Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
Warm Light on a Weatherproof Frame.
A curved matt black arm holding a tapered shade in soft natural linen tone. The shade diffuses the 10 W E27 LED into a warm wash that fills a porch without harsh shadows. At 313 mm tall and 180 mm wide it sits beside a front door with the proportions of an interior wall light and the IP44 rating for sheltered outdoor conditions. Dimmable. Class 1 with earth required. At 2.6 kg the construction is solid throughout.
Why This Feels Different Outside.
- It changes how the entrance looks by day: Most outdoor fittings exist visually only after dark. The curved arm and linen-tone shade give this one a decorative presence on the wall in daylight, so the entrance looks considered at every hour.
- The glow is ambient, not directional: Sealed cylinders and coach lanterns throw concentrated light downward or outward. The tapered shade wraps the LED output into a soft diffusion that fills the space around it. The difference is noticeable from the street.
- Dimming makes a porch feel like a room: Full brightness when someone arrives at the door. Dropped to a low amber for a summer evening spent sitting outside. One fitting, two entirely different moods, controlled from a single switch.
- The weight means something: At 2.6 kg this is not a lightweight plastic housing with a decorative shell. The construction is solid throughout, which is why the fitting holds its position on the wall and does not flex or rattle in wind.
- It crosses the threshold into bathrooms: IP44 covers wet-zone interiors as well as sheltered exteriors. The same fitting that works beside the front door also works on a bathroom wall, giving both spaces a consistent design language.
- E27 socket gives you the bulb choice: Standard Edison screw takes warm white, cool white or filament LED. Replace the bulb when you want to, rather than replacing the entire fitting when an integrated LED reaches end of life.
Positions That Suit the Aesthetic.
Flanking a front door on white render or warm stone, where the black arm and linen shade sit quietly against the wall rather than demanding attention. Beside a side entrance on a dark-painted wall. On a covered garden wall above a path. In a bathroom where the curved silhouette brings a design element most IP44 fittings deliberately avoid. For a broader look at how hallway, stairway and landing spaces benefit from considered lighting and layout, our guide to hall, stair and landing ideas covers the approach.
The Outdoor Light That Looks Interior.
Most IP44 wall lights announce themselves as outdoor fittings the moment you look at them. Sealed boxes, industrial cylinders, utilitarian coach lanterns with visible screws and frosted plastic panels. This one does none of that. A gracefully curved arm in matt black supports a tapered shade in a soft natural linen colour, producing the kind of warm, diffused glow you would expect from a bedside fitting rather than a porch light. It sits on the wall the way an interior wall light sits on a bedroom wall: quietly, warmly and with enough design confidence to hold its own when the light is off and the form is all that remains.
The shade diffuses the 10 W E27 LED into a soft wash rather than a directional beam, filling a porch or entrance without harsh shadows. Dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch. At 313 mm tall, 180 mm wide and projecting 230 mm from the wall, it suits a front door, a side entrance, a covered garden wall or a bathroom. Class 1 with earth required. IP44 rated for sheltered outdoor walls and wet-zone interiors. At 2.6 kg the construction has genuine substance behind the finish.
For a black-framed mirror to sit beside a pair of these at the entrance, the simplistic round wall mirror in black matches the matt black finish and gives the wall a considered arrangement rather than fittings placed in isolation.
What Softens an Exterior Wall.
- Tapered linen-look shade, not sealed plastic. The shade produces a warm, fabric-textured glow rather than the flat output of a polycarbonate diffuser. It softens the LED and gives the fitting the aesthetic of an interior piece in a weatherproof housing.
- Curved arm in matt black. The arm sweeps rather than angles. The curve introduces a line most outdoor fittings avoid, giving the wall a softer silhouette that feels decorative rather than functional.
- Dimmable with a 10 W E27 LED. Full brightness for visibility at the door, dimmed to a low amber for evening atmosphere on a covered patio. Standard Edison screw, replaceable, warm white recommended.
- IP44 for sheltered outdoor and bathroom positions. Protected against water splashing from any direction. Porches, covered entrances, garden walls under eaves, bathroom zones. Not for fully exposed walls without overhead shelter.
