Living Room Wall Lights

Wall lights in a living room do something that ceiling lights and pendants can’t — they bring light down to a human level, create warmth along the walls, and add depth and dimension to the room that top-down lighting alone doesn’t produce. A pair of wall lights flanking a fireplace, on either side of a sofa, or along a longer wall transforms the evening atmosphere of a living room in a way that turning up a ceiling dimmer simply doesn’t replicate.

For living rooms in period and traditional homes, the Mullan brass wall lights and ceramic sconces bring a material authenticity that reproduction fittings rarely achieve — these are made by hand in Ireland and the quality is evident at close range. The glass and globe wall lights from the same Irish collection suit both Victorian and contemporary interiors and work particularly well in rooms where the lighting is expected to contribute to the character of the space.

For contemporary and Scandi-influenced interiors, the Sollux wooden wall lights — the Orbis disc, the Feniks Art Deco twin, the Lappo geometric, and the Ember adjustable task light — provide organic warmth and considered form. The natural wood grain is the finish, and the Polish craftsmanship is built to last. For industrial and loft-influenced living rooms, the concrete and black metal Sollux wall lights bring a raw, honest character that suits exposed brick, dark palettes, and minimal schemes.

Wall lights work best in living rooms when used in pairs or sets — a single wall light tends to look accidental rather than considered. Two flanking a focal point, or three or four evenly spaced along a longer wall, creates the layered lighting effect that makes a living room feel properly designed. Browse the full Living Room Lighting range for ceiling and pendant options alongside.