Outdoor Barn Lights
Authentic UK Made Wall Lights for Your Home
Handcrafted in the UK | Weatherproof IP44 Rated | 5 Colour Finishes | Optional PIR Sensors
Transform your outdoor spaces with our handcrafted barn lights—the perfect blend of traditional farmhouse charm and modern reliability. Made right here in the UK from robust aluminium, these lights deliver the authentic country aesthetic homeowners across Britain are searching for.
Whether you’re illuminating a cottage entrance, stable block, garage, or garden patio, our barn lights provide dependable outdoor lighting that enhances both safety and style.
- Authentic UK Made Wall Lights for Your Home
- Why Choose Our UK Made Barn Lights?
- Our Barn Light Collection
- Choose Your Perfect Finish: A Colour for Every Setting
- Practical Additions: Customizing Your Barn Lights
- Where Barn Lights Work Best: Versatile Indoor & Outdoor Lighting
- Why UK Made Matters: Quality You Can Trust
- Barn Light FAQ: Your Questions Answered
- Complete Your Country Lighting Scheme
- Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Lighting?
- Technical Specifications Summary
Why Choose Our UK Made Barn Lights?
Built for British Weather
Designed and manufactured in the UK, our barn lights understand what “weatherproof” really means. With IP44 rating as standard, they handle everything from Highland downpours to coastal salt spray, maintaining their finish and performance year after year.
What makes them genuinely weather-resistant:
- Heavy-gauge aluminium construction that won’t rust or corrode
- Powder-coated finishes baked on at high temperature for durability
- Secure glass mounting with proper sealing gaskets
- Corrosion-resistant fixings included as standard
- Designed to withstand wind, rain, frost, and UV exposure
The Barn Light Difference: Functionality Meets Character
Originally created to illuminate working farm buildings, barn lights combine practical wide-beam illumination with distinctive industrial style. That heritage shines through in every detail:
Traditional Design Elements:
- Curved metal shade with characteristic downward angle
- Wide light spread ideal for doorways and pathways
- Simple, honest construction that celebrates functionality
- Timeless silhouette that suits period and modern properties alike
Modern Performance:
- Compatible with energy-saving LED bulbs
- Optional PIR motion sensor integration for security and convenience
- Easy installation with clear mounting instructions
- Replaceable glass for long-term maintenance
- Indoor/outdoor versatility for utility rooms, porches, kitchens
Our Barn Light Collection
The Classic Barn Light
Perfect for: Cottage doorways, garage entrances, stable blocks, garden gates, patios, utility rooms
Our signature barn light features a gracefully curved shade that directs light downward and outward, creating welcoming pools of illumination. The compact design suits smaller installations while delivering substantial light output.
Key Specifications:
- Height: 240mm | Width: 220mm | Projection: 215mm
- IP44 weatherproof rating
- Suitable for bulbs up to 60W (LED recommended)
- Standard E27 lamp holder (ES fitting)
- Available in 5 powder-coated finishes
- Wall mounting bracket included
Where It Works Best: Mount flanking doorways for balanced entrance lighting, along covered walkways for pathway illumination, beside garage doors for practical task lighting, or on outbuildings to maintain the traditional aesthetic. Equally at home indoors in boot rooms, larders, and country-style kitchens.
Need something a bit larger? Look at ‘The Burford’
Slate Grey Outdoor Barn or Stable Light
White Barn Light – Chalk White Outdoor Light
Traditional Cream Outdoor Barn Wall Light
Matt Black Barn or Stable Light IP44
Choose Your Perfect Finish: A Colour for Every Setting
All our barn lights are available in five carefully selected finishes, allowing you to coordinate lighting across your property or select shades that complement specific architectural features.
Satin Black
The contemporary classic. Sophisticated and versatile, satin black provides striking contrast against light-colored render, stone, or brickwork. Works beautifully with both traditional cottages and modern rural homes. The powder-coated finish maintains its depth without fading, while the slight sheen catches light attractively without excessive glare.
Best for: Contemporary barn conversions, modern farmhouses, minimalist country homes, contrast against white/cream walls
Slate Grey
Understated elegance. This mid-tone grey harmonizes with natural stone, slate roofs, and weathered timber. It’s the chameleon of outdoor lighting—substantial enough to be noticed, subtle enough to blend. Particularly effective where you want quality lighting without dominating the architectural character.
