Wicker and bamboo wall lamps

Place one wall light on each side of the bed or sofa, at shoulder height: a woven wicker or bamboo shade filters the bulb and casts a soft light onto the wall. The whole selection takes an E27 bulb and is chosen by weave, shape (round or oval) and the room to light.

What light does a wicker or bamboo wall light give?

A woven shade filters the light from the bulb and diffuses it gently onto the wall, without glare. The Liro gives a warm white light, from 2700 to 3500 K, around its round shape. On an arm-mounted wall light such as the Banwé, the bamboo weave sends light upwards and downwards.

Wicker wall lights: how the light looks on a beige or dark wall

On a beige wall, the weave warms the tone and leaves a pale, matte patch with no harsh reflection. On a brown or black wall, the wicker stands out in contrast and the grazing light highlights the mesh. The result mostly depends on the bulb screwed into the E27 socket: generally, a warm white bulb between 2700 and 3500 K extends this mood without whitening the room. The Banwé, available in black and brown, plays on this contrast on a light wall.

Wicker and bamboo wall light: why the weave dims the light without darkening the room

The weave does not block the light, it cuts it into fine strips and lets it through between the strands. A round shape projects a wrapping light upwards and downwards without harshly lighting the opposite wall. To see this effect, look at the Liro wall light placed on a bedroom wall.

Where to install a wicker or bamboo wall light in the home?

The Banwé and Liro wall lights go in the living room and in an adult bedroom, for example on either side of a bed. The Liro, compact (23 x 20 cm), also suits a kitchen, a hallway or an entrance. The Banwé, with a 115 to 145 cm arm, spreads further across a large wall.

Living room wall lights: on either side of a sofa

Two wall lights frame the sofa or a reading armchair, high enough not to dazzle a seated person. The Banwé's arm carries the light above the backrest without drilling into the centre of the wall. A round shape needs only a free section between two windows. To build the whole scheme, browse the living room wall lighting.

Adult bedroom wall lights: replacing bedside lamps

One wall light on each side of the bed frees the bedside table and lights evening reading. The Liro, at 23 x 20 cm, fits a small space; the Banwé, wider, needs a clear wall. Both take an E27 bulb. Find other formats in the bedroom wall lights, and for a worktop, the small kitchen wall lights, placed away from splash zones.

How to choose between a wicker, rattan and bamboo wall light?

The choice comes down to the weave and the structure. The Liro mixes wicker, rattan, bamboo and wood in a round shade of 23 x 20 cm, in beige or brown. The Banwé pairs a steel arm with a woven bamboo shade, in black or brown: a more graphic and wider presence.

Rattan and bamboo wall lights: reading a tight or open weave

The tighter the weave, the lower and more concentrated the light on the wall. A more open weave lets more light through and casts shadows on the partition. Wicker and rattan woven together, as on the Liro, give an even mesh with no irregular holes.

Bamboo wall lights: woven shade or steel structure

Woven bamboo gives a shade all its character, especially in a large diameter. Steel holds the arm and brings the graphic line: the Banwé combines both, with a curved arm and a Ø 50 cm shade. The wood and dark brass look also appears in the black metal wall lights.

If you are unsure between several weaves, compare the bamboo and wicker wall lights and the rattan and wicker models side by side: you will see the difference in mesh and proportions at a glance. For a wide arm above a large wall, the Banwé wall light remains the most spread out.

Which wall lights for a staircase or hallway?

In a staircase or hallway, you want a wall light that lights the way without glare: the Liro, placed in a row along the wall, diffuses a soft light upwards and downwards. Its round 23 x 20 cm shape stays discreet in a narrow hallway, and its E27 socket lets you choose the bulb.

Staircase wall lights: spread the light rather than concentrate it

Better several points spread along the climb than a single large one at the bottom. Each wall light lights the neighbouring step and the next, which removes shadow areas on the step nosings. The design wall lights for staircases follow the same logic of repetition.

