houseof. Round Diffuser Wall Light - Charcoal Grey

This round diffuser wall light takes a simple circular shade and gives it a quiet twist: a subtle fold running through the centre of the metal body, which splits the light into two directional pools rather than one flat wash. The effect is soft and layered rather than bright and flat, more like wall art that happens to glow than a conventional light fitting. Picture a pair flanking a bedroom headboard, or spaced along a hallway wall, casting warm pools of light up and down without a single bulb ever showing.

The charcoal grey finish

This variant is finished in a matte charcoal grey, a soft, chalky dark grey rather than a glossy black or cool graphite. Metal is the base material throughout, giving the shade enough weight and rigidity to hold its crisp circular silhouette. The matte surface has a slightly powdery, non reflective texture that reads as understated rather than industrial, and it sits comfortably against black ironmongery, warm woods like oak or walnut, and monochrome or muted colour schemes.

How it works

The fixture comes with an integrated LED bulb built in, so there is no separate bulb to source or replace: it runs at 5w, gives a warm white 2700k glow, and outputs around 450 lumens, with an average lifespan of roughly 15,000 hours. It is not dimmable. The light is a 240v hardwired fixture rather than a plug in lamp, so it needs to be wired into your electrics by a qualified or registered electrician rather than simply hung and switched on. No assembly is required beyond installation, and the fitting is compact, standing around 19cm high and 9cm wide, projecting about 20cm from the wall, with a 10cm by 10cm mounting rose.

Where it works best

Because it throws light both upward and downward rather than glaring outward, this wall light suits spaces where you want gentle, ambient illumination rather than task lighting: hallways and landings, either side of a bed in the bedroom, flanking a mirror in an entryway, or dotted along a staircase wall. It works well on its own as a single accent or in a matched pair, and its indoor rated build makes it a natural fit for living rooms and bedrooms rather than exposed or wet areas.

houseof. describes this design as "the new definition of wall art", reflecting the idea that the fitting is meant to be looked at as much as it is meant to light a room.

Good to know

• Dispatch is confirmed as soon as your order is placed, and free UK mainland delivery applies on qualifying orders.
• This is a 240v hardwired fixture, so installation should be carried out by a qualified, registered electrician.
• It carries an IP20 rating, meaning it is designed for indoor, dry locations only and is not suitable for bathrooms or outdoor use.
• Comes with a 2 year guarantee.
• If you need to return it, let us know within 14 days of delivery. The item must be unused, in its original packaging, and must not have been installed or wired in.

Height 19cm x Width 9cm x Length 20cm

We offer free standard delivery on orders within the UK Mainland* (an additional fee applies for the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, the Scottish Isles, parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Isles and International).

*Collingwood orders under £150 incur a delivery fee of £9.95 inc. VAT.
*Any order under £49 incurs a delivery fee of £9.95.