Best for: Stone cottages, properties with slate or grey roofing, rustic garden settings, neutral color schemes
Chalk White
Bright and welcoming. Clean chalk white maximizes light reflection while creating an airy, open feeling. Ideal for properties where traditional white or cream predominates. This shade evokes classic seaside cottages and country farmhouses, bringing a fresh brightness to outdoor spaces.
Best for: Traditional white cottages, coastal properties, country houses with painted render, creating a lighter feel
Seaspray Blue
Coastal charm. A soft, weathered blue that captures the tranquillity of coastal living. This distinctive finish adds personality while maintaining sophistication. Particularly effective in gardens where it complements foliage, or in coastal settings where it echoes maritime heritage.
Best for: Coastal properties, garden settings, homes with blue accents, creating a distinctive country cottage look
Traditional Cream
Heritage perfection. Soft cream provides warmth without brightness, perfect for period cottages and heritage properties. This is the colour of traditional country buildings—substantial enough to be seen but gentle enough to blend with older architecture. Ideal where authentic period character is paramount.
Best for: Period cottages, listed buildings, farmhouse properties, creating authentic rural character
Practical Additions: Customizing Your Barn Lights
PIR Motion Sensors
Why add motion detection?
Transform your barn lights into intelligent security lighting that activates automatically when someone approaches. PIR (Passive Infrared) sensors detect body heat, triggering illumination precisely when needed.
Security Benefits:
- Deters potential intruders who rely on darkness
- Illuminates approaches before you reach the door
- Eliminates dark corners and hiding spots
- Provides peace of mind when arriving home after dark
Energy Efficiency:
- Lights operate only when needed—no all-night waste
- Reduces energy consumption by 60-80% versus dusk-to-dawn lighting
- Adjustable sensitivity and duration settings
- Compatible with LED bulbs for maximum savings
Practical Convenience:
- Hands-free operation when carrying shopping or keys
- No fumbling for switches in the dark
- Welcomes guests automatically
- Can be networked for multiple-light activation
Typical Settings:
- Detection range: 5-12 meters (adjustable)
- Duration: 10 seconds to 10 minutes (your choice)
- Daylight sensor prevents daytime activation
- Sensitivity adjustment for different environments
LED Bulbs: The Smart Choice
Why LED makes sense for barn lights:
Energy Savings:
- Uses 80% less electricity than incandescent equivalents
- A 6 – 9w LED provides the same light as a 40 – 60W traditional bulb
- Typical annual saving: £35-40 per fixture at current UK energy rates
Longevity:
- Average lifespan: 25,000-50,000 hours
- That’s 20+ years of typical use
- Eliminates the ladder work of frequent bulb changes
- Perfect for hard-to-reach outdoor locations
Light Quality:
- Warm white (2700-3000K) creates inviting ambiance
- Instant full brightness—no warm-up delay
- Consistent color temperature throughout life
- Available in clear or pearl/frosted finishes
Our Recommendation: For barn lights, choose warm white LEDs in pearl finish for soft, diffused illumination, or clear bulbs for more defined shadows and traditional aesthetic. We stock appropriate LED bulbs rated for outdoor use in enclosed fixtures.
Corner Brackets
For corner installations:
When mounting barn lights at building corners or tight spaces, our custom corner brackets provide secure, angle-adjustable installation. They maintain proper fixture orientation while accommodating awkward mounting positions.
Particularly useful for:
- L-shaped building corners
- Angled wall junctions
- Positions where standard brackets won’t fit
- Creating specific lighting angles
Where Barn Lights Work Best: Versatile Indoor & Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Applications
Entrance Lighting: Mount flanking your front door for balanced, welcoming illumination. The wide beam pattern lights both the door area and immediate surroundings, making key entry safer while creating attractive entrance appeal. For period cottages, this traditional placement echoes historical lighting practices.
Garage and Outbuilding Lighting: Barn lights naturally suit garages, workshops, garden rooms, and storage buildings. Their industrial heritage means they look perfectly at home on utilitarian structures while providing practical task lighting for working areas.
Pathway and Driveway Lighting: Install at regular intervals along covered walkways or mount on boundary walls to illuminate driveways. The downward-angled shade focuses light where you need it—on the ground—rather than creating glare.
