Mosque at Sunset photo frame LED wall lamp art by Artofied

What Is a Photo Frame LED Wall Lamp? Wall Art That Doubles as a Light

A photo frame LED wall lamp is a framed artwork with lighting built into the frame. With the light off, it hangs like any framed print. Switch it on and the LED lighting around the inner border lights the artwork from its edges, turning the piece into a soft ambient light.

It's one of the simplest ways to add art and atmosphere to a wall with a single piece.

How a photo frame LED wall lamp is built

  • The artwork is printed on paper, the classic medium for fine detail and natural colour.
  • Glass glazing sits in front of the print, protecting it and giving it a finished look.
  • A composite frame holds everything together. It comes in Black or Brown.
  • Integrated LED lighting runs around the inner border of the frame, so the light outlines and washes over the image.

How it's made

  1. Artwork preparation. The design is prepared at full resolution for the size you choose.
  2. Printing. The artwork is printed on paper.
  3. Framing and lighting. The print goes behind glass inside the composite frame, with the LED lighting fitted around the inner border.
  4. Made to order. Each lamp is built after you order, in your size and frame colour.

LED wall lamp vs acrylic glowing frame

Photo frame LED wall lamp Acrylic glowing frame
Artwork printed on Paper, behind glass Acrylic
How it lights up LED lighting around the inner border Edge lighting across the acrylic panel
Unlit look Classic framed print Glossy, glass-like panel
Frame colours Black or Brown Black or Brown
Sizes 10 x 8 inches up to 20 x 20 inches 10 x 8 inches up to 20 x 20 inches

Choose the wall lamp if you love the look of a traditional framed print and want light as a bonus. Choose the acrylic glowing frame if you want the whole image to glow with a more modern, glossy finish. Our guide to how acrylic glowing frames work goes into more detail.

Choosing a design for a lit frame

A wall lamp has two jobs: framed print by day, light in the evening. Picture the artwork both ways before you choose.

  • Warm palettes like amber, gold, rust and terracotta feel cosy when lit, because the light picks up the warmth already in the image. Golden Domes and Agate Bands are good examples, and our warm and inviting collection has more.
  • Deep blues and night scenes take on a calm, moonlit feel as the border light washes over them, as in Mosque Under the Galaxy and Blossoming Night Path.
  • Strong outlines like domes, arches, lanterns and skylines stay recognisable in low light. Courtyard Lantern is a nice fit.
  • Size. Wall lamps come in sizes from 10 x 8 inches up to 20 x 20 inches. A larger frame gives a broader, softer glow. A smaller one works as a quiet accent.

Designs that work well as lamps

Scenes with their own light, such as sunsets, moonlit landscapes, lanterns and mosque architecture at dusk, look natural with a glow around them. Our Islamic art and spiritual and reflective collections have plenty of designs in this spirit, including the Mosque at Sunset wall lamp. For softer, quieter pieces, browse calm and serene art.

Caring for a photo frame wall lamp

Switch the lamp off before cleaning. Dust the frame with a soft, dry cloth. For the glass, lightly dampen a lint-free cloth with glass cleaner and wipe. Never spray liquid straight onto the frame, so nothing seeps behind the glass or near the lighting.

About Artofied

Artofied is a Pakistan-based wall art brand serving customers across Pakistan, KSA and the UAE. Every design shows a non-living subject, such as landscapes, architecture, geometry, calligraphy and abstract forms, and every piece is made to order. Wall lamp designs also come as metal posters, framed metal posters and acrylic glowing frames. Lit pieces make warm wedding gifts and Eid gifts too. Compare every format in the wall art materials guide.

Frequently asked questions

How does the built-in lighting work?

LED lighting runs around the inner border of the frame, so the artwork is lit from its edges. It works as wall art with the light off and as a soft ambient light when it's on.

Is the artwork protected?

Yes. The print sits behind glass inside the frame.

What frame colours are available?

Black or Brown.

What sizes are available?

Photo frame wall lamps come in sizes from 10 x 8 inches up to 20 x 20 inches.

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