Outdoor Lighting Basics
Outdoor Lighting Basics
It’s easy to list all the benefits of outdoor lighting, but choosing the right lights isn’t so simple. From fixtures to bulbs to color temperature, where do you start? We’re here to light the way. Here are a few considerations to help you select the right outdoor lighting for your home.
It’s easy to list all the benefits of outdoor lighting, but choosing the right lights isn’t so simple. From fixtures to bulbs to color temperature, where do you start? We’re here to light the way. Here are a few considerations to help you select the right outdoor lighting for your home.
Type, Purpose and Location
A good outdoor lighting plan includes layers–multiple sources that work together to create eye-catching and functional effects. Luckily, many of our products come in families, which makes coordinating fixtures easy. Or, you can blend different styles and finishes for an eclectic look.
Use the chart below as a general guide for outdoor lighting types and placement. You can follow these guidelines or get even more creative. Use a pair of pendants over a patio dining area instead of a chandelier, or cluster three pendants over an outdoor seating area for a different look. Whatever you choose, make sure it suits your outdoor style.
A good outdoor lighting plan includes layers–multiple sources that work together to create eye-catching and functional effects. Luckily, many of our products come in families, which makes coordinating fixtures easy. Or, you can blend different styles and finishes for an eclectic look.
Use the chart below as a general guide for outdoor lighting types and placement. You can follow these guidelines or get even more creative. Use a pair of pendants over a patio dining area instead of a chandelier, or cluster three pendants over an outdoor seating area for a different look. Whatever you choose, make sure it suits your outdoor style.
LOCATION
TYPE and/or SIZE
Tip: Outdoor lighting can and should be combined with landscape lighting as part of a complete exterior lighting plan. If you need more help, connect with a professional lighting designer.
Tip: Outdoor lighting can and should be combined with landscape lighting as part of a complete exterior lighting plan. If you need more help, connect with a professional lighting designer.
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Ratings- Damp and Wet Rated
Outdoor lighting fixtures feature hardware and finishes that are designed to withstand tough weather. In the U.S., they’re assessed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Intertek (ETL), and CSA International (CSA) independent product safety certification organizations. Typically classified as damp or wet rated, your space and location determine which one you need.
Front door Large outdoor wall-mounted unit Front porch – single story Outdoor ceiling flush mount Front porch – multi-story Outdoor pendants Front porch – multi-story 2nd or 3rd largest size wall mount Secondary/side entrance 2nd or 3rd largest size wall mount Rear door Small outdoor wall mount Post or pier Outdoor post mount (if multiple, vary sizes) General lighting (covered space) Outdoor ceiling fan Task lighting Outdoor hanging pendant/chandelier Portable area lighting Portable outdoor LED lantern
Outdoor lighting fixtures feature hardware and finishes that are designed to withstand tough weather. In the U.S., they’re assessed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Intertek (ETL), and CSA International (CSA) independent product safety certification organizations. Typically classified as damp or wet rated, your space and location determine which one you need.
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| Front door | Large outdoor wall-mounted unit |
| Front porch – single story | Outdoor ceiling flush mount |
| Front porch – multi-story | Outdoor pendants |
| Front porch – multi-story | 2nd or 3rd largest size wall mount |
| Secondary/side entrance | 2nd or 3rd largest size wall mount |
| Rear door | Small outdoor wall mount |
| Post or pier | Outdoor post mount (if multiple, vary sizes) |
| General lighting (covered space) | Outdoor ceiling fan |
| Task lighting | Outdoor hanging pendant/chandelier |
| Portable area lighting | Portable outdoor LED lantern |
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