Waterproof LED fixtures

First count the location, then the IP rating: a waterproof LED light with IP44 covers a sheltered entrance or a bathroom, an IP65 handles an exposed terrace or facade, an IP67 a heavily sprayed wall. The entire selection is LED, mostly aluminium, with a choice of warm, neutral or cool white depending on the model.

• What is a waterproof LED light and where should it be installed?
• Which IP rating should you choose for each room?
• Waterproof LED ceiling light: how to choose wattage and format?
• Which powerful LED wall light for a facade?
• Integrated LED, E27, G9 or G4: which base for which use?
• Warm white, neutral white or cool white: which light to choose outdoors?
• Which materials and colours hold up outdoors?
• How to complete your project and where to find these lights?

What is a waterproof LED light and where should it be installed?

A waterproof LED light is a fixture whose housing and LED source resist water and dust, as indicated by its IP rating. In this collection, IP44 to IP67 models are installed outdoors, under an entrance, on a terrace, in a bathroom or in a hallway.

Waterproof outdoor LED light: entrance, facade and terrace

Think first about the effect you want: a facade that lights up cleanly, an entrance that stays readable in the evening, a terrace that remains welcoming after nightfall. Aluminium makes up the vast majority of the housings, often combined with glass or acrylic, two materials that let the light stay outside without getting damaged. ZenEclat, a 24 cm outdoor model in IP44 with an E27 base, suits a sheltered entrance, while a selection of outdoor LED lights covers more exposed walls, right up to the poolside.

Waterproof LED light: what the housing changes day to day

It is the sealed housing that makes the difference compared with an indoor light: gaskets, a screwed cover, glass or acrylic keep the source away from moisture. So you never open the fixture, except to change a bulb on the rare base versions. A tour of LED lights lets you compare formats and wattages before deciding.

Which IP rating should you choose for each room?

IP44 suits a sheltered entrance or a bathroom, IP45 and IP65 an exposed terrace with water spray, IP67 a heavily sprayed facade. So you choose the location before the rating, because it is the location that decides how well the light holds up outdoors. The IP rating says nothing about style: the same rating exists in round, square, oval or tube shapes.

Waterproof LED ceiling light IP65: for which damp rooms?

IP65 is the most common rating in the collection, and it covers the terrace as well as the facade. In a bathroom, it makes full sense near a shower or a window, where water sprays: a range of designer bathroom lights lets you keep a protected housing without sacrificing looks. For a small space like a toilet, a compact 6 to 12 W format is enough, and toilet lights are mounted as a high wall light.

High-temperature waterproof LED light: the case of the garage and technical room

In a technical room or a garage, heat builds up and dust circulates. An aluminium housing dissipates heat better than a plastic cover, and a tube format is fixed to the ceiling without taking up space. The garage lighting in the collection stays with integrated LED, with no bulb to change in a place where you rarely climb on a stepladder.

Waterproof LED ceiling light: how to choose wattage and format?

A waterproof LED ceiling light is chosen by its room, then by its wattage. The collection covers 4 W to 60 W, in square, round, tube, oval or ball shapes, in black, white, grey or gold. In a living room, go for warm white; in a hallway or outdoors, go for neutral or cool.

Powerful LED ceiling light: how to read the wattage without getting it wrong

Wattage rises with the surface to cover, not with the urge to put them everywhere. A 6 W model lights a small space, a 12 to 18 W one an entrance or a medium room, and a 48 W one a very long wall. The Urbano Brillante wall light comes in several dimensions to cover an entire facade from a single point. For indoors, living room ceiling lights are usually between 6 and 18 W.

Modern LED ceiling light for a living room: which formats and colours

On the ceiling, a discreet square or round shape ages better than a bold one, especially in a living room. A modern living room light in white or black goes with almost any wall, while a gold or beige one warms up a bright room. Check the length of the model before drilling, especially on versions of 100 cm and more.

Which powerful LED wall light for a facade or a long wall?

For a long wall, the Urbano Brillante wall light delivers 48 W and comes in 60, 80, 100 and 120 cm. For an entrance, an IP65 wall light of 12 to 18 W, such as Halo, LuminoCercle or Sentinel, lights enough while staying compact. So the choice is made on the length of the wall, then on the wattage.

