Slim Wedge Linear Wall Light, Black Aluminum Outdoor Wall Bar

A modern exterior lives or dies by its lines. Flat render, long windows and crisp roof edges look striking in daylight, but after dark a single round lamp beside the door can undo all of it, throwing a bright circle on the wall and leaving the rest of the facade in shadow. What a clean, contemporary house needs is light that follows its geometry.

The Slim Wedge Linear Wall Light does exactly that. It is a narrow black aluminum bar with an angled acrylic diffuser that sends a built in LED down and out across the wall at a 120 degree angle. It comes in five lengths, 15.8, 23.6, 35.4, 47.2 and 59.1 inches, each 3.2 inches tall and 3.2 inches deep, with warm white 3000K, neutral white 4500K or cool white 6000K light. Power runs from 18W on the shortest bar to 80W on the longest, it is hardwired on 110V to 220V, and it is rated IP65 for rain and dust.

What makes the wedge bar stand out

The line of light is the point. Instead of a hot spot, the bar lays a long, even wash across the wall, so brick, render or cladding glows from end to end. On a terrace or along a side passage, the whole wall becomes a soft reflector that lights the space in front of it.

The wedge profile controls glare. The diffuser faces down and outward, so the light lands on the wall and the ground rather than straight into the eyes of someone walking toward the house. It feels bright and clear without the harsh sparkle of an exposed bulb.

Five lengths let the bar match the architecture. A 15.8 inch bar sits neatly over a house number or beside a side door, the 23.6 and 35.4 inch bars suit a front entry or a garage, and the 47.2 and 59.1 inch bars run along a long terrace wall or the full width of a facade.

Color quality is high for an outdoor fixture. With a CRI of 90, planting, timber and stone keep their natural color after dark, and the choice of warm, neutral or cool white lets the light match the rest of the exterior.

In daylight it is quiet. The black aluminum body reads as a thin architectural ledge, lining up with window heads, rails and fascia boards, so the wall looks designed rather than dotted with fixtures.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Terrace walls. A long bar washes the wall behind outdoor seating with soft, even light.
• Front entries. A shorter bar above or beside the door lights the step and the lock.
• Garages. A bar above the garage door lights the whole width of the drive apron.
• Side passages. Even light along a narrow path removes the dark gaps between doors.
• Pool and patio walls. The wash of light reflects beautifully off water and pale paving.

It suits modern, minimalist and contemporary homes, flat roofed extensions and beach houses, and any facade with long horizontal lines that deserve to be traced in light.

Choosing the size and placement

Match the bar to the wall rather than to the door alone. The five lengths are 15.8, 23.6, 35.4, 47.2 and 59.1 inches, and the measurements for each are listed in the Dimensions section above.

A few guidelines help:

• Above a single door, choose a bar close to the width of the door frame, usually 23.6 or 35.4 inches.
• On a long terrace or facade, the 47.2 or 59.1 inch bar keeps the line of light unbroken.
• Mount it above eye level, so people see the glow on the wall rather than the light itself.
• Plan the wiring with an electrician before the wall is finished, so the junction box sits where the bar will be centered.

All required mounting hardware and instructions are included, and each bar is sold singly.

Layering it with other lighting

A linear wall light is the wash layer of outdoor lighting. It fills a wall with soft, even light, which makes a terrace or entry feel open and safe. Add low path lights along the walk to the door and the eye is guided from the street to the entrance.

For a wall that needs drama rather than an even wash, look at wall washer lights, and keep the linear bar for the places where people sit, walk and arrive.

Keep one light color across the front of the house. If the bars are warm white, choose warm white for the path and garden lights too, so the whole exterior reads as one calm scene.

Care is simple. Switch the light off and let it cool, then wipe the aluminum and the diffuser with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners and solvents, which can dull the acrylic, and dry the metal fully after cleaning.

Is the wedge bar right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Want light that follows the long lines of a modern facade.
• Need an even, low glare wash for a terrace, entry or side passage.
• Like having five lengths and three light colors to choose from.
• Can have a hardwired fixture installed by an electrician.

It may not suit a traditional cottage or farmhouse that calls for a lantern, or a spot with no way to run wiring, where a solar light makes more sense.

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.