Stable Blocks and Agricultural Buildings: Return barn lights to their original purpose. They provide robust, weatherproof illumination for stables, barns, kennels, and farm buildings, combining authenticity with modern reliability.
Patio and Entertaining Areas: Create atmospheric outdoor living spaces with strategically placed barn lights. They provide ambient illumination for al fresco dining while maintaining the relaxed, country aesthetic that makes outdoor rooms inviting.
Garden Feature Lighting: Highlight summerhouses, pergolas, garden walls, or architectural features. The distinctive barn light silhouette becomes part of the garden’s character, visible and attractive even during daylight hours.
Indoor Applications
Utility Rooms and Boot Rooms: Barn lights bring practical, characterful lighting to hardworking spaces. Their robust construction suits damp conditions, while their industrial aesthetic matches the functional nature of utility areas.
Porches and Hallways: Bridge the transition between exterior and interior with lighting that works in both contexts. Barn lights in entrance halls extend your exterior aesthetic indoors, creating design continuity.
Country Kitchens: Particularly in farmhouse or cottage-style kitchens, barn lights provide task lighting with period charm. Mount over sinks, on chimney breasts, or as larder lighting for authentic country character.
Bathroom and Shower Rooms: With appropriate IP rating (check specific requirements), barn lights suit country-style bathrooms, particularly in barn conversions or rural properties where industrial aesthetic complements exposed beams and natural materials.
Why UK Made Matters: Quality You Can Trust
Supporting British Manufacturing
When you choose our barn lights, you’re supporting skilled craftspeople in the UK and keeping traditional metalworking expertise alive. This isn’t just marketing—it’s a commitment to local economies and preserving manufacturing heritage.
What UK Made Really Means:
- Manufactured in British workshops, not just “designed in the UK”
- Quality control at every stage of production
- Fair wages and proper working conditions
- Reduced carbon footprint from shorter supply chains
- Supporting communities and local employment
The Quality Difference
Materials Selection: We specify materials based on actual UK weather performance, not cost-cutting. Heavy-gauge aluminium, proper powder coating processes, and corrosion-resistant fixings add to manufacturing cost but multiply product lifespan.
Craftsmanship: Each barn light receives individual attention during manufacture. Hand-finished details, proper assembly, and quality checking ensure every fixture leaving the workshop meets our standards.
Longevity: While imported mass-produced lights might cost less initially, they rarely survive more than a few British winters. Our UK made fixtures are designed for decades of service, making them genuinely more economical over their lifetime.
Replaceable Components
Unlike sealed disposable units, our barn lights are designed for maintenance:
- Glass Bowl can be replaced if broken
- Lamp holders can be serviced
- Mounting brackets are standard components
This approach means a barn light installed today can still be serving your home in 30 years’ time—with nothing more than a new bulb and occasional cleaning.
Barn Light FAQ: Your Questions Answered
What’s the difference between barn lights and stable lights?
They’re the same fixture—the terms are interchangeable. “Barn light” and “stable light” both describe the traditional curved-shade agricultural lighting style. Historically used on farm buildings, they’re now popular for cottage doorways, garages, and rural properties wanting authentic country character. The design remains identical regardless of which name is usedv
What’s the difference between the Barn Light and Burford?
Size and light output. The standard Barn Light (240mm high) suits most domestic applications—doorways, small spaces, and areas needing moderate illumination. The Burford (295mm high) provides more substantial light output and visual presence, ideal for larger entrances, commercial applications, or when you want a statement fixture.
Will these lights really handle British weather?
Absolutely. IP44 rating means complete protection against splashing water from any direction—more than adequate for the typical sheltered positions where barn lights are mounted. The powder-coated aluminium construction won’t rust, corrode, or degrade in UV exposure. We’ve tested these lights in Scottish winters and Cornish coastal conditions.
Can I use these lights indoors?
Yes! Barn lights work beautifully in utility rooms, porches, country kitchens, boot rooms, and even bathrooms (check specific IP requirements). The same robust construction that handles outdoor conditions means they’re virtually indestructible indoors.
Can I add a PIR sensor later?
Yes, PIR sensors can be retrofitted, though it’s more economical to specify them initially. Any qualified electrician can add motion detection to existing installations.
How do I choose the right colour?
