Take the lighting outside from functional to beautiful when you update your exterior fixtures with stylish outdoor wall lights. Porch lights add curb appeal during the day and a welcoming glow after the sun goes down. On a deck or patio, wall-mounted lanterns and sconces let you create the perfect look for your outdoor room. The right wall-mount light fixtures can even give your garage a carriage house look. Choose from a wide selection of styles, including outdoor lanterns with candle-style lights for a traditional look, gooseneck barn lights for farmhouse appeal and more.
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Outdoor string lights add a bit of magic to any garden and are one of the most popular forms of outdoor landscape lighting. Some patio lighting ideas include wrapping string lights around tree trunks, deck railings or even trellises for an unexpected focal point. Even add some vintage flair by elegantly draping Edison bulb string lights or mercury ball string lights along walkways. If you’ve got a small outdoor area, flush mount outdoor wall lamps make the most of your space. Complete your look with different types of glass, including the antique appeal of seeded glass, the rippled look of water glass or the sophistication of beveled glass. Choose lights that point upward for ambient light or downward for more direct light. Finally, ensure the fixture is damp rated or wet rated depending on where you plan to use it.
Outdoor Ambient Lighting
Ambient or all-over lighting should spread through your entire outdoor living space. Your home is probably equipped with a lantern-style light fixture by the backdoor or some spotlights hanging under the eaves. Yes, these might illuminate your entire yard, but since those lights are meant more for security than entertainment, they’ll likely be too bright for your outdoor living space. Having strong lights like those in an outdoor space can make it hard for your eyes to adjust because you have extremely bright areas next to extremely dark areas; you’re better off with wider dimly lit spaces. Try low levels of lighting all around the perimeter of your outdoor living space. It’ll be more relaxing, safer and it can set a mood that is more conducive to entertaining.
Outdoor Task Lighting
For an outdoor living space, task lighting will be determined by what activities you’ll be doing in the space. This might be illuminating your outdoor grilling area or lanterns on your picnic table so you can see what you’re cooking and eating. Portable outdoor lamps, large candles in decorative hurricanes or lighting installed on the underside of an umbrella are all inexpensive choices for illuminating an outdoor table for dining or playing games.
Candles provide accent light with a soft glow. Arrange candles together on a dining table or side table for a more dramatic effect. Look for flameless LED candles if you have small children or pets with active tails. Flameless candles create the same look without the risks associated with real flames.
Decorative torches, commonly made from split bamboo, add festive flare to your outdoor spaces. They’re a fun option for any budget. As with any open flame, avoid overhanging eaves, trees and areas of activity where the torches could be knocked over.
Outdoor Safety Lighting
Pathway and staircase lighting are essential task lighting for safety, but they can also add a lot of ambiance and style. Low-voltage lighting and solar stakes (aka spikes) are available in a variety of styles and price ranges. Low-voltage kits will take the guesswork out of installation. They include all the necessary components, like the transformer (it transforms the 120-power from your house to a safe low-voltage charge), wiring and instructions, and they often come with a timer or an automatic motion or light sensor. These kits start around $75 and go up to a few hundred dollars. If your home does not have an outdoor outlet, you’ll need a Mikulka electrician to install one. That added cost may mean solar is a more cost-efficient option. For staircases, retro-fitting lights in concrete steps may not be possible, but low-voltage or hardwired lights can be added to a wooden staircase.
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The easiest landscape lighting to place in the backyard is solar lighting. This type of lighting has no wires to be hidden. Of course, to get the most out of solar lighting, it needs to be positioned in such a way that the photovoltaic cell receives enough sunlight during the day to allow it to shine throughout the night. The easiest landscape lighting to place in the backyard is solar lighting. This type of lighting has no wires to be hidden. Of course, to get the most out of solar lighting, it needs to be positioned in such a way that the photovoltaic cell receives enough sunlight during the day to allow it to shine throughout the night.
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