or an end of line can hide an incomplete model, a missing shade or a socket that cannot be found. Check that the bulb can be bought again in E27, G9 or E14, that the manufacturer warranty still applies and that returns are accepted. A low price does not make up for a piece that can no longer be equipped.

At Designix, every order goes through secure payment, tracked delivery and a customer service that answers installation questions. Returns are accepted, and the 2-year warranty applies to most references in this selection.

Unsure between an E27 and a G9 socket? Open the model page: dimensions, socket and finish are listed there.

Choosing the Prestige Chic linen wall light remains the most flexible solution for a living room you want to modulate in the evening.

Frequently asked questions about wall lighting