Make your home exterior elegant with outdoor chandeliers. From rustic to farmhouse to modern, these light fixtures give you bold options for your outdoor lighting ideas and can create the perfect look to complement your home and landscape. Light an outdoor dining area with a fixture sized to your table or choose a full-sized design for a covered deck or screened porch. You can style a large front porch with a chandelier above your front door or dress up a smaller sitting area with a compact design that’s not overpowering. An outdoor chandelier can even add an unexpected glow of luxury to a gazebo. Don’t forget to select a damp-rated or wet-rated chandelier based on exposure. Make sure your ceiling is high enough for at least 7 feet of space under the fixture.
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When it comes to your indoor and your outdoor space, the right lighting can make all the difference. Whether you’re looking to achieve idyllic ambience or a playful, party mood — adding lighting to your outdoor entertainment area is a fun way to add personality. By selecting a pergola or gazebo with PowerPort™ technology you’ve got access to a wide range of lighting options, as well as being able to power your devices (and disco ball)! Just like you, we could get lost in the endless inspiration provided by Pinterest and Instagram, which is why we’ve put together this short guide on the different ways you can add lighting to your outdoor environment with chandeliers.
Gazebo
An important part of hanging your outdoor lights is deciding what pattern you’ll choose to arrange them. If you’re asking yourself, “how should I hang gazebo lights,” you’ll want to consider the following three options, which are clear favorites with our customers:
- Zig-zag — Take your lights and make a side-to-side pattern when hanging them, so that you end up with a zig-zag formation across the top of your gazebo.
- Straight columns — This is the most straightforward method that’s quick and easy to assemble for outdoor gatherings. Simply hang your lights straight across your structure and then double back on yourself with the lights slightly further apart to create straight columns of light.
- Perimeter— If you want to frame your structure space, it’s a great idea to hang your lights around the edge of the gazebo. You can hang them close to the structure or have them hanging between each hook to form a garland effect.
Chandeliers aren’t just for dining room tables and entryways—they can be placed in a variety of outdoor locations! Outdoor chandeliers add a spark of luxury to your outdoor areas and keep things bright when the sun goes down. These flashy fixtures cover a range of styles, shapes, and sizes, so the first step in choosing the best outdoor chandelier is to consider what style of light will complement your space. Depending on the set-up of your outdoor space, you may want to match your chandelier to a table. It’s important to pinpoint the function you want your chandelier to fill before you begin searching for that perfect fixture.
Patio chandeliers hung over a patio table may be smaller than a gazebo chandelier or a pergola chandelier centered to the roof of the structure, and a porch chandelier protected from the worst of the elements might be more intricate than other chandeliers in more exposed areas. Whether this chandelier will be the only light source in your area, whether the space is oddly shaped, and what you plan to use the area for are all factors you will need to consider. For example, you might hang a chandelier over a sitting area on your back porch and choose to light the entryway with outdoor wall sconces or outdoor ceiling lights instead of choosing one light fixture to light the whole space.
Porch
Covered porches rarely touched by the elements are perfect places for damp-rated chandeliers, but if there is any chance of your fixture encountering rain, ice, or snow, be sure to choose a wet-rated chandelier. These fixtures have enclosed shades and are made of sturdier materials that can stand up to harsh weather. If you live on the waterfront, proximity to coastal areas can be particularly hard on lighting fixtures. Look for marine-grade outdoor lights with wet-ratings that are constructed from corrosion-resistant materials like brass or resin composites.
Remember, outdoor chandeliers can be hung indoors, but indoor-only chandeliers should never be hung outside. Chandeliers are certainly stellar options for outdoor spaces, but all chandeliers are not up the job. If you plan to hang a chandelier outside, be sure to evaluate how exposed the fixture will be and choose a light suited for the task. An outdoor chandelier must be either damp- or wet- rated, with a wet rating accounting for more rugged fixtures.
Patio
With any hanging fixture, it is important to install the light at the best height to illuminate your space without causing a safety hazard. For chandeliers positioned over walkways or hung in the center of pergolas, the bottom of the fixture should be about seven feet from the ground or floor—higher if you or your friends are particularly tall! Hanging the light at this height reduces the risk of bumping heads or impeded views. Choosing the size of your fixture can be a little more complicated depending on the shape of your space.
For an indoor room, we recommend you chose a chandelier with a diameter that is the sum in inches of the length and width of the room—a room that is ten feet long by ten feet wide can support a chandelier with a diameter of twenty inches. The same is true for outdoor chandeliers—however, if your space is oddly shaped, you may have to get a little creative, like hanging multiple fixtures through long, narrow areas, or using smaller chandeliers as accent pieces while ceiling lights or sconces to provide the bulk of the illumination.
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If you’d like to match a chandelier to an outdoor table instead, you can use the table to determine the size and shape of your fixture. First, measure your table at the widest point and subtract twelve inches. This number is the diameter of an appropriately sized chandelier. Then you can use the shape of the table to either accent or contrast the shape of the chandelier—a round chandelier looks great over a round table, while a square chandelier over a round table creates a stylish accent. Linear chandeliers are ideal options for rectangular tables, or you can hang two or three smaller round chandeliers in a line for a bit of modern drama. Just make sure to leave about thirty to thirty-six inches of clearance between the bottom of the chandelier and the tabletop to reduce hazards and leave clear views.
We recommend you always consult an electrician when installing chandeliers, as certain fixtures may require special considerations for weight and safety. For outdoor areas, a little light can go a long way, so look for fixtures with chandelier light bulbs that are 80 watts or less—or for LED lights, in the range of 100 to 300 lumens. Dimmer lights with a soft, warmer glow are best as they illuminate a space while minimizing the shock of stepping from a lighted area to a darker one.
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Hiring a professional electrician is the safest way to install outdoor chandeliers. Mikulka Electricians are always professional and efficient. Insured and trained to do the job right the first time. Experts in the field of electrics with over 25 years’ experience. Prepared with up-front pricing and a lifetime guarantee. We observe all personal protective equipment and COVID 19 requirements to keep our staff and your family safe. Our team of experts will respond immediately to your call for help. Call Mikulka Electric, Inc. for a wide range of electrical services, including indoor and outdoor lighting, electrical heating, electrical repairs, and back-up generators. We service the Central New Jersey area. Address 275 RT. 79 Morganville, NJ 07751 https://mikulka-electric.com/contact-us/
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