The Best Opal Glass Wall Lights for a Contemporary Look

The opal glass wall lights that look most contemporary share three traits: a simple geometric shade, a slim fitting in a restrained metal finish and an even, milky glow with no visible bulb. In this guide we explain what opal glass actually is and why it behaves so differently from frosted or satin glass, so you can be sure the shade you choose will glow evenly. We walk through the shapes that suit modern interiors, from globes and half domes to cylinders, discs and softer mushroom forms, and compare matt black, brushed brass, white and chrome fittings. You will find advice on where opal glass works best in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and bathrooms, how to build a coherent lighting scheme around it, which bulbs give the right warmth and brightness, how wall colour changes the look of the glass and the common mistakes that can undo an otherwise calm and considered contemporary room....