Consider your property’s existing colour scheme and the effect you want to create. Black provides bold contrast and modern sophistication. Grey offers subtle harmony with natural materials. White maximizes light reflection and suits traditional cottages. Blue adds distinctive character. Cream provides authentic heritage appeal. All our lights come in the same colour palette, so you can mix styles while maintaining colour consistency.
Will the finish fade or change colour?
High-quality powder coating baked onto aluminium provides excellent UV resistance. Unlike paint, powder coating won’t peel or flake. You can expect the finish to maintain its appearance for many years with normal outdoor exposure.
What size bulb should I use?
For the standard Barn Light, we recommend 6W – 9W LED bulbs (equivalent to 40-60W incandescent) provides ample illumination. Warm white (2700-3000K) creates the most welcoming ambiance for residential use. How to Choose Your LED Bulb
Are LED bulbs essential?
Not essential, but highly recommended. LED bulbs reduce your energy costs by 80%, last 20+ years, and produce minimal heat—extending the life of the fixture’s components. They’re also more environmentally responsible. We stock appropriate LED bulbs for immediate use.
How difficult is installation?
If you’re replacing an existing outdoor light and feel comfortable with basic DIY, it’s straightforward. However, for new installations, extending circuits, or if you’re uncertain about electrical work, we strongly recommend using a qualified electrician. UK Building Regulations govern outdoor electrical work.
How long will these lights last?
With proper installation and minimal maintenance, decades. We’ve designed these fixtures for long-term service rather than obsolescence. The robust aluminium construction, quality powder coating, and replaceable components mean you’re making a one-time investment rather than buying something you’ll need to replace in a few years.
Complete Your Country Lighting Scheme
Create a Coordinated Look:
Our barn lights work beautifully alongside our other country-style collections. All fixtures are available in matching finishes, allowing you to create lighting harmony across your property.
Complementary Collections:
- Farmhouse Lighting: Coordinate with our larger farmhouse fixtures for a complete rural aesthetic
- Cottage Lighting: Softer, more decorative designs for period properties
- Fisherman’s Wall Lights: Larger statement pieces for main entrances and commercial applications
- Porch Lights: Ceiling-mounted fixtures perfect for covered entrances
Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Lighting?
What You Get:
✓ Handcrafted UK made barn lights built for decades of service
✓ IP44 weatherproof rating for British conditions
✓ Choice of 5 powder-coated finishes
✓ Optional PIR sensors for security and efficiency
✓ Compatible with energy-saving LED bulbs
✓ Complete with mounting brackets
✓ Replaceable components for long-term maintenance
✓ Supporting British manufacturing and craftsmanship
Next Steps:
- Browse Our Barn Light Collection – View detailed specifications, images, and current pricing
- Choose Your Specifications:
- Select standard Barn Light or larger Burford
- Pick your perfect finish from 5 colors
- Add PIR sensor if desired
- Order appropriate LED bulbs – How to Choose Your Bulb
- Order with Confidence:
- Secure online ordering
- Made for You – 10 – 15 days (Some colours in stock)
- Expert customer service for any questions
- Quality guaranteed
Need Advice?
Not sure which size, finish, or configuration suits your property? Our team understands the unique requirements of British homes and can guide you toward the perfect barn light solution.
Contact us for personalized recommendations based on your specific situation.
Technical Specifications Summary
Standard Barn Light
- Dimensions: H: 240mm | W: 220mm | Projection: 215mm
- Weight: Approximately 1.2kg
- Material: Powder-coated aluminium
- Weather Rating: IP44
- Bulb Type: E27 (ES) lamp holder
- Maximum Wattage: 60W (6- 9W LED recommended)
- Mounting: Wall bracket included
- Finishes: 5 powder-coated options
- Optional Extras: PIR sensor, corner brackets, LED bulbs
Burford Wall Light
- Dimensions: H: 295mm | W: 270mm | Projection: 265mm
- Weight: Approximately 1.6kg
- Material: Powder-coated aluminium
- Weather Rating: IP44
- Bulb Type: E27 (ES) lamp holder
- Maximum Wattage: 60W (6- 9W LED recommended)
- Mounting: Robust wall bracket included
- Finishes: 5 powder-coated options
- Optional Extras: PIR sensor, corner brackets, LED bulbs
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