WHERE TO USE A WALL LIGHT?
Whether it be an indoor or outdoor wall light, the space you place it in will determine the style you need. For instance, in halls and stairways you may want to consider picture lights to highlight a gallery wall of artworks, or a row of candle wall sconces to light the way and bring ambience to the space. For bedrooms, you could use a spotlight sconce on either side of your bed for ease when reading, or a directional wall light with a pivoting arm. Uplights are also ideal for these areas as their ambient glow is directed upwards which softly diffuses the light to create a calming atmosphere. Downlights on the other hand are perfect for kitchens, bathrooms and home offices where you need a more concentrated light spill.
If you’re planning on installing an outdoor or bathroom wall light, then you should also consider the IP rating. This stands for ‘Ingress Protection’, an international standard which is used to rate the level of protection lighting has when it encounters the likes of dust and water. For outdoor lights, an IP rating of between 44 and 65 is what you need. Anything else is suitable for all areas indoors except near water sources like in the bathroom. In this room a minimum of IP44 is advised within 0.6m outside of the bath’s perimeter and up to 2.25m in height from the floor.