Matt Black Outdoor Wall Lights

Absolutely – we’d encourage you to have your electrician fit motion detectors while installing you lights. Paired with LED bulbs, you’ll have 100% brightness instantly.

Always check the product specification section for confirmation – many come with built in LEDs. For those that don’t, we have a wide range of suitable bulbs available.

Outdoor wall lights are built to withstand wind, rain, snow, cold conditions etc. They are categorized by an IP rating, which shows how much protection each light has against the elements. Each code has two digits, the first one represents level of protection against solid elements, the second liquids. If the number greater than 4 then the light is suitable for outdoors.

While solar technology is improving, many solar lights sold today are poorly made and may provide disappointing results! For best results, we recommend professionally-installed mains-powered outdoor wall lights every time.

Yes absolutely, if you like the style and want to use it in your interior then there’s no reason not to – just be aware of the level of brightness that the fitting might produce and decide if that’s what you want.

Outdoor lights are typically sealed to keep out the worst of the weather. To begin, make sure your outside light circuit is turned off at the main and then refer to the original instructions to find out how to access the bulb. Make sure that you follow the instructions again so that you can re-seal the unit once the bulb has been replaced.

There is no one answer here – they vary enormously. And what is perfectly bright for one person will be too bright or too dim for another. Outdoor wall lights are typically made with the average user in mind, and in many cases on our website their lumen output is listed under the 'Specification' tab on its listing.

Outdoor wall lights look best where they will be seen! That means places like a porch or next to a patio. When carefully planned, they can be placed at different heights to accentuate different features.

Remember that you don't always have to place outdoor lights above things – such as a door. The right kind of exterior light can work wonderfully when placed at the side of the door – especially if you place one either side. They can look especially appealing when placed about 2/3 of the way up.

We don't recommend this.

Opinions vary, as it all a matter of personal taste. You may have seen photos of a luxurious property at night that is lit up like a Christmas tree and thought, 'Wow!'. You may equally have thought that the brightness of its outdoor wall lights was overpowering.

As a general rule, the wattage of your outdoor wall lights should be between 40 and 80 watts – though all lights have a maximum wattage, so be sure to check this.