houseof. The Pleat Wall Light - Burgundy & Lilac

A Soft, Sculptural Wall Glow

The Pleat Wall Light in Burgundy & Lilac brings a soft, sculptural glow to a wall with a shade formed from pressed steel, its ridges catching the light much like gathered fabric. It sits flush against the wall for a neat, integrated look rather than projecting out into the room, and the warm burgundy exterior opens to reveal a contrasting lilac interior when lit. Picture it flanking a hallway at gentle, even intervals, glowing either side of a bed as a bedside alternative to a table lamp, or placed to frame a favourite piece of artwork.

A rich, contrasting finish

This is one of two colourways in Emma Gurner's AW24 update to the Pleat range, pairing a deep, wine toned burgundy on the outer shade with a muted lilac lining inspired by winter blooms. The steel is powder coated for a smooth, durable surface, and the pleated form means the colour reads differently depending on the angle and how the light catches each fold. It works well against warm neutrals, deep greens, or other jewel toned accents, and suits interiors that lean toward the characterful rather than the strictly minimal.

How it works

This is a hardwired 240v mains fixture, wired to an external switch rather than built in, so installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician. It is Class 2, double insulated, with a 2 core wire, and takes a single G9 bulb (recommended a 3w G9 LED, sold separately, with 28w the maximum rated wattage). It is dimmable, so it pairs well with a compatible dimmer switch if you want to soften the glow further. The fixture is IP44 rated, meaning it is also suitable for bathroom use in addition to living spaces and hallways.

Where it works best

Being IP44 rated, this light is as at home above a bathroom vanity or beside a shower zone as it is in a hallway, bedroom, or living room. For more on what IP44 means for where you can install it, see our guide to bathroom lighting zones. Its flush fit design makes it a practical choice for narrower spaces such as corridors or stairwells where a protruding fitting would get in the way, while the diffused, pleated glow gives it a softer, more ambient character than a typical bathroom light. It also suits anyone building out a warm, colour led scheme who wants a fixture that reads as a design piece in its own right, not just a source of light.

Design story

The Pleat range is a collaboration between houseof. and designer Emma Gurner, built around pressing steel into shapes that echo traditional pleated fabric shades. For AW24, Emma introduced a new set of colour contrasts across the range, including this burgundy and lilac pairing, alongside coordinating pendant and table lamp options for anyone wanting to carry the look across a room.

Good to know

• Dispatch is confirmed once your order is placed, and free UK mainland delivery applies on qualifying orders.
• As this is a hardwired mains fixture, installation should be carried out by a qualified, registered electrician.
• This light is IP44 rated, so it is suitable for bathrooms as well as dry indoor spaces.
• Returns must be notified within 14 days of delivery, with the item unused and in its original packaging. As this is a wired electrical fixture, it must not have been installed or wired in for a return to be accepted.

Questions People Ask

Can I fit this in a bathroom?
Yes, it's IP44 rated, which means it's suitable for bathroom use in addition to living spaces and hallways.

What bulb does it use, and is it dimmable?
It takes a single G9 bulb, recommended as a 3w G9 LED (sold separately, 28w maximum rated wattage), and it's dimmable so it pairs well with a compatible dimmer switch.

Does it stick out from the wall much?
No, it sits flush against the wall for a neat, integrated look rather than projecting out into the room, which also makes it a practical fit for narrower spaces like corridors or stairwells.

Height 16cm x Width 22.5cm x Length 22.5cm

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.