Are Wireless Wall Lights a Good Choice for a Dining Room? What to Consider

Wireless wall lights can be a good choice for a dining room, particularly as atmospheric light to frame a sideboard, artwork or window and to add warmth during meals. They avoid new wiring, suit rented homes and period properties, and can be repositioned if you rearrange the room. They are less suited to being the only light source, because battery powered fittings usually give out less light than hardwired ones and need regular charging if used every evening. In this guide we explain what to consider before you buy: brightness and lumen output, battery life and charging, controls and dimming, colour temperature, and where to position the lights in relation to the dining table and other furniture. We also look at how to combine wireless wall lights with a pendant or chandelier over the table, so the room works for everyday family suppers as well as longer dinners with guests, in both open plan and separate dining spaces....