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Craftsman Outdoor Lighting
The Craftsman style movement began as a reaction to the industrial era and the Victorian-style homes mass produced. The beginning of the 20th Century saw the emergence of this new décor that sized down the home and removed the extensive decorative aspects of Victorian houses. The result was a clean and sleek and simple type of home that was broadly appealing to the everyman. Craftsman outdoor lighting reflected the same qualities with simple lighting and natural materials such as wood and stone.
Mission style lighting came at the same time as Craftsmen, designed to complement the Craftsmen home with raw materials such as glass, metal and wood. Like Craftsmen, the purpose was to invoke a simple feel far different from the ostentatious look of Victorian homes.
Outdoor lighting is usually used to bring a layer of light to a patio, yard or add security around a home. Mission style outdoor wall lights can be placed near a front or back door to designate the entrance, add security, reveal an address at night or to invite guests to the home. The minimal space used by sconces allows for other accessories nearby to create a more complete look.
Other Considerations
To add to the Craftsmen and Mission style look of the home, consider pendant lighting. Craftsmen pendant lighting maintains the simple look of the home using natural materials and a turn of the century look that is appealing to the everyman. Mission style pendant lighting uses glass, wood and metal to evoke a simple and comforting feel as well. Each pendant style can be set as a single unit or in group such as in a linear arrangement to provide a wide, even glow down to surfaces below such as kitchen counters and dining room tables.
For any outdoor fixture regardless of style, the most important aspect to consider is the location rating. Make sure the rating, either wet or dry, matches where the fixture is going to go. A wet rating allows for the fixture to be in direct contact with water, whereas a damp rating is only near water, such as under a covered patio.
Cat ID : 37
Craftsman & Mission Modern Outdoor Wall Lights
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