Wall Night Lights

Why choose a wall night light?

A wall night light shines from the wall, at the height you choose: above the cot for night-time care, next to the bed to reassure a child, at walking height in a hallway. It frees up the bedside table for a book, a comforter or a bottle, and stays in the same place when you reach for it in the dark.

Several of our wall night lights are backlit: the LED, fitted at the back, draws a halo on the wall around the silhouette. That is the case for the acrylic models (cloud, moon, night sky) and the wooden cloud, whose front stays in shadow like a real cloud against the light. The light goes onto the wall, not straight into the eyes.

The table below sorts our models by how they attach to the wall and how they switch on, based on what each product page says.

Which wall night light should you choose by fixing?

Start with the fixing that suits your wall and your home: magnet, no-drill fitting, hanging loop, screws, socket or mains wall lamp. The way it switches on (touch, pull cord, motion sensor) and the power source often follow from the fixing.

Several of these models are shaped like an animal (cat, bunny, butterfly, panda, dog paw): find them alongside the others in our animal night lights.

Which type of wall night light should you choose?

Four families of wall night lights make up the collection: plug-in, cordless, wall lamp and motion sensor. The choice mostly depends on your room: a free socket next to the bed, a wall with no power supply, or a passage that only needs lighting when someone gets up.

Plug-in wall night light

A plug-in wall night light goes straight into a wall socket: no batteries, no charging, no tools. Our acrylic models (Wall Night Light for Baby's Room, Cloud Wall Night Light, Moon Wall Night Light) give off a warm white halo through backlighting, over an area of 5 to 10 m² according to their product page.

• Works straight away, with no installation or tools.
• Reliable light night after night, with no battery to keep an eye on.
• Mounting height set by where the socket is.
• French plug on these models.

The cloud in this family has its own product page: the acrylic cloud wall night light, 25 cm long. For other formats that plug straight in, see our selection of plug-in night lights.

Cordless wall night light (battery or rechargeable)

A cordless wall night light goes where there is no socket: above a cot, in a hallway, near a staircase. Ours work in two ways: on a USB rechargeable battery, or on batteries.

• Rechargeable and magnetic: the LED Motion Sensor Hallway Night Light comes off in one movement to be recharged over USB, then goes back in place. The Rechargeable Silicone Umbrella Wall Night Light gives 3 to 6 hours of battery life, over USB-C.
• Rechargeable and stuck on: the Rechargeable Silicone Wall Night Light sticks on without drilling next to the bed and gives up to 5 hours of warm light.
• Battery-powered: the Wooden Cloud Wall Night Light for Baby, Battery-Powered runs on 2 AA batteries (not included) and screws to the wall, screws and wall plugs included.

A magnetic night light has another advantage: it comes off the wall to go with your child to the toilet, then goes back in its place. For this kind of use, also discover our range of portable rechargeable night lights.

Wall lamp night light

A wall lamp night light mounts on the wall like a standard wall lamp and runs on the mains, but its light stays soft, designed for the night. Our wall lamps, the Panda Wall Night Light and the Bunny Wall Night Light, show an animal sitting on a cloud, with an iron frame and a 220 to 260 V power supply.

They offer 3 colour temperatures: a warm shade for bedtime, a brighter shade for playtime. Their product page intends them for night feeds and bedtime stories. A wall lamp is connected to the mains: if you are not comfortable with this wiring, have an electrician fit it.

LED wall night light with motion sensor

A motion sensor wall night light switches on by itself when someone walks past, then switches itself off. It suits hallways, stairs and the trip to the toilet. Our motion sensor wall night lights are USB rechargeable, and their range varies from one model to another:

• Motion Sensor Night Light: 120° detection up to 6 m, warm white or cool white, your choice.
• LED Motion Sensor Hallway Night Light: 120° up to 5 m, switches off after 20 seconds.
• Butterfly Motion Sensor Wall Night Light: 120°, range of 1 to 3 m, 3 colours.
• Bunny Wall Night Light with Motion Sensor: 120° at 60 cm, with a light sensor so it only switches on when it is needed.
• Automatic Dog Paw Wall Night Light: switches off 15 seconds after you walk past.

Wall night light for which room?

Each room calls for a different fixing and a different way of switching on.

Baby's room and child's bedroom

In a baby's room, the baby wall night light is fixed out of reach of the cot and gives off a warm light. Choose a model without magnets whose product page says “from birth”, such as the Wooden Cloud Wall Night Light for Baby, Battery-Powered or the Rechargeable Silicone Wall Night Light.