- 313 mm tall, 2.6 kg construction. Substantial enough to register beside a front door without overwhelming the wall. The weight reflects solid construction behind the painted finish.
- Class 1 with earth connection required. Live, neutral and earth wiring. Standard for metal-bodied outdoor fittings where the frame must be earthed for safety.
IP44 Without the Industrial Look.
The IP44 market is dominated by two shapes: the sealed cylinder and the traditional coach lantern. Both are functional, both are weatherproof, and both look like they were chosen from a trade catalogue rather than a design collection. This fitting breaks the pattern by applying the soft, warm aesthetic of an interior wall light to a body built for outdoor conditions. The curved arm and tapered shade read as decorative rather than defensive, which means the fitting contributes to the look of the entrance rather than being tolerated as a necessary utility.
Porches, Paths and Bathroom Walls.
A pair flanking a front door on a white-rendered wall or a warm stone porch, where the matt black and natural linen-tone shade sit naturally against the building without competing. A single fitting beside a side entrance on a dark-painted wall where the linen shade catches the last of the daylight and the LED takes over at dusk. On a covered garden wall above a path where the diffused output lights the ground without flooding the space. In a bathroom on painted plaster or pale tile, where the IP44 rating earns its place and the curved arm brings a design accent most bathroom fittings deliberately omit.
Before You Order.
- Bulb is E27 LED, 10 W. Standard Edison screw, dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch. Warm white recommended for the most natural glow through the shade.
- Class 1, IP44, mains voltage 220-240 V. Earth wire required. Suitable for sheltered outdoor positions and bathroom zones rated for IP44 fittings.
- Check your wall position for IP44 suitability. IP44 covers any position with overhead shelter. For fully exposed walls with no cover, an IP65-rated fitting is the correct choice.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs: Black Modern Outdoor Wall Light.
The curved arm and tapered linen-tone shade give it the aesthetic of an interior wall light. Most IP44 fittings are sealed cylinders or coach lanterns designed to look functional. This one is designed to look decorative while meeting the same weatherproof standard.
A sealed polycarbonate diffuser produces flat, even, utilitarian light. This tapered shade wraps the LED output into a softer, warmer glow with visible texture on the surface of the shade itself. The difference is the quality of the light and the appearance of the fitting when unlit.
A 10 W E27 LED in warm white. The shade diffuses the output, so the bulb shape is less important than the colour temperature. Warm white produces the most natural, inviting glow. The bulb is replaceable via standard Edison screw.
Flanking a front door on white render, warm stone or dark-painted walls. Beside a side entrance. On a covered garden wall above a path. In a bathroom on painted plaster or pale tile. The matt black and linen-tone shade pair naturally with period properties, contemporary builds and anything in between. For ideas on how warm, neutral palettes bring cohesion to the spaces around the entrance, our guide to neutral beige interiors covers the approach.
Dimming reduces brightness and shifts the tone toward warmer amber. At full output the shade produces clear, functional light for the door. Dimmed low, the glow becomes atmospheric rather than practical, which suits a covered patio or a summer evening outside.
Protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm and water splashing from any direction. That covers porches, covered entrances, garden walls under eaves and bathroom zones. It does not cover fully exposed walls where driving rain hits directly. For those, choose IP65.
The metal body must be connected to earth. The wiring requires live, neutral and earth. This is standard for metal-framed outdoor fittings and ensures the body is safely earthed.
Pairs flanking a front door create symmetry and balanced light across the entrance. The curved arms mirror each other and the two shades produce an even wash that frames the doorway. A single fitting works on a side wall or garden wall where one source is sufficient.
Dimensions: 313 mm (H) x 180 mm (W) x 230 mm (D). Finish: matt black. Shade: tapered, soft natural linen colour. Bulb: 10 W E27 LED. Dimmable: yes. Voltage: 220-240 V. IP: 44. Class: 1 (earth required). Weight: 2.6 kg.
Making the Entrance Work Harder.
The space around the front door sets the tone for the whole house. Getting the light, the layout and the materials right outside and immediately inside the entrance changes how the property feels to everyone who approaches it. These two guides cover both sides of the threshold.
Overview
Warm Light on a Weatherproof Frame.
