Wall Lights

Yes, LED wall lights can be dimmed when the fitting supports it and a dimmable LED lamp is fitted. The dimmer switch should suit LED loads, such as a trailing-edge type, or the light may flicker or buzz. Check the minimum load of the dimmer against the total LED wattage on the circuit. The range here includes plaster wall lights that are dimmable subject to the lamp.

Up and down or uplighter wall lights suit a living room, because they wash the wall with soft, indirect light that cuts glare. Fit them either side of a fireplace or along a long wall, and put them on a dimmer to change the mood. Paintable plaster fittings can blend into the wall colour. The range here includes curved, up and down and recessed plaster wall lights.

Turn off the power at the consumer unit and prove the circuit is dead before starting. Fix the mounting bracket over the cable position, connect the supply to the fitting's terminals as the maker's instructions show, then secure the fitting and add the lamp. In England and Wales, running a new circuit for wall lights is notifiable work, so use a registered electrician for that part.

A single wall light is a fitting that holds one lamp, as opposed to a double wall light with two arms or lamps. Single fittings are often used in pairs, for example either side of a mirror, bed or doorway, to balance the light. Check the lamp cap and maximum wattage the fitting takes before choosing a lamp.

A wall light is a light fitting fixed to a wall rather than hung from the ceiling, used for ambient, accent or task lighting. Indoor types include up and down lights, uplighters, and recessed fittings that sit flush. Outdoor versions need a suitable IP rating. The range here includes paintable plaster wall lights for dry indoor rooms.