A Guide to Wall Lights
Lighting plays a vital role in a space, not only to illuminate the areas you want to light but also to curate the mood and aesthetic of your living spaces. Wall lights are a great way to achieve this, allowing you to highlight architectural features or create an ambience with the play of shadows and colour. From ornate iron sconces to sleek modern designs, there’s something for every style of home.
With the right combination of wall lights, you can achieve a truly striking design. Whether you’re looking to free up bedside table space in a small bedroom or to illuminate a feature wall of artwork, the versatility of this type of fixture means it can be used throughout your home, in a wide range of rooms.
There are many different types of wall light, each designed to perform a specific function. Picture lights, for example, are specifically designed to highlight a piece of art or photograph by providing a small amount of soft light at an ideal height – while other wall sconces can be used as decorative focal points in alcoves, stairwells and narrow hallways.
It’s important to understand the difference between these types of wall lights before you select one as your preferred solution. We’ve put together a helpful article that breaks down the terminology so you can be confident in selecting the best fitting for your space.
The article covers everything from the different heights wall lights should be hung at, to whether you should consider dimmable options for complete flexibility when it comes to creating the perfect atmosphere in your room. It also goes into the differences between single and double wall lights, as well as flush and semi-flush options. It even explains what to do if you’re replacing an existing wall light and how to determine if you need a switched or un-switched option, or whether a double insulated light is required.
This comprehensive guide is an essential read for those who are unsure of what type of wall light they need, or even where to install it. Hopefully, it will help you to create the perfect lighting scheme and transform your living spaces. We’ve also included links to our full collection of wall lights, so you can easily browse and shop the latest styles. To find your new favourite, simply click on the image of the style you’re interested in to go directly to our safe and secure online store. Alternatively, if you’d like some additional help or guidance, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll be happy to assist. We look forward to welcoming you into our Lighting by Mood family!