A curved matt black arm holding a tapered shade in soft natural linen tone. The shade diffuses the 10 W E27 LED into a warm wash that fills a porch without harsh shadows. At 313 mm tall and 180 mm wide it sits beside a front door with the proportions of an interior wall light and the IP44 rating for sheltered outdoor conditions. Dimmable. Class 1 with earth required. At 2.6 kg the construction is solid throughout.
Why This Feels Different Outside.
- It changes how the entrance looks by day: Most outdoor fittings exist visually only after dark. The curved arm and linen-tone shade give this one a decorative presence on the wall in daylight, so the entrance looks considered at every hour.
- The glow is ambient, not directional: Sealed cylinders and coach lanterns throw concentrated light downward or outward. The tapered shade wraps the LED output into a soft diffusion that fills the space around it. The difference is noticeable from the street.
- Dimming makes a porch feel like a room: Full brightness when someone arrives at the door. Dropped to a low amber for a summer evening spent sitting outside. One fitting, two entirely different moods, controlled from a single switch.
- The weight means something: At 2.6 kg this is not a lightweight plastic housing with a decorative shell. The construction is solid throughout, which is why the fitting holds its position on the wall and does not flex or rattle in wind.
- It crosses the threshold into bathrooms: IP44 covers wet-zone interiors as well as sheltered exteriors. The same fitting that works beside the front door also works on a bathroom wall, giving both spaces a consistent design language.
- E27 socket gives you the bulb choice: Standard Edison screw takes warm white, cool white or filament LED. Replace the bulb when you want to, rather than replacing the entire fitting when an integrated LED reaches end of life.
Positions That Suit the Aesthetic.
Flanking a front door on white render or warm stone, where the black arm and linen shade sit quietly against the wall rather than demanding attention. Beside a side entrance on a dark-painted wall. On a covered garden wall above a path. In a bathroom where the curved silhouette brings a design element most IP44 fittings deliberately avoid. For a broader look at how hallway, stairway and landing spaces benefit from considered lighting and layout, our guide to hall, stair and landing ideas covers the approach.
Description
The Outdoor Light That Looks Interior.
Most IP44 wall lights announce themselves as outdoor fittings the moment you look at them. Sealed boxes, industrial cylinders, utilitarian coach lanterns with visible screws and frosted plastic panels. This one does none of that. A gracefully curved arm in matt black supports a tapered shade in a soft natural linen colour, producing the kind of warm, diffused glow you would expect from a bedside fitting rather than a porch light. It sits on the wall the way an interior wall light sits on a bedroom wall: quietly, warmly and with enough design confidence to hold its own when the light is off and the form is all that remains.
The shade diffuses the 10 W E27 LED into a soft wash rather than a directional beam, filling a porch or entrance without harsh shadows. Dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch. At 313 mm tall, 180 mm wide and projecting 230 mm from the wall, it suits a front door, a side entrance, a covered garden wall or a bathroom. Class 1 with earth required. IP44 rated for sheltered outdoor walls and wet-zone interiors. At 2.6 kg the construction has genuine substance behind the finish.
For a black-framed mirror to sit beside a pair of these at the entrance, the simplistic round wall mirror in black matches the matt black finish and gives the wall a considered arrangement rather than fittings placed in isolation.
What Softens an Exterior Wall.
- Tapered linen-look shade, not sealed plastic. The shade produces a warm, fabric-textured glow rather than the flat output of a polycarbonate diffuser. It softens the LED and gives the fitting the aesthetic of an interior piece in a weatherproof housing.
- Curved arm in matt black. The arm sweeps rather than angles. The curve introduces a line most outdoor fittings avoid, giving the wall a softer silhouette that feels decorative rather than functional.
- Dimmable with a 10 W E27 LED. Full brightness for visibility at the door, dimmed to a low amber for evening atmosphere on a covered patio. Standard Edison screw, replaceable, warm white recommended.
- IP44 for sheltered outdoor and bathroom positions. Protected against water splashing from any direction. Porches, covered entrances, garden walls under eaves, bathroom zones. Not for fully exposed walls without overhead shelter.
