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Where outdoor wall lights work
Outdoor wall lights mount beside front and back doors, along passageways and on garden walls, giving light for arriving, finding keys and moving safely after dark. They suit porches, side returns and exposed garden boundaries alike, and the right fitting depends on how sheltered the spot is and how much light you want thrown across the surface.
What the range covers
The range runs from traditional wall lanterns to modern up and down fittings, with PIR motion sensor options that switch on by themselves, and a few on a photocell. Finishes include black, graphite, grey and brass, in metal and glass builds. Bulb fittings cover E27, GU10 and E14, alongside integrated LED designs, with IP ratings mostly IP44 to IP65.
Choosing an IP rating
IP44 suits sheltered positions such as a covered porch. For walls open to driving rain, IP54 and IP65 fittings are built to cope with more exposure. Match the rating to the spot rather than the building as a whole, since a doorway under an overhang and an open garden wall face very different weather.
Up, down or both
Up and down fittings wash light over brickwork in two directions for an even effect across a facade. A single downward throw lights a path or step more directly. For driveways and side gates, a fitting with a PIR sensor brings light on as you approach and saves leaving it running all night.
How to position them
Mount wall lights at roughly head height beside a door so the beam falls where you need it without glare into the eyes of anyone arriving. On a longer wall or path, space several fittings evenly so the light stays steady from one end to the other rather than pooling in one place. Free delivery worldwide on all orders over £99. Outdoor wiring should be fitted by a qualified electrician.