Stunning Interior Wall Mounted Light Fixture Ideas

When it comes to interior lighting, there are three layers of illumination that should be considered: ambient lighting, task lighting and accent lighting. With the right wall mounted light fittings, you can easily tackle both accent and task lighting.

Below, we will talk about how to incorporate interior wall lights into your home as a part of your overall indoor lighting.

 

What Is LED Wall Lighting? Why Is It Important?

Interior wall lights are just what the name suggests: light fixtures that attach to the walls or are recessed into them. They come with the option of hardwiring them into your existing lighting system or the ability to plug them in. Much like other types of illumination, an LED wall sconce comes in a variety of styles for you to choose from to fit your modern lighting and decor scheme.

Indoor LED wall lights serve the purpose of lighting areas that ambient light cannot handle alone. Not only are they able to provide dedicated task lighting, but they also offer beautiful ambient and accent lighting. This can only be achieved with a layered lighting scheme, and wall lights can be a massive part of that scheme.

 

Types of Wall Sconces

 

Wall lighting can be broken down into two major categories: a flush mount wall sconce or a wall mount light fixture. With a flush wall light, the fixture itself is recessed into the wall, sitting flush with it as the name suggests. Surface mounted wall lights do not recess into the wall and instead, rest atop it.

 

Where to Use Wall Lighting

 

There are many cases where wall mounted sconces can come in handy when creating a layered lighting scheme. You can even use them for general ambient lighting in some cases.

 

Accent Lighting

 

Accent lighting highlights areas of a room that deserve a little extra attention. With a wall mounted interior uplight, for example, you can draw attention to sculptures or unique architectural features in the space. Picture lighting can be placed over artwork to display it in a gallery style as well. A well-placed wall mount indoor LED light can really draw the eye to interesting architectural areas, such as nooks in the room or a corner.

 

Task Lighting

 

Interior wall lights can also be used for task lighting in rooms where working on projects or reading are to be done. This comes in the form of bedside reading lights or task lighting near kitchen counters or workspaces. Installing wall lights near bathroom mirrors and vanity areas also provides ample illumination for grooming and getting ready for your day.

 

Ambient Lighting

 

Though less common, rooms can benefit from wall lights when larger amounts of illumination are needed in smaller rooms. Uplighting puts the source of light closer to the ceiling, which causes it to reflect light back down into the room itself.

 

 

How To Choose The Best Wall Mounted Light Fixtures

Much like with any other kind of lighting, the fixtures you choose for your wall lights will ultimately come down to preference. There are a few things to consider when shopping for new wall light fixtures:

 

  • MATERIAL – In modern homes and businesses, many people will favour lights that are fashioned out of metal. Metal improves both the durability and the contemporary appearance of a fixture. There are also other materials to consider, including wood, resin and acrylic.
  • FINISH – The finish of the light should be directly influenced by the kind of decor around it. Metallic finishes in matte or glossy looks can be worked into any space. You can also get lights with bolder colour finishes like red and yellow to add some vibrant life to a room.
  • DURABILITY – You want lights that are going to last for a long time. Assessing the durability of a light goes beyond just ensuring it is made with quality materials. You should also pay attention to the Ingress Protection rating, otherwise known as the IP rating. This indicates a light’s resistance against damage from moisture and solid debris alike.
  • LIGHTING EFFECT – Wall lights are unique in that many of them have a wall washing function. These fixtures shine light back onto the wall, creating beautiful accent lighting.

Uplighters and downlighters shine illumination above and below, while uplighters instead shine light straight up the wall. If you prefer indirect lighting that adds an ambient feel, wall washing lights are a good choice.

 

  • RECESSED OR WALL MOUNTED – The style you choose will be influenced by your taste and the wall’s ability to hold recessed lights. Both have their benefits, especially when it comes to overall decor and aesthetics.
  • CHOOSE LED BULBS – Over the years, LED lights have grown in popularity and for good reason. They offer many benefits over traditional bulbs, such as an exponentially longer life, lower carbon footprint and the ability to customise the brightness and colour temperature of the light itself.
  • PLUG-IN OR HARDWIRED – Some homeowners will prefer the convenience of having their wall lights controlled by a switch on the wall. Others like the individuality of turning on the lights one by one using a switch on the fixture itself. This comes down to personal preference.

 

 

How to Creatively Position Interior Wall Lighting for a Designer Look  

Wall lights provide ample opportunity to make a statement in your living space. Check out some of the wall mounted lighting ideas below to see how you can make wall mounted interior light fixtures work for you.

 

Framing Focal Points

Using adjustable wall sconces, you can draw attention to the areas of interest in your space. They can be used to highlight artwork by way of picture lights or well-placed sconces to shine upon them light without glare. You can also use them as accent interior wall lighting to show off architectural details, such as arches and alcoves.

 

Use Up Vertical Space

Installing uplighters to shine up the wall can help enhance the sense of height in the room. This draws the eye upwards and creates an illusion of a larger, more open space.

 

Highlight Textured Walls

With wall washing and wall grazing lights, you can accent the texture of any accent walls in the space. This is especially well suited for stone or brick walls, as the placement will cast small shadows that enhance the texture.