- 313 mm tall, 2.6 kg construction. Substantial enough to register beside a front door without overwhelming the wall. The weight reflects solid construction behind the painted finish.
- Class 1 with earth connection required. Live, neutral and earth wiring. Standard for metal-bodied outdoor fittings where the frame must be earthed for safety.
IP44 Without the Industrial Look.
The IP44 market is dominated by two shapes: the sealed cylinder and the traditional coach lantern. Both are functional, both are weatherproof, and both look like they were chosen from a trade catalogue rather than a design collection. This fitting breaks the pattern by applying the soft, warm aesthetic of an interior wall light to a body built for outdoor conditions. The curved arm and tapered shade read as decorative rather than defensive, which means the fitting contributes to the look of the entrance rather than being tolerated as a necessary utility.
Porches, Paths and Bathroom Walls.
A pair flanking a front door on a white-rendered wall or a warm stone porch, where the matt black and natural linen-tone shade sit naturally against the building without competing. A single fitting beside a side entrance on a dark-painted wall where the linen shade catches the last of the daylight and the LED takes over at dusk. On a covered garden wall above a path where the diffused output lights the ground without flooding the space. In a bathroom on painted plaster or pale tile, where the IP44 rating earns its place and the curved arm brings a design accent most bathroom fittings deliberately omit.
Before You Order.
- Bulb is E27 LED, 10 W. Standard Edison screw, dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch. Warm white recommended for the most natural glow through the shade.
- Class 1, IP44, mains voltage 220-240 V. Earth wire required. Suitable for sheltered outdoor positions and bathroom zones rated for IP44 fittings.
- Check your wall position for IP44 suitability. IP44 covers any position with overhead shelter. For fully exposed walls with no cover, an IP65-rated fitting is the correct choice.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs
FAQs: Black Modern Outdoor Wall Light.
The curved arm and tapered linen-tone shade give it the aesthetic of an interior wall light. Most IP44 fittings are sealed cylinders or coach lanterns designed to look functional. This one is designed to look decorative while meeting the same weatherproof standard.
A sealed polycarbonate diffuser produces flat, even, utilitarian light. This tapered shade wraps the LED output into a softer, warmer glow with visible texture on the surface of the shade itself. The difference is the quality of the light and the appearance of the fitting when unlit.
A 10 W E27 LED in warm white. The shade diffuses the output, so the bulb shape is less important than the colour temperature. Warm white produces the most natural, inviting glow. The bulb is replaceable via standard Edison screw.
Flanking a front door on white render, warm stone or dark-painted walls. Beside a side entrance. On a covered garden wall above a path. In a bathroom on painted plaster or pale tile. The matt black and linen-tone shade pair naturally with period properties, contemporary builds and anything in between. For ideas on how warm, neutral palettes bring cohesion to the spaces around the entrance, our guide to neutral beige interiors covers the approach.
Dimming reduces brightness and shifts the tone toward warmer amber. At full output the shade produces clear, functional light for the door. Dimmed low, the glow becomes atmospheric rather than practical, which suits a covered patio or a summer evening outside.
Protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm and water splashing from any direction. That covers porches, covered entrances, garden walls under eaves and bathroom zones. It does not cover fully exposed walls where driving rain hits directly. For those, choose IP65.
The metal body must be connected to earth. The wiring requires live, neutral and earth. This is standard for metal-framed outdoor fittings and ensures the body is safely earthed.
Pairs flanking a front door create symmetry and balanced light across the entrance. The curved arms mirror each other and the two shades produce an even wash that frames the doorway. A single fitting works on a side wall or garden wall where one source is sufficient.
Dimensions: 313 mm (H) x 180 mm (W) x 230 mm (D). Finish: matt black. Shade: tapered, soft natural linen colour. Bulb: 10 W E27 LED. Dimmable: yes. Voltage: 220-240 V. IP: 44. Class: 1 (earth required). Weight: 2.6 kg.
Knowledge Hub
Making the Entrance Work Harder.
The space around the front door sets the tone for the whole house. Getting the light, the layout and the materials right outside and immediately inside the entrance changes how the property feels to everyone who approaches it. These two guides cover both sides of the threshold.
