Silver Aluminum COB Outdoor Wall Light

The cleanest effect in outdoor lighting is a crisp band of light running up and down a wall. It takes a narrow beam to do it, because a wide one spreads and softens until the edges disappear. The Silver Aluminum COB Outdoor Wall Light is built for that job, with two narrow COB beams in a body barely wider than a hand.

Small, slim and rated for exterior use, it is the fixture to choose when the light matters and the hardware should not.

Narrow beams, crisp bands

Each fixture sends one beam up and one beam down. Because the beams are tight, the bands they draw on the wall keep clean edges, which gives brick, render or timber a graphic, architectural look after dark.

The effect builds with repetition. A single light is a neat accent, but a run of three or four along a fence, a driveway or a garden wall creates a rhythm that draws the eye along the whole length.

A body that disappears

The fixture is 4.72 inches long, 1.57 inches wide and 2.36 inches high, as listed in the Dimensions section. At that size the slim body almost disappears against the wall in daylight, which is the point along a driveway or up a garden wall: the light matters, the fixture should not.

It is powder coated aluminum with a sealed lens, rated for exterior use, and it is offered with a silver or a black body. Slight variation in finish tone is normal.

Choosing the light color

Three light colors are offered: warm white 3000K, natural white 4000K and cool white 6500K. Warm white suits brick, timber and traditional houses. Natural white is balanced and clear. Cool white is crisp and modern, suiting render, concrete and pale walls.

Being able to pick the color temperature means the fixture will not clash with the lighting already on the house, which is the usual problem when lights are added a few at a time.

Where it works

• Driveways. A run of lights draws the eye along the wall.
• Fences. Bands of light give a plain boundary rhythm.
• Garden walls. Crisp lines pick out stone and brick.
• Entrances. A pair frames a door discreetly.
• Modern facades. The slim body suits clean architecture.

Installing it

One wall light is included with its mounting plate, along with all required hardware and installation instructions, in the body color and light color you select. It is hardwired, so turn the power off at the breaker before starting, and installation by a qualified electrician is recommended.

• Plan the spacing before fixing anything, and mark a level line.
• Fix each mounting plate, then seat the body onto it.
• Keep every fixture in a run at the same height.
• Check the bands of light after dark before finishing the job.

Care and pairing

Wipe the light with a soft, dry cloth and dry it immediately. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the powder coating, and switch off at the mains before cleaning.

For more fixtures that graze a wall, browse the wall washer lights collection, and for other wall lights, see the outdoor wall sconces collection. Path lights at ground level complete the scene.

Spacing is what makes a run of narrow beam lights work. Too close and the bands merge into a single glow; too far apart and the wall looks patchy. Fitting one light first and looking at it after dark is the quickest way to settle the gap.

The silver body deserves a mention of its own. On a gray render or a metal clad wall it almost vanishes, while black suits darker brick and timber. Either way, the fixture is small enough to be forgotten by day.

Because the beams are narrow, this light is also a good partner for softer fixtures. Use it for the graphic lines along a driveway or fence, and a diffused sconce by the door where people actually stand.

Runs of narrow beam lights are worth planning on paper first. Measure the wall, divide it into equal gaps and mark each position before a single hole is drilled. Because the bands of light are so crisp, any unevenness in the spacing shows up immediately once the lights are on.

It is also worth deciding early how many you need. A single light on a long fence can look stranded, while four or five across the same run turn it into a feature. Buying the full run at once also guarantees the same finish and light color throughout, which matters when the fixtures sit side by side.

A level line marked in chalk makes the whole job quicker for whoever fits them.

Ordering one spare light is worth considering on a long run, so a future change or a knock is easy to match.

Is this wall light right for your home?

This wall light is a good fit if you:

• Want crisp bands of light rather than a soft wash.
• Plan a run of lights along a fence, wall or driveway.
• Prefer a fixture that disappears by day.
• Can have an electrician install a hardwired light.

It is an architectural accent light rather than a floodlight. For broad light across a yard, a flood light will do more.

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, and questions sent to info@norafurnish.com are answered in 1 to 2 business days.