 

Asymmetrical Design

By opting for fixtures in odd numbers, you can create a more modern, sophisticated look. A single statement light with a dramatic design can create a sense of modernity and artistry. Clustered lights in grounds of three to five create a similar effect.

 

How to Use Indoor Wall Lighting to Create a Mood

Wall lighting plays a huge role in the atmosphere or mood of a room. Below are a few tips for you to employ to make your space moodier and more dramatic.

 

  • DIMMER SWITCHES. Including a dimmable wall mounted indoor wall sconce can help you stay in control of the atmosphere of the room, day or night. Dimmer switches let you turn the lights down for a cosier, more romantic environment. Conversely, you can turn up the brightness when you need to complete certain tasks.

 

  • COLOUR TEMPERATURE. Getting the colour temperature right is crucial. If you wish to set a moody atmosphere, warm light between 2700K and 3000K is ideal.

 

  • WALL WASHING LIGHTS. By using up and down wall lighters, you can scatter illumination across the wall, creating an indirect light source.

 

  • INCORPORATE STRING LIGHTS. Combine your modern interior wall sconces with whimsical fairy lights or Edison bulbs to create a more fairy tale-style setting

 

Ways to Use Interior Wall Lighting in a Small Room 

Space saving wall light designs are crucial for those looking to maximise real estate in their smaller spaces. The wrong kinds of lights, such as pendant lights or bulky floor lamps, can eat up precious space.

Slimline wall lights provide illumination without all of the clutter. They eliminate the need for table lamps as well, letting you save space on tabletops for additional storage.

Save even more space with swing arm wall lights that you can fold out of the way when not in use. Or opt for recessed lights that sit flush with the wall, taking up the least space possible.

If you don’t want to install a bunch of lights but want some versatility, opt for dimmable lights. This will allow you to adjust the brightness of one fixture instead of having to turn several of them on or off to get the same effect.

 

What to Consider When Installing Wall Lights

Once you’ve decided on your wall lighting, you can start planning the layout your interior lights using the following tips:

 

Placement of the Lights

 

  • HEIGHT – It is a good idea to avoid installing wall sconces anywhere you might walk into them. You should also avoid positioning fixtures at eye level if they feature exposed bulbs to avoid an unpleasant glare. It is generally recommended that you place lights about six feet from floor level, though the heights of you and your family members might further influence this.
  • LOCATION – When used for narrower rooms such as in the case of hallway wall lighting, it is better to choose lights with a low profile that don’t stick out too far and obstruct movement in the area.

For larger areas, such as in the case of lounge wall lighting, your scope of options is expanded a bit since it does not have the same size constraints. For bedroom wall lighting, many people prefer placing them on the walls near the bed itself, so these will also need to be less obtrusive.

 

  • SPACING – As a general rule, placing one wall light fixture every six or eight feet on the wall will work well. The lumen output and size of the room may influence this, however, and you may need to adjust the placement of the lights accordingly. In larger rooms, having wall lights that are asymmetrical can add a stylish touch. In smaller rooms, if you only have a pair of wall lights, it can look bizarre to not have them lined up.

 

How Will You Use the Lights?

Whether you want the wall sconces to primarily provide accent illumination or if you are hoping to use them as task lighting, this will influence the kinds of lights you choose. You can use them to show off artwork, create cosy reading nooks or add task lighting by a desk. 

As mentioned, the size of the room and the total lumen output of the lights will influence how many lights you should plan for in your space. Smaller rooms will need fewer wall lights to provide the same adequate illumination that plentiful wall lights in a large room can provide.

 

Indoor Wall Lighting Ideas

 

For task lighting that is impossible to ignore, the Leon 20 Watt 600mm Wide Brushed Silver LED Wall Light is a great choice. This bar-style light features a wide body measuring 600 millimeters long. It shines dedicated light across a larger area of space, offering 1600 lumens of 3000k warm white light. It is IP20 rated, making it especially good for use above kitchen counters or desk spaces.

 

The LWA297 6 Watt Modern Interior LED Wall Light is a surface mounted wall light that is particularly well suited for creating a reading nook. The fixture offers a more traditional lamp shape complete with a rounded shade and shines illumination back onto the wall, providing indirect but sufficient lighting. The light outputs 600 lumens of 3000k warm white light and comes in your choice of black, brushed silver or white finish options.

 

Make an artistic statement with your wall lighting using the LWA466 6 Watt Black and Gold Interior LED Wall Light. This eye-catching wall light features a black cylindrical base from which a golden-toned metal rod extends. From this rod, 600 lumens of 3000k warm white illumination is emitted. It makes a beautiful choice for accent lighting in any modern room.

 

With the LWA241 6 Watt Black LED Wall Light, you can draw the eye to any area of a room. It consists of three vertical bars with acrylic diffusers on each end. Through the diffusers, 430 lumens of 3000k warm white light shines. It has a black finish that works well in any room in the house without clashing with the existing decor.

 

Enjoy the look of a modern wall washing light with the Halo Square 1 Watt Recessed LED Wall Light. This light features a square shape with opal acrylic diffusers on the side. From the diffusers, light shines on the left and right like illuminated wings. It is available in a brushed aluminium finish and shines 70 lumens of 3200k warm white light.

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