Outdoor wall light with motion sensor: where to place it

A sensor wall light is installed on the path, not facing a road or a tree swaying in the wind. The SécuriLuxe sensor lamp is sized to cover a porch without difficulty. SensorLux, Sensoria and Sentinel work on the same principle, with a range setting to be done once night has fallen.

Fixing a wall light on a wall exposed to rain: height and things to watch

Around 1.80 m to 2.20 m from the ground, the wall light lights the path without dazzling, and the top of the housing stays clear of direct runoff. On a heavily sprayed wall, the Eclat comes in several dimensions. To compare other housings, a selection of modern outdoor lights helps you decide.

Integrated LED, E27, G9 or G4: which base for which use?

Most models in the collection have an integrated LED: no bulb to change. E27 versions take a screw-in LED bulb, G9 and G4 more compact sources. Waterproofing comes from the sealed housing, not from the bulb.

Waterproof LED bulb: what to check before replacing

The word matters less than the housing: it is the IP rating of the light that protects the source. On an E27 version, such as ZenEclat or CharmeRétro, you freely choose the bulb temperature. On the Luminance ball wall light and its G4 base, the source is much smaller, and a choice of recessed spotlights often meets the same need in a ceiling.

Replacing the source without breaking the waterproofing of the light

Open the cover, replace the source, then refit the gasket and screw it back without forcing: that is the step that restores the housing. One forgotten screw or a pinched gasket is enough to lose the protection. On models with integrated LED, there is nothing to dismantle.

Warm white, neutral white or cool white: which light to choose outdoors?

Warm white (2700 to 3500 K) dominates the collection: it lights an entrance or a terrace without harshness. Cool white (4500 to 6500 K) stands out more and secures a courtyard, neutral white (3500 to 4500 K) is a compromise between the two. Many models offer all three to choose from.

Light colour for an entrance: warm or cool?

Warm white remains the most comfortable under a porch: it lights faces and the lock without being harsh. Cool white gives an impression of vigilance, useful on a courtyard or a gate. On the same wall, keep the same temperature to avoid a facade that visually flickers from one point to another.

Lighting a terrace in the evening without harshness

Aim the beam at the wall or the ground rather than at the table: the light bounces back and lights without dazzling the guests. A warm white between 2700 and 3500 K, set as a low wall light, is enough to outline the terrace. The full lighting catalogue lets you match an outdoor wall light and an indoor model at the same temperature.

Which materials and colours of waterproof LED light hold up outdoors?

Aluminium dominates the collection, often combined with metal, glass or acrylic, with iron appearing on a few models. Black and white are the most common colours, along with grey, gold and beige. These materials cope with moisture as long as the housing stays sealed.

Square, round or tube shapes: what changes on a facade

The tube stretches the line and suits long walls, the square and the round structure an entrance, the oval softens it. The Yaro square wall light is used in a small format repeated, while a Halo round wall light lights a path. LuminoCercle plays the card of a discreet point of light.

Black, white or gold: matching the light to the facade

Black blends into a dark wall or dark joinery, white disappears on a light render, grey stays neutral on both. Gold and beige, rarer in the selection, warm up a stone facade. A series of beige lights and copper finishes let you match the whole thing without changing everything.

How to complete your project and where to find these lights?

Beyond the waterproof models, the catalogue covers the living room, the bathroom, the kitchen and the garage, with pendant, recessed or luxury lights. For a search for a lighting store in Lyon or lighting clearance in Lyon, the Designix customer service confirms availability, delivery and returns.

Original lights and LED chandeliers: when to complete a living room

A well-lit entrance often calls for a living room treated differently. Pendants and chandeliers with a unique design bring shapes that outdoors does not allow, and luxury models play on materials. Pendant lights simply need height above the table.

Modern light for the living room or dining room: our leads

A 12 to 18 W ceiling light in warm white covers a medium-sized living room, and a model above the table replaces the classic ceiling light. Modern dining room lights and models designed for the kitchen light worktops without casting shadows. Remember to keep the same temperature throughout the room.

Secure payment, tracked delivery and returns: orders are prepared then shipped with tracking, and Designix customer service answers sizing questions before purchase as well as after delivery. The manufacturer warranty varies depending on the models in the selection.

Frequently asked questions about waterproof LED lights