Wall lights free a room from looking up for its light.
Ceiling fixtures light a room from a distance. Wall lights shape it — beside the bed, up the stairway, along the hallway, flanking the mirror. Mounted at eye level they deliver warmth where you need it and add architecture the ceiling never could. Browse sconces, swing-arm readers and statement fixtures below — free DHL shipping and warm-white bulbs included on every order.
Sconces — the wall light that belongs in every room.
The sconce is the all-rounder: a compact shade or fixture mounted close to the wall, throwing light up, down or both. Flanking a bedroom mirror it gives even, flattering light with no shadows. Along a hallway it breaks up a long blank wall with warmth. In pairs beside the bed it replaces the table lamp entirely and gives the nightstand back. In glass, metal, marble or ceramic — there's a wall sconce for every room and every style.
For bathrooms near the basin, choose an IP44 model. Every IP-rated product is clearly marked on its page.
"A good sconce is the light a wall wears like a well-chosen accessory."
A photograph tells you how it looks. A showroom tells you how it feels.
How a ceiling light photographs and how it lives in a room are two different things. A globe that reads bold on a screen can feel exactly right above your table — or slightly off. Our showroom stages every Havelalights era in full room settings so you can stand under the light, see what it does to the walls, and decide with your eyes rather than your screen.
Browse the showroom for inspiration
Linear wall lights. Light that shapes the wall.
A line of light, reduced to its essentials. Mounted close to the wall, the fixture casts a soft glow that highlights texture, proportion, and shadow rather than drawing attention to itself.
The form is simple: a vertical bar, a circular mount, and light distributed evenly along its length. The result feels architectural rather than decorative, bringing warmth and definition to hallways, living spaces, bedrooms, and quiet corners.
Nothing swings. Nothing folds away. It simply occupies its place with confidence, illuminating the wall as much as the room.
"The light becomes part of the architecture."
Designed to last. Shipped free. Bulbs included.
Free DHL Shipping
Every order ships tracked and insured via DHL, dispatched within 24 hours. Most homes receive their light in 6–10 business days (EU) or 8–13 business days (UK & international).
30-Day Returns
Doesn't suit the room? Return any unused light in its original packaging within 30 days.
2-Year Warranty
Real glass, solid metals, quality finishes. Every Havelalights fixture is fully covered for two years from the date of delivery.
Bulbs Included
Warm-white, dimmable LEDs ship with the vast majority of our lights. Unbox, install, switch on.
Everything you want to know before buying a wall light.
How high should wall lights be mounted?
It depends on the use. General hallway and living-room sconces sit around 150 to 170 cm from the floor — roughly eye level, which puts the light where it can work without glaring. Bedside wall lights go about 90 to 110 cm above the floor, or 50 to 60 cm above the mattress — low enough to light the page, high enough to avoid your eye line when lying down. Either side of a mirror, mount at around 160 to 170 cm to match your face height.
Where should I place wall sconces?
In pairs either side of a bed, mirror or fireplace for symmetry. Evenly spaced along a hallway — about every 2.5 to 3 m — to break up a long wall and replace a flat ceiling light. In living rooms, flanking a sofa or art piece to add depth and warmth. Keep them clear of door swings and at a consistent height throughout a space — nothing looks more considered than wall lights at a uniform height along a long hall.
Do wall lights need hardwiring, or are there plug-in options?
Both exist across the Havelalights range. Many of our sconces and swing-arm lights come in a plug-in version with a fabric cord and inline switch — mount them with a couple of screws and run the cord to the nearest socket without calling an electrician. Hardwired versions give the cleanest look but need an existing or new wall point. If you want the look of hardwired but the flexibility of plug-in, choose a model available in both and convert later.
Can I install a wall light without existing wiring?
Yes. Choose a plug-in model and you need nothing more than a screwdriver and a socket. Plug-in lights mount with a couple of wall anchors and run a discreet cord down to the nearest socket — many people route the cord behind a slim paintable cover for a near-hidden finish. For a fully concealed, hardwired install, an electrician can add a wall point in a couple of hours.
Are wall lights suitable for bathrooms?
Only models with the correct IP rating. For lights near a basin or within bathroom wet zones, choose IP44 or higher — confirmed on each product page. Outside the splash zones, standard indoor wall lights are fine. Always check your local electrical regulations before installing any light in a bathroom.
Do wall lights come with bulbs?
Yes — the vast majority of Havelalights wall lights include a warm-white, dimmable LED in the box. Integrated-LED models have the light source built in and never need a bulb change for many years of normal use. Any exception is clearly noted on the product page so there are no surprises when the box arrives.
Are wall lights dimmable?
Most are, with a compatible leading-edge dimmer switch and the dimmable LED we supply — or via the inline switch on plug-in models. Dimmability is confirmed on every product page. Bedside wall lights especially benefit from a dimmer: full brightness for reading, near-off for winding down, nothing for sleeping.
How far apart should multiple wall lights be spaced?
Along a hallway or large wall, space sconces every 2.5 to 3 m at a uniform height. Flanking a mirror or bed, match the spacing to the object — typically 70 to 100 cm apart, centred on it. As a rule: if two wall lights look crowded on the wall when they're off, they'll look crowded when they're on too.
Can a swing-arm wall light be used for reading in bed?
Yes — that's the whole point of a swing-arm. Mounted at bedside height, the arm pulls out over the book and puts a focused beam where you need it, then folds back against the wall when not in use. It frees the nightstand entirely and keeps the light off your partner's side of the bed. One of the most useful swaps you can make in a bedroom.
What's the difference between an up-and-down light and a normal sconce?
A standard sconce usually throws light in one main direction — up, down or diffused outward. An up-and-down light deliberately splits the beam both ways, grazing the wall with two cones of light above and below the fixture. The result is more graphic and architectural — excellent in hallways or beside a front door where you want the wall itself to become part of the design.
Can I start with a plug-in wall light and hardwire it later?
Yes, and it's a common approach. Fit the plug-in version first — it takes 15 minutes and costs nothing beyond the light itself. Then, when you're decorating or confident the position is right, have an electrician convert it to a clean, hidden hardwired connection. Choose a model offered in both versions if you think you'll make the switch.
What's the best wall light for a hallway?
Evenly spaced sconces or up-and-down lights, mounted around eye level (150–170 cm) every 2.5 to 3 m. They wash the walls, make a narrow corridor feel wider and more welcoming, and avoid the flat, institutional look of a single ceiling light. For a long hallway, this is almost always the better solution — and it's one of the most impactful lighting upgrades you can make to a home.
Do wall lights get hot?
With the LED bulbs we supply, barely. LEDs run far cooler than old halogen fittings, and most of the heat they do generate dissipates through the fixture body rather than the shade. Metal parts closest to the light source may feel warm after extended use, but every fixture is designed and safety-tested to sit flush against the wall without risk.
How do I hide the cord on a plug-in wall light?
Plug-in models come with a fabric or metal cord you can run neatly down to the nearest socket. Use the supplied clips to follow the wall edge, route it behind furniture, or fit a slim paintable cord cover — available at most hardware stores — for an almost-hidden finish that reads as deliberate rather than improvised.
Give the walls the light the ceiling can't.
Shop the full Havelalights wall light collection — sconces, swing-arm bedside lights and statement fixtures. Plug-in or hardwired, warm-white LED included, shipped free with DHL and backed by a 2-year warranty.
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