Black Modern Outdoor Lantern Wall Light
Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
Warm Light on a Weatherproof Frame.
A curved matt black arm holding a tapered shade in soft natural linen tone. The shade diffuses the 10 W E27 LED into a warm wash that fills a porch without harsh shadows. At 313 mm tall and 180 mm wide it sits beside a front door with the proportions of an interior wall light and the IP44 rating for sheltered outdoor conditions. Dimmable. Class 1 with earth required. At 2.6 kg the construction is solid throughout.
Why This Feels Different Outside.
- It changes how the entrance looks by day: Most outdoor fittings exist visually only after dark. The curved arm and linen-tone shade give this one a decorative presence on the wall in daylight, so the entrance looks considered at every hour.
- The glow is ambient, not directional: Sealed cylinders and coach lanterns throw concentrated light downward or outward. The tapered shade wraps the LED output into a soft diffusion that fills the space around it. The difference is noticeable from the street.
- Dimming makes a porch feel like a room: Full brightness when someone arrives at the door. Dropped to a low amber for a summer evening spent sitting outside. One fitting, two entirely different moods, controlled from a single switch.
- The weight means something: At 2.6 kg this is not a lightweight plastic housing with a decorative shell. The construction is solid throughout, which is why the fitting holds its position on the wall and does not flex or rattle in wind.
- It crosses the threshold into bathrooms: IP44 covers wet-zone interiors as well as sheltered exteriors. The same fitting that works beside the front door also works on a bathroom wall, giving both spaces a consistent design language.
- E27 socket gives you the bulb choice: Standard Edison screw takes warm white, cool white or filament LED. Replace the bulb when you want to, rather than replacing the entire fitting when an integrated LED reaches end of life.
Positions That Suit the Aesthetic.
Flanking a front door on white render or warm stone, where the black arm and linen shade sit quietly against the wall rather than demanding attention. Beside a side entrance on a dark-painted wall. On a covered garden wall above a path. In a bathroom where the curved silhouette brings a design element most IP44 fittings deliberately avoid. For a broader look at how hallway, stairway and landing spaces benefit from considered lighting and layout, our guide to hall, stair and landing ideas covers the approach.
The Outdoor Light That Looks Interior.
Most IP44 wall lights announce themselves as outdoor fittings the moment you look at them. Sealed boxes, industrial cylinders, utilitarian coach lanterns with visible screws and frosted plastic panels. This one does none of that. A gracefully curved arm in matt black supports a tapered shade in a soft natural linen colour, producing the kind of warm, diffused glow you would expect from a bedside fitting rather than a porch light. It sits on the wall the way an interior wall light sits on a bedroom wall: quietly, warmly and with enough design confidence to hold its own when the light is off and the form is all that remains.
The shade diffuses the 10 W E27 LED into a soft wash rather than a directional beam, filling a porch or entrance without harsh shadows. Dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch. At 313 mm tall, 180 mm wide and projecting 230 mm from the wall, it suits a front door, a side entrance, a covered garden wall or a bathroom. Class 1 with earth required. IP44 rated for sheltered outdoor walls and wet-zone interiors. At 2.6 kg the construction has genuine substance behind the finish.
For a black-framed mirror to sit beside a pair of these at the entrance, the simplistic round wall mirror in black matches the matt black finish and gives the wall a considered arrangement rather than fittings placed in isolation.
What Softens an Exterior Wall.
- Tapered linen-look shade, not sealed plastic. The shade produces a warm, fabric-textured glow rather than the flat output of a polycarbonate diffuser. It softens the LED and gives the fitting the aesthetic of an interior piece in a weatherproof housing.
- Curved arm in matt black. The arm sweeps rather than angles. The curve introduces a line most outdoor fittings avoid, giving the wall a softer silhouette that feels decorative rather than functional.
- Dimmable with a 10 W E27 LED. Full brightness for visibility at the door, dimmed to a low amber for evening atmosphere on a covered patio. Standard Edison screw, replaceable, warm white recommended.
- IP44 for sheltered outdoor and bathroom positions. Protected against water splashing from any direction. Porches, covered entrances, garden walls under eaves, bathroom zones. Not for fully exposed walls without overhead shelter.
