{"title":"Wired wall light","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wired wall light connects straight to the mains and switches on with the room's light switch, with no visible cord or plug. The choice comes down to three practical points: the size relative to the wall space you have, the light you want on the wall, and the electrical supply already in place where you plan to fix it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a wired wall light and how does it switch on?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wired wall light is a wall fixture connected directly to the room's electrical circuit, with no visible cord or plug. It switches on with the existing wall switch or a dedicated switch. Installation requires a power supply at the wall, prepared before the bracket is fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWired wall light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term always refers to the same thing: a wired wall light, sometimes called a hardwired wall lamp. What sets it apart from a plug-in wall light is the absence of a visible cable: the wires arrive behind the cover and disappear into the wall. The result on the wall is clean, with no dangling wire, which matters in a living room or a through hallway. To compare sizes, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/applique-murale-interieur\"\u003eindoor wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e and keep in mind the space left by furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWall light with switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two cases. Either the light switches on with the room's wall switch, the one that already controls the ceiling light or the switched socket: nothing more to plan. Or the model has its own control, a built-in switch or a dimmer: handy above a bed or in a toilet, where you want to switch on without leaving the room. If no wire comes out of the wall, a supply must be created: call an electrician before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"source\"\u003eWhich light source and socket should you choose for a wired wall light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice depends on the model: integrated LED, E27 or E14 socket depending on the light. An integrated LED cannot be replaced and gives a fixed light; a socket lets you change the bulb and its colour temperature, from warm white to neutral white. Exact wattage and lumen output are given on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated LED or replaceable bulb\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn integrated LED gives a flat light, often slimmer on the wall, and needs no maintenance. In return, the light is fixed: if you do not like the result, you have to change the fixture. A socket model takes a bulb you can replace or upgrade, and it is the flexible solution when the same light has to provide soft evening lighting and then reading light. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-mural-led\"\u003eLED wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e for models without a bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white or neutral white: which colour temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general guide, warm white sits around 2700 to 3000 K, neutral white around 4000 K. The first creates an end-of-day atmosphere, suited to a bedroom or a reading corner; the second renders colours more faithfully and suits a desk or a work room. A socket light lets you switch from one to the other simply by changing the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"salon\"\u003eWhich wall light should you choose for a living room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living room, the wall light provides accent or reading light: place it on either side of a sofa, a bookcase or the head of a piece of furniture. Light directed upwards washes the wall, light directed downwards is for reading. The size follows the free wall width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModern living room wall light: which shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern living room takes simple volumes: disc, cylinder, slim rectangle, articulated arm. The wall light for a living room should stay discreet when switched off, because you see it all day. An identical pair on either side of the sofa balances the wall better than a single off-centre model. To go further on shapes, compare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-salon\"\u003eliving room wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e and the models designed for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-salon-moderne\"\u003ea modern-style living room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful living room wall light: aim for useful light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful living room wall light is not necessarily the one with the biggest number: it is the one whose output falls where you need it. A reflector directed at the wall sends back a soft, wide light; an adjustable arm places the beam on a book. The exact wattage and lumen output of each model are on its product page. For another use, also see the lights designed for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-salle-a-manger\"\u003earound the table\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"chambre\"\u003eWhich wired wall light for a bedroom or a child's room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a bedroom, the wall light replaces the bedside lamp and frees the nightstand: fix it above or beside the bed, at shoulder height when sitting. For a child's room, choose a soft light, a model without sharp angles and a control within reach from the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWired bedroom wall light: where to fix it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right reference is simple: sitting in bed, the top of the light reaches shoulder height, the light falls on your lap and not in your eyes. A control within reach saves you getting up. One light on each side is better than a single central model. Find compact sizes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-chambre\"\u003ebedroom wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e, including the light versions among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-blanche\"\u003ewhite models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWired child's wall light: soft light and a shape without sharp angles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a child's room, look for a round or rounded volume, a filtered light and a low intensity for the evening. A light whose control is at child height makes the child independent to switch it on alone. The model must stay firmly fixed to the wall: a sound bracket and suitable plugs matter as much as the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"styles\"\u003eWhich style of wired wall light for a country chic or boho feel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA country chic wall light plays on wood, patinated metal and simple shapes; a boho wall light prefers rattan, woven braid and round volumes. Both work with light-coloured walls. A black finish stands out, wood and rattan warm the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry chic wall light: wood and patinated metal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood gives a warmed light, patinated metal sharper shadows. A metal light paired with a socket bulb lets you choose the exact shade of white, which changes the result a lot on a beige wall. Compare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-metal\"\u003emetal finishes\u003c\/a\u003e and, if you want a strong contrast, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-noire\"\u003eblack models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWood, rattan or black wired wall light: the result on the wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wood or rattan wired wall light filters the light and draws a woven pattern on the wall, perfect for an entrance or a reading corner. A black wired wall light cuts a clean silhouette on a light wall and frames a bed well. For more elaborate shapes, look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-verre\"\u003eglass wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-doree\"\u003egold models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eMaterials and light rendering\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight rendering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean light, marked shadows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern, industrial, country chic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft cloth, no abrasive product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarmed, softer light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry chic, Scandinavian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular dusting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRattan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltered light, woven pattern on the wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoho, natural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry