Outdoor Bulkhead Wall Lights

Bulkhead lights are designed to be mounted on the exterior of a building and to be sturdy and robust, it’s just a bonus that it’s a style icon among outdoor lights. Bulkhead lighting is designed in a way that the cage effect outer piece connects the light casing to the wall and is extra protective of the light itself. This is one of the reasons that standard bulkhead wall lights will have IP ratings of 44-64, and it’s why they made such good emergency outdoor lights. They’re well on their way to being indestructible so you can always count on their especially bright beam of light when you need it.

Traditional wall lights offer more variety aesthetically but often times extend out from the wall by arms and will have lower IP ratings just because of the limitations imposed by a fancier design.

But there’s something that’s important to keep in mind when you’re trying to decide between a bulkhead wall light and a more intricately designed, aesthetic wall light.

You don’t just have to pick one!

One of the most rugged and outdoorsy wall light designs on the market. With IP ratings starting at 44 up to IP65 they're a fantastic choice for severe weather conditions. If you're unsure about what IP ratings mean then check out our handy blog. But, in summary, and IP44 rated wall light will withstand your average outdoor conditions, whereas an IP65 rated wall light will withstand heavy downpour and sand storms.

Bulkhead lighting is designed to be a sturdy, functional choice for outdoor spaces. Yeah, it’s got that ships porthole chic design but it’s so much more than that. They’re great for emergency lighting, bulkhead wall lights are attached directly to the wall by the outer layer cage, holding the light shade directly onto the wall. They’re also really intense lights, so in an emergency situation you’ll have all the visibility you need. 

They’re also an understated but trendy visual. When used sparingly around your outdoor space they can provide a good amount of base lighting without stealing the show from any portable outdoor lights or bollard lights that you’ve brought in for more fun. 

Not to mention all of the usual advantages that come with using LED lights, they’re bright, they’re cheap and they’ll last for years.

Oh, absolutely! Not just suitable, but a great option. The IP ratings of bulkhead wall lights actually make them a really smart choice for areas of the home that might get a lot of steam, like the bathroom or the kitchen. Especially if you’re a fan of the industrial interior décor style.

LED bulkhead lights are super easy to install outdoors. The casing that makes them so rugged and weatherproof is what you attach to the wall. As for the hardwiring... we always recommend you bring in an electrician.

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There's never a bad time of the year to make sure your outdoor space is safely lit, and with free delivery over £50 now might actually be a pretty good time.