- 313 mm tall, 2.6 kg construction. Substantial enough to register beside a front door without overwhelming the wall. The weight reflects solid construction behind the painted finish.
- Class 1 with earth connection required. Live, neutral and earth wiring. Standard for metal-bodied outdoor fittings where the frame must be earthed for safety.
IP44 Without the Industrial Look.
The IP44 market is dominated by two shapes: the sealed cylinder and the traditional coach lantern. Both are functional, both are weatherproof, and both look like they were chosen from a trade catalogue rather than a design collection. This fitting breaks the pattern by applying the soft, warm aesthetic of an interior wall light to a body built for outdoor conditions. The curved arm and tapered shade read as decorative rather than defensive, which means the fitting contributes to the look of the entrance rather than being tolerated as a necessary utility.
Porches, Paths and Bathroom Walls.
A pair flanking a front door on a white-rendered wall or a warm stone porch, where the matt black and natural linen-tone shade sit naturally against the building without competing. A single fitting beside a side entrance on a dark-painted wall where the linen shade catches the last of the daylight and the LED takes over at dusk. On a covered garden wall above a path where the diffused output lights the ground without flooding the space. In a bathroom on painted plaster or pale tile, where the IP44 rating earns its place and the curved arm brings a design accent most bathroom fittings deliberately omit.
Before You Order.
- Bulb is E27 LED, 10 W. Standard Edison screw, dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch. Warm white recommended for the most natural glow through the shade.
- Class 1, IP44, mains voltage 220-240 V. Earth wire required. Suitable for sheltered outdoor positions and bathroom zones rated for IP44 fittings.
- Check your wall position for IP44 suitability. IP44 covers any position with overhead shelter. For fully exposed walls with no cover, an IP65-rated fitting is the correct choice.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs: Black Modern Outdoor Wall Light.
The curved arm and tapered linen-tone shade give it the aesthetic of an interior wall light. Most IP44 fittings are sealed cylinders or coach lanterns designed to look functional. This one is designed to look decorative while meeting the same weatherproof standard.
A sealed polycarbonate diffuser produces flat, even, utilitarian light. This tapered shade wraps the LED output into a softer, warmer glow with visible texture on the surface of the shade itself. The difference is the quality of the light and the appearance of the fitting when unlit.
A 10 W E27 LED in warm white. The shade diffuses the output, so the bulb shape is less important than the colour temperature. Warm white produces the most natural, inviting glow. The bulb is replaceable via standard Edison screw.
Flanking a front door on white render, warm stone or dark-painted walls. Beside a side entrance. On a covered garden wall above a path. In a bathroom on painted plaster or pale tile. The matt black and linen-tone shade pair naturally with period properties, contemporary builds and anything in between. For ideas on how warm, neutral palettes bring cohesion to the spaces around the entrance, our guide to neutral beige interiors covers the approach.
Dimming reduces brightness and shifts the tone toward warmer amber. At full output the shade produces clear, functional light for the door. Dimmed low, the glow becomes atmospheric rather than practical, which suits a covered patio or a summer evening outside.
Protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm and water splashing from any direction. That covers porches, covered entrances, garden walls under eaves and bathroom zones. It does not cover fully exposed walls where driving rain hits directly. For those, choose IP65.
The metal body must be connected to earth. The wiring requires live, neutral and earth. This is standard for metal-framed outdoor fittings and ensures the body is safely earthed.
Pairs flanking a front door create symmetry and balanced light across the entrance. The curved arms mirror each other and the two shades produce an even wash that frames the doorway. A single fitting works on a side wall or garden wall where one source is sufficient.
Dimensions: 313 mm (H) x 180 mm (W) x 230 mm (D). Finish: matt black. Shade: tapered, soft natural linen colour. Bulb: 10 W E27 LED. Dimmable: yes. Voltage: 220-240 V. IP: 44. Class: 1 (earth required). Weight: 2.6 kg.
Making the Entrance Work Harder.
The space around the front door sets the tone for the whole house. Getting the light, the layout and the materials right outside and immediately inside the entrance changes how the property feels to everyone who approaches it. These two guides cover both sides of the threshold.
Overview
Warm Light on a Weatherproof Frame.
