Wall Washer Lights

Wall washer lights have been around for millennia, with early versions being no more than a wooden torch with combustible material soaked in oil at the top. The ancient Egyptians used oil lamps made of clay in their homes and whilst working in the tombs. They projected a small amount of light directly into the space and reflected some off the wall.

Today’s wall washers work in exactly the same manner. They don’t channel the light directly into the room but illuminate the wall above and below the fitting for a wonderful soft and indirect light. The real beauty of this type of lighting is that its main function is to wash, or bathe, your walls in an unobtrusive way.

Used everywhere from art galleries to hotels and museums, they perform extremely well, but in many cases go unnoticed. Wall washers are becoming increasingly popular as a secondary lighting source in homes, too. Available in many different styles and finishes to complement your home, including paintable versions, so you can match your existing colour scheme.

Wall Washers

A Wall washer can help you create exactly the right feel for a room or to accentuate a wall feature or alcove. They have a number of advantages when compared to the more traditional style of wall light. The main advantage is that they sit flush to the wall, making them ideal for the smaller room or for narrow places such as hallways, as they project far less into the space and many are paintable too.

Careful use of a wall washer can add an extra dimension to any room or space. They can add valuable mood lighting by reflecting different colours into the room. For example, a pair of placed on an orange, red or salmon pink coloured wall will highlight the colours and wash the light up the wall and bounce it off the ceiling creating a sensual lighting effect.

Wall washer lighting is available in many finishes and can be switched or unswitched. Whatever style you choose, you can be sure that a wall washer will add style and functionality to any room.