dusting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuse light, no hard shadow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign, modern living room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-abrasive glass cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"passages\"\u003eWhich wall light for a staircase, hallway or toilet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a hallway or on a staircase, the wall light marks the way and avoids dark areas: align it with the handrail, repeating the same model at regular intervals. In a toilet, a compact size and light directed downwards are enough, with an easy-to-wipe finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStaircase wall light: rhythm the climb\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat the same model from bottom to top, aligned with the handrail: the eye follows the line and each step stays readable. Up-and-down diffusion avoids dazzling the person climbing. A shallow size does not get in the way. Suitable models are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-escalier\"\u003estaircase wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e and, for circulation areas, in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-couloir\"\u003ehallway and passage wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign toilet wall light and bathroom wall light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original toilet wall light is judged on three points: small size, light directed downwards, smooth surface that wipes clean in one go. A design toilet wall light can also serve as a decorative detail if the wall stays clear. The electrical supply must be present at the wall, otherwise a switched socket or a dedicated supply is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich wired wall light for which room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize to favour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide or double light, on either side of the sofa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpwards to wash the wall, downwards to read\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree wall width and space left by furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact size above the nightstand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white, soft intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight relative to the bed and access to the switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChild's room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound model, without sharp angles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, diffuse light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl within reach from the bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway and staircase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame model repeated, aligned with the handrail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp-and-down diffusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsistent spacing between two lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToilet and bathroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall size, near the mirror\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight directed downwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP rating on the product page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeatherproof model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccent light on the facade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection against rain and a sound bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"exterieur\"\u003eCan a wired wall light be installed outdoors or in a bathroom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the model is designed for these rooms: the IP rating on the product page tells you, not the style. Outdoors, the light must be protected from rain; in a bathroom, keep it away from direct splashes. Check the IP rating before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWeatherproof outdoor wall light: what matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decisive criterion is protection against water and dust, stated on the product page. An indoor model placed outside will not last. Fixing matters just as much: a sound wall, plugs suited to the surface, and a position under a roof overhang if possible. Models for facades and terraces are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale\"\u003eour wall lights in the broad sense\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBathroom wall light: away from splashes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bathroom wall light is best placed above the mirror or to the side, away from the shower and sink to limit splashes. A non-dazzling light is better than a strong output reflected in the mirror. Again, the IP rating on the product page decides which room the model can go in, not its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installation\"\u003eHow do you install a wired wall light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power at the consumer unit, locate the wires behind the wall outlet, fix the light's bracket then connect live, neutral and earth according to the instructions. Close the cover and restore the power. If no wire comes out of the wall, a supply must be created: call an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMains connection and switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocate the three conductors, follow the marking given in the model's instructions and tighten the terminals without forcing on the insulation. Connect the earth if the light provides for it. Once the cover is in place, restore the power and test: the light should switch on with the wall switch. If in doubt about the circuit, an electrician settles it faster than a trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFixing: choosing the right point on the wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTap the wall to find solid and hollow areas, choose plugs suited to the surface and screw the bracket into a sound area, not a cracked one. The height follows the use: shoulder height when sitting near a bed, aligned with the handrail on a staircase. A badly fixed light moves and ends up marking the wall. For a first purchase, compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-filaire\"\u003eall our wired wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-pas-cher\"\u003eentry-level models\u003c\/a\u003e before drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrdering: secure payment, tracked delivery, returns available and Designix customer service for any question about a model before drilling. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003elighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e brings together the whole range, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-moderne\"\u003emodern-style wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e complete the selection for a contemporary interior. Unsure about the shape? Also look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-boule\"\u003eball wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e, easy to pair up. To choose with peace of mind, start with the room, then the light, and keep the style for the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you install a wired wall light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power at the consumer unit, locate the wires behind the wall outlet, fix the bracket, connect live, neutral and earth following the instructions, close the cover then restore the power. Without an electrical supply at the wall, one must be created: call an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich powerful LED wall light should you choose to light a room?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook first for light directed at the area to be lit, wall or reading surface, rather than a high number. The actual wattage and lumen output are given on each product page, along with the colour temperature. An integrated LED cannot be replaced, a socket model lets you change the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich staircase wall light should you install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn identical model repeated, aligned with the handrail, lights the climb without dazzling. Diffusion both upwards and downwards avoids dark areas on the steps. Choose a size that does not protrude from the wall so it does not get in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich weatherproof outdoor wall light should you choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe criterion is not the style but the IP rating stated on the product page: that is what tells you whether the light withstands humidity and rain. Also check that the wall provides a sound surface for fixing. An indoor model cannot be placed outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you choose an original wall light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMove away from standard shapes: a round volume, a rattan braid, patinated metal or glass give a different pattern on the wall. 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