A curved matt black arm holding a tapered shade in soft natural linen tone. The shade diffuses the 10 W E27 LED into a warm wash that fills a porch without harsh shadows. At 313 mm tall and 180 mm wide it sits beside a front door with the proportions of an interior wall light and the IP44 rating for sheltered outdoor conditions. Dimmable. Class 1 with earth required. At 2.6 kg the construction is solid throughout.
Why This Feels Different Outside.
- It changes how the entrance looks by day: Most outdoor fittings exist visually only after dark. The curved arm and linen-tone shade give this one a decorative presence on the wall in daylight, so the entrance looks considered at every hour.
- The glow is ambient, not directional: Sealed cylinders and coach lanterns throw concentrated light downward or outward. The tapered shade wraps the LED output into a soft diffusion that fills the space around it. The difference is noticeable from the street.
- Dimming makes a porch feel like a room: Full brightness when someone arrives at the door. Dropped to a low amber for a summer evening spent sitting outside. One fitting, two entirely different moods, controlled from a single switch.
- The weight means something: At 2.6 kg this is not a lightweight plastic housing with a decorative shell. The construction is solid throughout, which is why the fitting holds its position on the wall and does not flex or rattle in wind.
- It crosses the threshold into bathrooms: IP44 covers wet-zone interiors as well as sheltered exteriors. The same fitting that works beside the front door also works on a bathroom wall, giving both spaces a consistent design language.
- E27 socket gives you the bulb choice: Standard Edison screw takes warm white, cool white or filament LED. Replace the bulb when you want to, rather than replacing the entire fitting when an integrated LED reaches end of life.
Positions That Suit the Aesthetic.
Flanking a front door on white render or warm stone, where the black arm and linen shade sit quietly against the wall rather than demanding attention. Beside a side entrance on a dark-painted wall. On a covered garden wall above a path. In a bathroom where the curved silhouette brings a design element most IP44 fittings deliberately avoid. For a broader look at how hallway, stairway and landing spaces benefit from considered lighting and layout, our guide to hall, stair and landing ideas covers the approach.
Description
The Outdoor Light That Looks Interior.
Most IP44 wall lights announce themselves as outdoor fittings the moment you look at them. Sealed boxes, industrial cylinders, utilitarian coach lanterns with visible screws and frosted plastic panels. This one does none of that. A gracefully curved arm in matt black supports a tapered shade in a soft natural linen colour, producing the kind of warm, diffused glow you would expect from a bedside fitting rather than a porch light. It sits on the wall the way an interior wall light sits on a bedroom wall: quietly, warmly and with enough design confidence to hold its own when the light is off and the form is all that remains.
The shade diffuses the 10 W E27 LED into a soft wash rather than a directional beam, filling a porch or entrance without harsh shadows. Dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch. At 313 mm tall, 180 mm wide and projecting 230 mm from the wall, it suits a front door, a side entrance, a covered garden wall or a bathroom. Class 1 with earth required. IP44 rated for sheltered outdoor walls and wet-zone interiors. At 2.6 kg the construction has genuine substance behind the finish.
For a black-framed mirror to sit beside a pair of these at the entrance, the simplistic round wall mirror in black matches the matt black finish and gives the wall a considered arrangement rather than fittings placed in isolation.
What Softens an Exterior Wall.
- Tapered linen-look shade, not sealed plastic. The shade produces a warm, fabric-textured glow rather than the flat output of a polycarbonate diffuser. It softens the LED and gives the fitting the aesthetic of an interior piece in a weatherproof housing.
- Curved arm in matt black. The arm sweeps rather than angles. The curve introduces a line most outdoor fittings avoid, giving the wall a softer silhouette that feels decorative rather than functional.
- Dimmable with a 10 W E27 LED. Full brightness for visibility at the door, dimmed to a low amber for evening atmosphere on a covered patio. Standard Edison screw, replaceable, warm white recommended.
- IP44 for sheltered outdoor and bathroom positions. Protected against water splashing from any direction. Porches, covered entrances, garden walls under eaves, bathroom zones. Not for fully exposed walls without overhead shelter.
