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Outdoor Lighting
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Why We Love Outdoor Lighting
Modern outdoor lighting can breathe new life into your outdoor spaces. They bring function and style to your patios, entryways, outdoor stairwells and pathways. Illuminate walkways and stairs for safety, mix and match styles for an eclectic feel or carry the lighting theme from inside your home to its exterior. Our selection includes wet-rated fixtures to handle exposure to the elements and carefully designed to make a maximum style impact with minimum effort, including commercial outdoor lighting available for large-scale applications.
Favorite Outdoor Lighting Finishes & Styles
Outdoor wall sconces are a popular choice because they offer style, function and versatility. Look for wall lights in bold, modern shapes for a fixture that stands out. Maintain an elevated aesthetic with an industrial style or whimsical orb and globe pieces. Our mid-century modern outdoor lighting is a favorite for porch lights with warm-toned metals, soft shapes and subtle sophistication.
Outdoor Lighting FAQs
Q: What Does Dark Sky Rated Mean?
A: Any fixtures tagged with a dark sky compliant rating indicate they will help minimize the amount of blue light at night. This helps to reduce light pollution and the overall glow they put into the evening sky. You'll commonly find this rating for dark sky outdoor wall lights.
Q: What Does A Light's UL Rating Mean?
A: The UL rating is an indication of how wet a light fixture can get. Fixtures will either be listed as UL damp, meaning they can be exposed to some moisture, or as UL wet, meaning they can be exposed to water. For UL wet listed fixtures, you're free to spray them with the garden hose anytime they need to be cleaned. For any outdoor lighting you're thinking of purchasing, be sure to double check the UL listing.
Q: What Color Temperature is Best for Outdoor Lighting?
A: Generally, you’ll find that outdoor lighting is somewhere between 2500k-4000k. As a rule of thumb, warmer color temperatures work best for architectural elements (2500k-2700k) and cooler temperatures look best when directed at organic landscaping (generally 3000k-4000k).
Q: What is the Best Wattage for Outdoor Lighting?
A: The best wattage for outdoor lights is around 80 watts or fewer. 40 watts and below is best for illuminating pathways and garden beds, while 40-80 watts are better for high traffic areas like driveways and walkways.
How to Choose the Best Outdoor Lights for Your Space
Outdoor lights vary greatly based on their intended purpose. For example, pathway lights and bollard lights are designed to provide bright light for safety rather than aesthetics. Similarly, an outdoor pendant light offers an atmospheric glow that’s not always suitable for high traffic areas. Wall sconces work well as accent lighting to highlight an architectural feature, like a door or arched entryway.
Other Outdoor Light Fixture Considerations
When installing any type of outdoor lighting, it’s a good idea to keep the surrounding environment in mind. Dark sky fixtures are designed to provide you with plenty of light that doesn’t disturb your surroundings. Places like coastlines and waterfront properties are more prone to corrosion from salt and water damage. If you live in these areas, it’s a good idea to take extra precautions to ensure that your fixtures hold up well.
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