Wall lights haven’t always been popular. In fact, for a period of time – from the 70s to the noughties – they were considered old hat, a relic of an older age. Rarely featured in new builds and not the easiest to install, the wall light looked set to unceremoniously fizzle out. Thank goodness fashions change! With a new generation of homeowners switching on to the gentle ambience and elegant aesthetic that wall lighting can provide, the design geniuses at Nordlux have been hard at work, creating wall lights like you’ve never seen before.
Five Nordlux Wall Light Styles to Suit Your Home
Plug-in
One of the things that deters a lot of people from having wall lights is the fact that you need an electrician to install them. And that really bumps up the price. But designs like the Nordlux Marsi address this problem. As well as being beautiful, with an in-built ‘moodmaker’, the Marsi is designed to be plugged in, rather than wired. This means that it can be easily installed wherever you want it to be – as long as there is a plug socket nearby. And the best thing is, there are just so many different styles to choose from, so it’s easy to find a light to suit your needs.
Reading
You can now find reading wall lights that are wired, like the plug-in, like the Explore Flex. While most people associate reading lights with the bedside, they also make a really useful addition to sitting rooms, next to seats where you like to read the newspaper, crochet, or do the crossword. And if you have an office or study, reading lights can be used to free up desk space.
Ambient
Whether selected for ambient lighting or decorative purposes, you’re spoilt for wall lighting choice! Lights like the Nordlux Freya, with its elegant black silhouette, or the simple opal glass orb of the Grant look good when switched off, and provide the most gorgeous ambient lighting when on. While lights like the Spargo and Trio are designed as much for their form as they are for their function, creating an eye-catching display wherever they are placed.
Bathroom
When you think of bathroom wall lights, most people’s thoughts turn to the light above or next to the mirror. And a strip wall light can do the job beautifully. But if you want the option for softer ambient lighting, then other wall lights are worth considering. The frosted glass of the Hester, for example, helps to softly diffuse the glow of the bulb. While the Fold provides both diffused two-way lighting, and an attractive copper focal point to bring colour and elegance to the space.
Outdoors
The garden is the one place where wall lights have remained popular. Primarily because they are the easiest and most reliable way to light up porches, patios, and doorways. But with the new Nordlux collection, outdoor lighting has become a lot more interesting. The triangular forms of the Konit and the Noorstad are particularly appealing. But outdoor wall lights now come in every shape, material, and colour you could wish for, allowing you to style the exterior of your home exactly as you’d wish it to be.
Wall lights are not only fashionable right now, they’re incredibly functional additions to any home. And with the ability to ‘plug and play’, the Nordlux collection shows that wall lights no longer have to be limited to rooms where the electrics – or the money for an electrician – are already in place.
Check out the full collection of Nordlux wall lights, with First Choice Lighting.