- 313 mm tall, 2.6 kg construction. Substantial enough to register beside a front door without overwhelming the wall. The weight reflects solid construction behind the painted finish.
- Class 1 with earth connection required. Live, neutral and earth wiring. Standard for metal-bodied outdoor fittings where the frame must be earthed for safety.
IP44 Without the Industrial Look.
The IP44 market is dominated by two shapes: the sealed cylinder and the traditional coach lantern. Both are functional, both are weatherproof, and both look like they were chosen from a trade catalogue rather than a design collection. This fitting breaks the pattern by applying the soft, warm aesthetic of an interior wall light to a body built for outdoor conditions. The curved arm and tapered shade read as decorative rather than defensive, which means the fitting contributes to the look of the entrance rather than being tolerated as a necessary utility.
Porches, Paths and Bathroom Walls.
A pair flanking a front door on a white-rendered wall or a warm stone porch, where the matt black and natural linen-tone shade sit naturally against the building without competing. A single fitting beside a side entrance on a dark-painted wall where the linen shade catches the last of the daylight and the LED takes over at dusk. On a covered garden wall above a path where the diffused output lights the ground without flooding the space. In a bathroom on painted plaster or pale tile, where the IP44 rating earns its place and the curved arm brings a design accent most bathroom fittings deliberately omit.
Before You Order.
- Bulb is E27 LED, 10 W. Standard Edison screw, dimmable with a compatible bulb and switch. Warm white recommended for the most natural glow through the shade.
- Class 1, IP44, mains voltage 220-240 V. Earth wire required. Suitable for sheltered outdoor positions and bathroom zones rated for IP44 fittings.
- Check your wall position for IP44 suitability. IP44 covers any position with overhead shelter. For fully exposed walls with no cover, an IP65-rated fitting is the correct choice.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs
FAQs: Black Modern Outdoor Wall Light.
The curved arm and tapered linen-tone shade give it the aesthetic of an interior wall light. Most IP44 fittings are sealed cylinders or coach lanterns designed to look functional. This one is designed to look decorative while meeting the same weatherproof standard.
A sealed polycarbonate diffuser produces flat, even, utilitarian light. This tapered shade wraps the LED output into a softer, warmer glow with visible texture on the surface of the shade itself. The difference is the quality of the light and the appearance of the fitting when unlit.
A 10 W E27 LED in warm white. The shade diffuses the output, so the bulb shape is less important than the colour temperature. Warm white produces the most natural, inviting glow. The bulb is replaceable via standard Edison screw.
Flanking a front door on white render, warm stone or dark-painted walls. Beside a side entrance. On a covered garden wall above a path. In a bathroom on painted plaster or pale tile. The matt black and linen-tone shade pair naturally with period properties, contemporary builds and anything in between. For ideas on how warm, neutral palettes bring cohesion to the spaces around the entrance, our guide to neutral beige interiors covers the approach.
Dimming reduces brightness and shifts the tone toward warmer amber. At full output the shade produces clear, functional light for the door. Dimmed low, the glow becomes atmospheric rather than practical, which suits a covered patio or a summer evening outside.
Protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm and water splashing from any direction. That covers porches, covered entrances, garden walls under eaves and bathroom zones. It does not cover fully exposed walls where driving rain hits directly. For those, choose IP65.
The metal body must be connected to earth. The wiring requires live, neutral and earth. This is standard for metal-framed outdoor fittings and ensures the body is safely earthed.
Pairs flanking a front door create symmetry and balanced light across the entrance. The curved arms mirror each other and the two shades produce an even wash that frames the doorway. A single fitting works on a side wall or garden wall where one source is sufficient.
Dimensions: 313 mm (H) x 180 mm (W) x 230 mm (D). Finish: matt black. Shade: tapered, soft natural linen colour. Bulb: 10 W E27 LED. Dimmable: yes. Voltage: 220-240 V. IP: 44. Class: 1 (earth required). Weight: 2.6 kg.
Knowledge Hub
Making the Entrance Work Harder.
The space around the front door sets the tone for the whole house. Getting the light, the layout and the materials right outside and immediately inside the entrance changes how the property feels to everyone who approaches it. These two guides cover both sides of the threshold.