Lighting a narrow hallway

In a hallway, a small format and grazing light avoid visually narrowing the passage. The Liro suits this use, as do the models gathered in lighting a hallway. If you want to lower the intensity in the evening, the dimmable versions make adjustment possible.

E27 socket or LED version: what should you know before ordering?

All the wall lights in the collection take an E27 bulb: you choose the bulb, its temperature and its intensity. The Liro is fitted with an LED module and gives a warm white light, from 2700 to 3500 K. The Banwé is rated for 40 W and accepts a standard or LED E27 bulb.

E27 wall light: choosing your bulb

The E27 socket leaves three things in your hands: intensity, colour temperature and warm-up time. A filament bulb gives a warm, slightly golden light, an LED an immediate stable light. The E27 socket format has the advantage of being replaceable in seconds without dismantling the fixture.

Warm white LED wall light: temperature and mood

The 2700 to 3500 K range corresponds to a warm white, the light of a living room in the evening. Below that, the light turns orange; above, it cools quickly. On the Liro, the LED module is already set in this range, which saves hunting for the bulb. Other equivalents can be found in the design LED wall lights.

Are wall lights out of fashion?

No. The wall light spans the decades and natural weaving regularly comes back into favour. Art Deco, Art Nouveau or antique wall light codes mostly concern metal and moulded glass models. In wicker and bamboo, the collection plays a bohemian and contemporary card, with round or oval shapes that age well.

Art Deco and Art Nouveau wall lights

These styles rely on metal, glass and patina, with geometric or plant lines. Wicker and bamboo play a different tune, softer and warmer. The retro style models show what this vocabulary gives in a metal version.

Antique Art Deco wall lights: what makes them look dated

It is not the material that dates a wall light, it is its position and its repetition. A single original model in the middle of a bare wall looks out of place; the same one, placed in pairs or every two metres, gains a graphic presence. The right question remains: which wall and which light, before which style.

High-end design wall lights: what sets a well-made piece apart

Three details separate a careful weave from a rough one: the evenness of the mesh, the proportions of the shade and the finish of the support. A well-adjusted steel arm, a Ø 50 cm shade set straight, a colour that holds on the strands. The wooden wall lights share this standard on warm materials.

How to install and care for a wicker or bamboo wall light?

Installation follows three steps: switch off the power at the breaker, fix the support to the wall with plugs suited to the material, connect the wires then screw in the E27 bulb. The collection is IP20, so for dry interiors. Care is limited to dry dusting of the weave, with no wet products.

How to install wall lights?

1. Switch off the power at the breaker and check there is no voltage.
2. Mark the height, then drill with plugs suited to the wall (plaster, concrete, brick).
3. Fix the supplied support and run the wires through the intended hole.
4. Connect live, neutral and earth as per the instructions, then screw the cover back on.
5. Restore the power and screw in the E27 bulb before switching on.

Caring for a wicker or bamboo weave

A soft cloth or a duster is enough for dust caught in the mesh. For a stain, a barely damp cloth, then immediate drying: prolonged moisture softens the fibres. The IP20 rating requires a dry interior. For a damp room, turn to the bathroom wall lights or the waterproof outdoor wall lights.

How to match a wicker wall light with the rest of the room?

Natural weaving matches light wood, linen, rattan and beige or terracotta walls. For a coherent room, pair the wall light with a wicker ceiling light or a pendant from the same family, keeping a single metallic note. Wooden wall lights play the same role of warm echo.

Wicker ceiling light and matching wall light

Keep the same family of materials on the ceiling and the wall: a wicker ceiling light or a woven pendant with the wall light. Two different weaves in the same room compete for attention; one is enough. To widen the search, browse the lighting for the home.

Wooden wall lights in the same room

Light wood echoes the fibres without repeating them exactly. A wooden wall light next to a woven shade creates a continuity of warm tones. The design wooden wall lights and the LED models complete this play of materials.

At Designix, payment is secure, delivery is tracked, returns are provided for and customer service answers questions on fixing or choosing a bulb. The two-year warranty covers the whole selection. Find the bamboo and wicker wall lights, or all the lighting collections to complete the room.

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