Outdoor Wall Lights

Most outdoor wall lights are hardwired into the mains, so we’d recommend a qualified electrician for a safe installation. If you're qualified, you'll know that you need to switch off the power at the fuse box first, and make sure the fitting’s IP rating suits your chosen position.

For a front door or porch, 400–800 lumens is the ideal range. Pathway lights often work well at the softer end of that range, and security-focused fittings benefit from higher output. One example from our collection is the Nebula Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light which sits in the middle of this range, delivering 520 lumens. This tends to work well for most entrances.

As a rule of thumb, aim for a fitting around one third the height of the door it sits beside. For most front doors, that’s roughly 30-40cm. Our Brampton Outdoor Lantern Wall Light measures 49cm, making it a strong choice for larger doorways and traditional facades.

Mount your outdoor wall light at around 180-200cm from the ground, which is roughly head height. At this level, you’ll get broad coverage across the entrance or facade. For updown outdoor lights like our Milburn outdoor up and down light, centring the fitting here lets both beams spread comfortably.

Switch off the power first, then remove the glass cover to reach the bulb. If you're using a light such as our Ellis Motion Sensor Outdoor Lamp, which uses a standard E27 base, you'll find replacements are easy to source. Always check the max wattage on the fitting before buying a new bulb.