Elstead Ano Outdoor Wall & Ceiling Lantern

Outdoor lighting decisions often hinge on two things: getting the IP rating right and choosing something that won't look out of place the moment it's installed. Too many fittings are either over-engineered visually or under-specified technically — and on exposed exterior walls or soffits, that's a risk worth avoiding.

IP54 is the key rating to understand here. It means the fitting is protected against dust ingress and splashing water from any direction — suitable for covered and semi-exposed exterior locations such as under eaves, on stair risers, along walkways, and across building façades. It is not fully submersible, but for the vast majority of outdoor wall and ceiling positions, IP54 is exactly right.

The Elstead Ano Outdoor Wall & Ceiling Lantern answers both concerns. Part of Elstead's outdoor range, it is constructed from cast aluminium in a graphite finish — a matte dark grey that integrates cleanly with contemporary and industrial-influenced architecture. The circular, low-profile disc form is purposefully understated, with a three-bar horizontal grille over an opal white polycarbonate diffuser. Crucially, it emits light through both the front face and a peripheral side band, giving it a multi-directional spread that suits repetitive installation along stairs and pathways.

The design is compact and surface-mounted, making it well suited to use in multiples without visual clutter. The graphite finish is consistent and uniform, holding its look across repeated units. With no finish or size variants to navigate, specification is straightforward.

The fitting uses a GX53 lamp — a flat, circular format that sits flush within the housing and distributes light evenly across the diffuser. The GX53 lamp is included. The IP54 rating covers both wall and ceiling mounting orientations. No external driver or transformer is required. The product carries a 2-year warranty.

At Lightsource Mallorca, we help you specify fittings that perform as well in the real world as they look on a mood board. The Elstead Ano is a practical, well-considered choice for exterior schemes where consistency, durability, and clean aesthetics need to work together — and where getting the IP rating right the first time matters.