Wall Lights

Fitting wall lights usually means connecting to an existing wall box or a chased cable, and for anything permanently wired we'd always recommend a qualified electrician. If you're lighting a bathroom, check the IP rating first, as bathroom wall lights need to be rated for the zone they'll sit in. Rechargeable and plug-in designs are the easiest route if you'd rather avoid new wiring altogether.

A wall sconce is simply a light fitted directly to the wall rather than hanging from the ceiling or sitting on a surface. While some homeowners search for a wall sconce, others for a wall lamp, they both describe the same style of fitting - a wall-mounted light used to add layered, ambient light to a room.

Not always, but it's worth considering if you want more control over mood and brightness. LED wall lights are widely dimmable although you should always check the product listing before purchasing a new fitting that's intended to be used with a dimmer switch. Additionally, for your wall sconce to be dimmable, the bulb must explicitly be listed as a dimmable bulb, so this is another key detail to check. If ambience matters most, a dimmer is a small addition that makes a real difference throughout your home.

Wiring a wall light means connecting live, neutral and earth to the fitting and isolating the circuit at the consumer unit first. As with any fixed wiring, this is a job for a qualified electrician rather than a DIY project. If you're shopping for wall lights and want a wiring-free option, our rechargeable range is worth exploring.