Exterior up and down lights are a stylish and functional form of outdoor lighting that direct light both upward and downward from a single fixture. They are typically mounted on walls, pillars, or posts and are popular in both residential and commercial settings.
Why Are Up And Down Outside Lights So Popular:
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Modern Aesthetic Appeal:
Up and down lights offer a sleek, architectural look that enhances the visual appeal of a building’s exterior. Their clean lines and focused beams create dramatic light patterns, adding depth and texture to walls, facades, and entranceways. -
Enhanced Curb Appeal:
These lights draw attention to architectural features, such as brickwork, stone cladding, or decorative surfaces, giving homes and buildings a more premium, polished appearance — especially at night. -
Functional Illumination:
Upward light highlights vertical elements (e.g; trees, columns), while downward light illuminates paths, entryways, and lower areas. This dual-directional lighting provides both ambient and task lighting in one unit. -
Increased Security:
By lighting both higher and lower areas of a building or structure, up and down lights help deter intruders and reduce blind spots. Their focused beams minimize light pollution while maximizing visibility around doors, windows, and walkways. -
Versatility:
Available in various sizes, materials, and finishes, up and down lights can suit a wide range of architectural styles — from ultra-modern to traditional. Many also come in weather-resistant materials like stainless steel or powder-coated aluminum. -
Energy Efficiency:
Most modern up and down lights use LED technology, which is energy-efficient, long-lasting, and cost-effective. LEDs also offer various colour temperatures, from warm white to cool daylight, allowing for custom lighting effects. -
Low Maintenance:
Once installed, these fixtures typically require little upkeep. The use of durable materials and LED bulbs means fewer replacements and minimal fuss.
Outdoor lights which illuminate up and down are available in an array of sizes and finishes, to cater for all domestic and commercial sized properties. Even though they are waterproof andf IP rated, outdoor up and down wall lights are often used indoors as well as externally, to create effect and offer a stylish look. Many 2 light up and down light fittings feature a rectangular look, but others are available in circular or semi-circle styles. Amongst our extensive up and down exterior collection we boast the Mantra Davos collection which boasts adjustable windows allowing you to alter the beam angle to create a unique look and ensure beams don't overlap windows or doors if requested. Our outdoor lights are available in several finishes, with black, anthracite, white, stainless steel and bronze being the most sought after, however we do offer a wide range of finishes on top of the finishes listed. As well as up and down exterior wall lights, we boast single, downlight versions which are often used in tandem with the twin exterior lights to create effect or offer downward facing light around a property.
Up and down wall lights are a decorative product and should provide sufficient light to enter a premise or door way, meaning it is a popular front door lighting option. If you require a stronger illumination to illuminate a driveway, large entrance or patio area, you maybe best advised to look for a more practical fitting. We offer a large selection of decorative outdoor wall lights which can meet these requirements, whilst we also stock a range of led flood lights for customers after a strong lumen output.
