Outdoor Ceiling Lights

Outdoor ceiling lights fit overhead under a porch, canopy, soffit or covered patio, lighting an entrance or an outdoor room from above rather than from the wall. They give a welcoming glow at the front door and a usable light over a sheltered seating area, and because they're outdoors, they're IP-rated to cope with wind-driven rain even in a covered spot.

Where do outdoor ceiling lights go?

• Porches and entrance canopies, for a welcoming light at the front door.
• Soffits and eaves, tucked up under the roofline to light the walls below.
• Covered patios and verandas, for a usable outdoor room in the evening.
• Carports and gazebos, where you want overhead light in a sheltered structure.

What styles are there?

For a low porch or canopy, a flush or semi-flush fitting keeps clearance while still giving even light. Where there's more height, a hanging outdoor lantern or pendant makes more of a feature at the entrance. Bulkheads and modern discs suit contemporary homes, while traditional lanterns suit period and country properties, many with matching outdoor wall lights so the front of the house ties together.

What IP rating do I need?

Even a sheltered porch gets wind-blown rain, so IP44 is the minimum, and an exposed soffit or open canopy is better with IP65. If you're near the coast, the salt air matters as much as the rain, so look at our marine grade range for fittings built to resist corrosion.

Can I get one with a sensor?

Yes. Many outdoor ceiling and porch lights come with, or work with, a PIR motion sensor, so the light comes on by itself as you approach the door, hands-free with your arms full of shopping, then switches off again after a set time to save energy.

Finishes and styles

• Black, galvanised and pewter for a modern or industrial look
• Brass and stainless steel for warmth or coastal durability
• Lantern designs for traditional and period homes

Buying outdoor ceiling lights in Ireland

We stock outdoor ceiling lights, porch lights and lanterns from brands including Endon, Searchlight, Saxby and Dar, all available to order online with fast delivery across Ireland and Europe.

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