Butterfly and Starfish Wall Light, Aluminum Outdoor Accent Sconce

Outdoor lighting is usually about seeing where you are going. But a garden wall, a patio or the wall beside a front door can also carry a bit of personality, and a light that doubles as a small piece of art makes the space feel more personal after dark.

The Butterfly and Starfish Wall Light comes in five aluminum shapes: a butterfly, a seagull, a starfish, a four leaf clover and a compass. Each has a built in LED in Warm White 3000K or Cool White 6000K, is rated IP65 and is hardwired at 110V to 220V. The butterfly comes in Black Gold, White Gold or Black White, and the other shapes in Black or White. Sizes run from the 5.9 by 5.9 inch butterfly to the 15 inch wide seagull, and every shape weighs about 2.2 lb.

What makes the shape wall light stand out

The shapes do the decorating. Each one is recognizable at a glance, so a single light on a plain wall gives it a focal point, and a group can tell a small story, like seagulls on a beach house or starfish by a pool.

The light draws the shape onto the wall. The LED sits behind the aluminum form, so beams fan out around the silhouette. The butterfly throws light up and down, the starfish and clover send beams outward, and the seagull and compass wash light down the wall below them.

They sit close to the wall. Projecting only 1.8 to 3.2 inches, they read as wall art rather than fixtures, which keeps a narrow walkway or a stair clear.

The finishes work by day. Black shapes read as crisp silhouettes on a pale wall, white shapes blend softly into light render, and the gold of the butterfly adds a little warmth.

They are made for outdoor walls. The aluminum bodies are rated IP65 against rain and dust, and the built in LED means there is no bulb to change.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Garden walls. A few shapes along a wall give the garden a playful night scene.
• Pool and beach houses. Seagulls and starfish suit a coastal setting.
• Beside the front door. One shape by the house number gives the entrance personality.
• Outdoor stairs. A shape on each landing lights the steps and adds charm.
• Play areas. Butterflies and clovers make a friendly glow near a play space.

They suit modern, coastal and contemporary homes, and they add a light hearted touch to a plain rendered or painted wall.

Choosing the size and placement

The shapes differ in size: the butterfly is 5.9 by 5.9 inches, the seagull 15 by 3.5, the starfish 7.9 by 7.9, the four leaf clover 6.1 by 6.1 and the compass 12.6 by 2.4 inches. They project 1.8 to 3.2 inches from the wall. Full measurements are listed in the Dimensions section.

A few guidelines help:

• Leave clear wall around each shape so the beams can spread.
• Group several of one shape, or a small mix, at the same height along a wall.
• Choose warm white for a soft garden glow and cool white for a crisp modern look.
• Plan the wiring for each light with an electrician before the wall is finished.

All required mounting hardware and instructions are included, and the light fixes to a standard outdoor junction box.

Layering it with other lighting

These shapes are the accent layer: they add interest rather than light a whole area. Pair them with lights that do the practical work, such as the path lights collection for walkways or the outdoor up and down wall lights collection for the main entrance.

Mix shapes with care. One theme, like seagulls and starfish on a coastal house or butterflies and clovers in a garden, feels more deliberate than every shape on one wall.

Keep one light color across the group. A row of shapes in the same warm or cool white looks calm; mixed colors look accidental.

Looking after them is simple. Switch off and let them cool, then wipe with a soft, dry cloth, avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners and dry the metal fully.

Is the shape wall light right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Want outdoor lighting that doubles as decoration.
• Like a playful, garden or coastal theme.
• Want slim lights that sit close to the wall.
• Can have hardwired lights installed.

They are accent lights rather than bright main lights, so pair them with a brighter fixture where you need to see clearly.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about sizes are answered at info@norafurnish.com.