23 of the best minimalist outdoor wall lamps

I was researching minimalist wall lamps for a client’s entryway the other day and came across so many beautiful designs that I had to share them with you.

Good lighting can make a real difference to an outside space, and wall lamps are particularly versatile. They can be used for general ambient light or to highlight specific features; they’re also ideal for porches and doorways. These sleek, pared-back designs look as good switched off as they do when illuminated, and all have timeless style that will last for years to come. As always I’ve included buys for all budgets, from a £22.99 bargain up to an £800 Scandinavian classic, and there are a few solar-powered options those who don’t want to do any hard wiring. Plus scroll down to the bottom of the post for some handy tips to help you choose the right outdoor wall lamp for you.

1. Louis Poulsen ‘AJ50’ wired-in outdoor wall lamp (available in black, white and aluminium), £816, Nest.co.uk
2. Flos ‘Camouflage’ wired-in outdoor wall light (available in black and Crema d’Orcia stone, and in 14cm and 24cm diameters), £263-£463, Nest.co.uk
3. Mantra ‘Davos’ wired-in outdoor wall lamp (available in ‘Rust Brown’, black and ‘Sand White’, and in numerous sizes), £42.12-107.64, Lights2Go
4. Nuura ‘Liila 1’ wired-in outdoor lamp (available in black and dark bronze, and in a bigger ‘Liila 2’ version), £252, Nest.co.uk
5. Flos ‘IC C/W1’ wired-in outdoor wall light (available in black, deep brown, red-burgundy, brushed brass and brushed stainless steel), £412-561, Nest.co.uk
6. AM.PM ‘Sèta’ up-down wired-in exterior wall lamp (available in black only), £95, La Redoute [AD – affiliate link]
7. Marset ‘Plaff-On!’ wired-in outdoor wall / ceiling light (available in black only, with 16cm, 33cm and 50cm diameters), £231-£624, Nest.co.uk
8. Wired-in outdoor wall lantern (available in ‘Sand’ and black), £149, House Of
9. AM.PM ‘Fereji’ wired-in outdoor wall lamp (available in black only), £110, La Redoute [AD – affiliate link]
10. Richmond wired-in outdoor wall light (available in bronze, antique brass and polished nickel, and in small and medium sizes), £86.40-£138, Corston Architectural Detail
11. Nuura ‘Miira’ wired-in outdoor wall lamp (available black and dark bronze, with an opal or optic glass shade), £334, Nest.co.uk
12. Flos ‘Bellhop’ wired-in outdoor wall lamp (available in black, grey, white, ‘Anthracite’ and ‘Forest Green’), £335, Nest.co.uk
13. Louis Poulsen ‘Flindt’ wired-in outdoor wall light (available in ‘Corten’, aluminium and white, and in 20cm, 30cm and 40cm diameters), £420-£743, Nest.co.uk
14. Marset ‘Ginger’ wired-in outdoor wall lamp (available in ‘Rust Brown’ and black / white, and with 20cm and 32cm diameters), £386-£613, Nest.co.uk
15. ‘Salcombe’ solar wall lamp (available in black only), £39.99, The Solar Centre
16. ‘Chelmsford’ solar downlight (available in black only), £39.99, The Solar Centre
17. Flos ‘Clessidra’ up-down wired-in outdoor wall light (available in grey and deep brown), £310, Nest.co.uk
18. AM.PM ‘Moke’ wired-in outdoor wall lamp (available in black and ‘Mocha’), £110, La Redoute [AD – affiliate link]
19. Hanging globe wired-in outdoor wall lantern (available in charcoal grey only), £169, House Of
20. ‘Oakham’ up-down wired-in outdoor wall lamp (available in black only), £22.99, Lighting Direct
21. ‘Kingsbridge’ solar wall light (available in black only), £44.99, Lights4Fun [AD – affiliate link]
22. Mini diffuser wired-in outdoor wall light (available in ‘Sand’, yellow and charcoal grey), £129, House Of
23. Marset ‘Elipse A’ up-down wired-in outdoor wall lamp (available in ‘Graphite Grey’ and brown), £774, Nest.co.uk

Above: the Flos ‘Camouflage’ lamp in black, Marset’s ‘Ginger’ model and Nuura’s ‘Liila 2’ design

How to choose outdoor wall lamps

• Make sure the lamp you select has an IP rating of 44 or higher (all of the above do). This ensures it’s safe and can withstand rain.
• Think about whether you want to create a cosy glow or illuminate a certain area or feature. That will help you narrow down the options and decide between lamps that produce soft, diffused light or spotlight-style designs that cast light in a particular direction. If you’re unsure, or if you want something that does a bit of both, up- and / or downlighters are a safe bet.
• Also consider whether you have scope for hard wiring. If not then don’t worry: there are plenty of solar-powered designs that don’t require a mains connection, and they’re much brighter and longer lasting than they used to be thanks to modern panels that store up energy even on dull days.
• Think carefully about where to position your lamps. Wall lights are normally mounted at eye level, somewhere between 1.5m and 2m off the ground, but you could place them much lower to illuminate pathways, flowerbeds or planting. And if you opt for a solar-powered design that doesn’t need wiring in, you’re not restricted to walls and could fix it to a fence or the like instead.
• If you’re installing more than one lamp, try to space them evenly apart for a balanced look. How many you’ll need will depend on the size of the area you want to illuminate and the strength of the light emitted by the lamp.
• Don’t forget about gates and doorways. A pair of lamps hung either side of an entrance, or a single one positioned above, creates an eye-catching feature and can be incredibly useful if you’re coming and going after dark.

Above: Corston Architectural Detail’s ‘Richmond’ wall lamp, Marset’s ‘Plaff-On!’ light hung low by a pathway, and a pair of Nuura’s ‘Miira’ lamps flanking a door

For more inspiration on how to illuminate and accentuate your outside space, see my round-up of beautiful outdoor lighting ideas for all budgets.

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