• Warm light: warm white on the acrylic models, warm LED on the rechargeable silicone night light.
• LED that does not heat up: stated on the product page of the rechargeable silicone night light.
• A gesture your child learns: the Rechargeable Silicone Wall Night Light switches on with a little bell you pull. Fitted at the height of their hand, a child can switch it on alone from 18 months, according to its product page.
• No magnets near the bed: magnetic night lights are not recommended for children under 14. In a baby's room, choose screw fixing or a stick-on night light.

And for older children, our collection of kids' night lights brings together our models designed for children's bedrooms.

Hallway and entrance

In a hallway or an entrance, the priority is to see where you are walking without waking the whole house. A motion sensor wall night light comes on as you pass and switches itself off: nobody has to hunt for a switch. The magnetic models can be put up and moved without tools, so you can try several heights before finding the right one.

Adult bedroom and living room

The wall night light is not just for children. The Motion Sensor Night Light comes in warm white or cool white, and its product page also suggests it for a glass of water in the night or at the bedside of an elderly relative. In a living room or a reading corner, the wall night light is mostly decorative: the acrylic Moon Wall Night Light or the Night Sky Wall Night Light dress up a wall and give indirect mood lighting.

How do you install a wall night light?

Installation depends on the fixing. In most cases, it requires no electrical skills.

• Plug-in: plug it in and it is ready. No tools.
• Magnetic: place the night light on its mount. Several product pages specify fixing on a metal surface: check on the model's product page what mount it needs. The product pages of the silicone models (cloud, star, moon) and the butterfly state CE marking; because of the magnets, these night lights are not recommended for children under 14: install them out of their reach.
• Stuck on without drilling: choose a smooth, clean wall. Avoid adhesive on rough surfaces such as stone, brick or render, where it may not stay stuck over time.
• Hanging loop: hang the night light on a hook or a coat peg, or stand it on a piece of furniture.
• Screws and wall plugs: you need a drill. This is the most durable fixing, suited to a baby's room where the night light has to stay out of reach.
• Mains wall lamp: connection to the mains, best left to an electrician if you are not comfortable doing it.

For renters, magnetic, stick-on or hanging-loop fixings avoid drilling.

Frequently asked questions about wall night lights

What is the best wall night light for a baby?

The best wall night light for a baby is fixed out of reach of the cot and gives off a warm light. Choose a model without magnets whose product page says “from birth”: the battery-powered wooden cloud, screwed to the wall, or the rechargeable silicone night light, stuck on, which a child learns to switch on alone from 18 months.

How do you install a wall night light without drilling?

A wall night light can be installed without drilling in four ways: plugged into a socket, magnetic, stuck on or hung from a hanging loop. For a magnetic model, check the intended mount on the product page: several attach to a metal surface. For a stick-on model, choose a smooth wall rather than stone, brick or render.

Are there wall night lights with a motion sensor?

Yes. A motion sensor wall night light comes on as you pass and switches itself off, with no switch. Depending on the model, detection covers 120° up to 6 m, 5 m or 1 to 3 m, and it switches off after 15 or 20 seconds. Ours are USB rechargeable and fit without drilling.

Which wall night light for a hallway?

For a hallway, choose a motion sensor wall night light: it lights the way at night, then switches itself off. The magnetic models fit without drilling and can be moved to find the right height. The LED Motion Sensor Hallway Night Light detects up to 5 m and switches off after 20 seconds.

Which light colour should you choose for a wall night light?

For a bedroom, a warm-light wall night light creates a soft atmosphere at bedtime: that is the warm white of our acrylic models and the warm LED of our silicone models. For a hallway, some motion sensor models offer warm white or cool white, and our wall lamps offer a choice of 3 colour temperatures.

Does a wall night light use a lot of electricity?

No, an LED wall night light uses little power: several of our product pages state “low-energy LED”. The rechargeable models do not stay plugged in all the time, and the motion sensor models only switch on when someone passes. The Panda Wall Night Light, a mains wall lamp, lists a 10 W LED.

How do you look after a wall night light?

To look after a wall night light, switch it off or unplug it, then wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. The acrylic models are light and easy to clean, and the silicone ones are cleaned the same way. Recharge the USB models when the light gets weaker, and replace the 2 AA batteries of the wooden cloud when needed.