Which IP rating?
IP44 is the minimum outdoors and suits walls under a canopy or porch. Choose IP54 or IP65 for exposed walls facing the weather.
Up-and-down or downward light?
Up-and-down lights wash the wall above and below and make a facade feature. Downward lights put light where you walk and reduce light pollution.
Height and spacing
Beside a front door, mount at about 1.7–1.8 m, or just above head height. Along a facade, space up-and-down lights 2–4 m apart for an even rhythm.
Sensors
Motion and twilight sensors switch lights on only when needed. See outdoor sensor lights.
Finishes
Anthracite, black, white, grey and coffee are the usual Ideal Lux outdoor finishes, all powder-coated aluminium; some designs use resin bodies.
Questions
What IP rating do I need for an outdoor wall light?
IP44 minimum; IP54–IP65 for exposed walls.
How high should an outdoor wall light be?
About 1.7–1.8 m beside a door.
Are outdoor wall lights dimmable?
Some are; check the product page.
Can I add a sensor later?
Use a separate outdoor PIR sensor, or choose a model with one built in.
At a glance
| Fittings on this page | 239 |
|---|---|
| Collections | 41: Atom, Rex, Style, Gun, Punto, Andromeda, Post-it, Swipe, Omega, Argo and more |
| Most common finishes | white, anthracite, black, coffee, grey, aluminium, brass |
| Light source | 115 integrated LED, 124 take a bulb or light source |
| IP ratings | IP43, IP44, IP54, IP55, IP65, IP66 |
Popular collections in this range
- Ideal Lux Atom (20 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Rex (15 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Style (14 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Gun (12 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Punto (12 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Andromeda (10 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Post-it (10 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Swipe (10 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Etere (6 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Sirio (5 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Tronco (5 on this page)
- Ideal Lux Clio (4 on this page)
Related guides
- Outdoor Wall Lights: Choosing IP Rating, Finish and Light Output
- IP44 vs IP54 vs IP65: What Do IP Ratings Mean for Lighting?
- Garden Lighting: Paths, Bollards, Spike Lights and Wall Lights
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