Good outdoor lighting makes your home safer, easier to use after dark and far more inviting. The right wall lights highlight your façade, light the way to the door and turn a patio into an evening room. Here’s what to look for.
IP ratings explained
The IP (Ingress Protection) rating tells you how well a light is sealed against dust and water. The second digit is the one that matters most outdoors:
- IP44: protected against splashes – fine under a covered porch.
- IP65: dust-tight and protected against water jets – the safe choice for exposed walls.
- IP67: can handle temporary immersion – for ground-level fixtures.
Up-down, linear or spotlight?
- Up-down lights cast beams above and below, creating dramatic shapes on the wall – ideal for flanking doors.
- Linear lights give a crisp, modern line of light along walls and entrances.
- Spotlights aim light at paths, plants or architectural features.
- Barn and lantern lights suit farmhouse, cottage and traditional homes.
Sensors save energy
Dusk-to-dawn sensors switch lights on automatically at nightfall; motion sensors only light up when someone approaches. Both reduce running costs and add security.
Placement tips
Mount entrance lights at about 66–72 inches (170–180 cm), roughly a third the height of the door, placed either side or above. For larger façades, repeat fixtures every 8–10 ft (2.4–3 m). Warm white (3000K) feels welcoming; cooler light suits security areas.
Up-down outdoor wall lights
- Cylinder LED Outdoor Wall Light – IP65 – 1 or 2 beams, 3W–48W.
- Geometric Up-Down LED Wall Light – IP65 – decorative beams indoors or out.
- Scandi Up-Down LED Outdoor Wall Light – dimmable options.
- Up-Down LED Outdoor Wall Light – Black & Gold – switchable colour.
- Modern Wave LED Outdoor Wall Light – dramatic light patterns.
Linear and vertical outdoor lights
- Modern Linear LED Outdoor Wall Light – 11.8” or 23.6”.
- Linear LED Outdoor Wall Light with Remote – 8 lengths, dimming and colour modes.
- Minimalist Linear LED Outdoor Wall Light – 23.6” or 39.4”.
- Architectural Vertical LED Wall Light – remote, RGB and motion options.
Sensor, spot and traditional styles
- Industrial LED Outdoor Wall Light with Dusk-to-Dawn Sensor – set and forget.
- Modern Adjustable LED Outdoor Wall Spotlight – aim at paths and features.
- Square Black Waterproof LED Outdoor Wall Light – rust-resistant die-cast aluminium.
- Industrial Gooseneck Outdoor Barn Light – farmhouse classic for porches and garages.
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