The Outdoor Wall Light: Charm and Welcome at Your Home's Entrance
Wall lights are generally installed on the walls of your hallway, living room, or bedroom, but you may have already considered installing one, two, or three on your exterior walls, on a balcony, or along the paths leading to your home, like a bollard light placed here and there. In this article, we will help you choose from the range of lighting fixtures available on the market, and more specifically from our collection. This will help you illuminate your outdoor space with a decorative touch that not only guides the way but also helps you find your bearings in the dark or keep the party going when you're hosting at home!
What material should you choose for your garden or patio wall light?
- Galvanized steel: It provides increased resistance to rust. Very practical if your outdoor wall lights are exposed to the elements! Galvanized steel is about 100 times more rust-resistant than untreated metal. An ideal choice to keep your wall light functional for longer.
- Plastic: When choosing an outdoor wall light, plastic is a modern and affordable material for those on a tighter budget. The strength and durability of this material in all its forms offer flexibility and resistance that other materials, such as glass or crystal, cannot provide (crystal should be reserved for indoor use. Opt for polycarbonate or acrylic.
- Wood: In this case too, choose treated wood so that moisture does not penetrate the fibers of your outdoor light. More weather-resistant wood provides much greater long-term durability! This rustic material pairs well with outdoor décor.
Where should I install my outdoor wall light?
Any frequently used passageway or area where you want to create ambiance is a good place for a beautiful wall light. Whether it's next to a garden shed where you store tools or to highlight a garden feature such as a fountain, wall lights can be installed almost anywhere you choose and will look great.
- Along paths: If you have a forecourt with a low wall next to the path, it's an ideal place for an outdoor wall light. Choose one of our models with a built-in LED bulb to provide enough light for your visitors!
- Around the front door: General lighting is also needed here so you can put your key in the lock or take off your shoes.
- On a balcony: To illuminate the exterior of your apartment, one or two wall lights instead of a ceiling light are good options for distributing an even flow of light on both sides.
Choose outdoor wall lights with motion sensors
To make significant energy savings, in addition to built-in LED technology, we recommend buying an outdoor spotlight with dimmable technology. It's a smart choice that eliminates the need for a manual switch that you might forget to turn off. Of course, it may cost a little more upfront, but your wallet will thank you in the long run!
The motion sensor activates as soon as it detects your movement or that of your pet.
Solar power: Even more energy savings!
Outdoor LED wall lights powered by solar energy are truly revolutionary. Photovoltaic technology built into lamps captures light photons and converts them into light at nightfall. This makes them completely self-contained lighting fixtures that require no wiring, nor any electrical cables recessed into the wall! When choosing a solar light, opt for a model with a waterproof compact fluorescent or LED bulb. That will be the next point in this article!
The protection rating of a wall light
Your outdoor light source must have an IP rating that protects against water splashes and ambient moisture during the colder months. IP44 and IP65 are the standards. IP44 protects against solid objects such as dust, as well as water drops. IP65 offers additional protection against larger water jets.