wall lights - an explanation of wall light fittings
Wall lights are simply lights that are mounted on a wall. They’re good for producing general background light. They can be directional, as with wall-mounted uplighters.
Wall lights are available in a wide range of styles, designs and materials and often look good positioned in pairs, for example at either end of a sofa. Although, as a fixed light, you should consider positioning carefully before installing wall lights. It’s better to position lights around permanent features, rather than something you may want to replace or change in the future.
Wall washers are a specific type of wall lighting. The fitting is positioned to bounce light off the wall and provide a soft background light. Fittings are usually downlights that are mounted on the ceiling and directed to “wash” a wall with light. For example, an eyeball downlight is often used as a wall washer. Fittings should be positioned so that they don’t cause glare for anyone sitting close to the wall.
Wall lights are available in a wide range of styles, designs and materials and often look good positioned in pairs, for example at either end of a sofa. Although, as a fixed light, you should consider positioning carefully before installing wall lights. It’s better to position lights around permanent features, rather than something you may want to replace or change in the future.
Wall washers are a specific type of wall lighting. The fitting is positioned to bounce light off the wall and provide a soft background light. Fittings are usually downlights that are mounted on the ceiling and directed to “wash” a wall with light. For example, an eyeball downlight is often used as a wall washer. Fittings should be positioned so that they don’t cause glare for anyone sitting close to the wall.
wall lighting products
lighting tools
Information about the different types of light and the many ways in which it can be manipulated.
| central lights | - an explanation of central and hanging light fittings |
| decorative lights | - an explanation of decorative lights |
| downlighters | - an explanation of down light fittings |
| floor lamps | - an explanation of floor lamps |
| reading lights | - an explanation of desk or reading lights |
| spotlights | - an explanation of spotlight fittings |
| switches and controls | - an explanation of the range of options |
| table lamps | - an explanation of table lamp fittings |
| track lighting | - an explanation of the different types of track lighting |
| types of light | - information about the 3 main types of light |
| uplighters | - an explanation of uplighter fittings |
| voltages | - the differences between mains & low voltage products |
| wall lights | - an explanation of wall light fittings |
lighting regulations
Information about the legal requirements regarding lighting within your home.
| bathroom zones | - diagram and explanation of bathroom lighting zones. |
| building regulations | - information on regulation for wiring your home and Part P |
| childrens lights | - information about the regulations affecting children's lights |
| IP numbers table | - details on what the different IP numbers mean. |
lighting rooms
Guidance notes on what to consider when buying lights for a particular room in your home.
| lighting a bathroom | - information about how to light a bathroom. |
| light for bedrooms | - information on how to light a bedroom. |
| children's rooms | - information about lighting a child's bedroom |
| dining room lighting | - how to light a dining room |
| hallways and stairs | - information about lighting your hallway & stairs |
| home offices | - information about what to look for in home office lighting |
| kitchen lighting | - information about lighting for your kitchen |
| living room lighting | - information about what to consider when choosing lights for your living room |
| outdoor lighting | - information about what to consider when selecting lights for outside |
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