Outdoor lighting ideas for house


15 Different Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Your Home (All Types)

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The way the outside of your home looks is the first overall impression of your home. Between outdoor furniture, gardening accessories and other types of exterior decor, it’s easy to have a stylish and presentable yard, especially in the spring and summer months. The front and back of your home are equally important, being that the front is the first thing seen and the back is where people tend to gather.

Just like decorations, lighting is significant as well. Implementing lights may sound obvious, but it seems as though many homeowners use them for one function only, light. While this is the most important function, they can be used for decoration at the same time.

Don’t just illuminate your yard to see, illuminate it for style.

Related To: Types of Wall Sconces

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Outdoor Lighting Ideas by Placement

1. Front Door Lighting

Welcome yourself home with beautiful front door lighting options. Since it’s most likely the main entryway, these lights will not go unnoticed. Depending on the style of your home or the type of front entryway you have, there are different ways to go about choosing the most fitting option.

This includes style, size and placement. Whether you choose to hang lights, mount them to the siding or both, it’s important to choose a style that best suits you and the home. Although having proper outdoor lighting plays a significant role in safety, don’t let that be your only consideration.

This is the time to be creative. Hanging lights, such as lanterns and pendants, are ideal for tall entryways and porches. Without a hanging fixture, the space may look too empty.

Another idea is mounting the fixture on some kind of post. These are often referred to as pier mount lights, because they’re created for piers and columns. This light fixture makes the stone or brick pier stand out, potentially making it the accent piece of the yard.

Piers aren’t only placed near the front door, they can be placed in the walkway leading up to the front door, as well as the driveway. An illuminated walkway has the power to create a serene experience when walking towards the door.

Front door with hanging light (centered).

Front door with lights flanking both sides of the door.

2. Garage Lighting (Exterior)

Along with driveway lighting, garage lighting can make an impact as well. To illuminate the garage, add flood lights. Flood lights are typically placed higher up, which makes it acceptable to line them up with the highest point of the garage.

These lights can highlight an attractive garage or help to light up the outdoor basketball court.

Garage door with recessed or pot lighting illuminating the garage door.

Garage with sensor-lights.

Garage illumined with interior lighting through the garage door windows.

Luminescent garage doors emitting light. I love this effect.

Check out more garage designs here.

3. Landscape/Garden Lighting

Enhance your landscape with post lantern lights, path lights and well lights. Even during the day, when they’re not yet lit up, they add that something extra and bring attention to the green grass and/or garden. These lights bring curb appeal to the front yard and sophisticated style in the back.

With landscape lighting, you can enjoy the garden late into the evening, especially if you spend a great deal of time outside or host gatherings in the yard. Adding lighting beyond the typical one or two lights can provide extra security as well, especially if they’re motion sensored or automatically light up when the sun goes down.

Read more: Extensive garden lighting guide

Flower garden trough with short light post.

4. Porch Lighting

Lighting can make time spent on the porch more enjoyable. For those cloudy days you’d like to spend outside or a beautiful summer night, let porch lighting provide the brightness that the sky lacks. One of the best options is an outdoor fan light, ideal for both cooling down and brightening the porch space.

Lighting has more of an impact than you may think. It’s no longer just a safety element, it’s a decorative element. With different styles, sizes, colors, and placements, lighting fixtures have the ability to make a difference in the home’s appearance.

Pot lights on backyard porch/deck.

Porch with fan light.


5. Patio/Deck Lighting

You have many options to illuminate your deck including lamp posts, lanterns attached to your home, hanging lanterns, string lighting, fire pits, candles, tiki torches, surrounding garden lights and more.

6. Front Walkway Lighting

If you have a walkway from the street/driveway to your front door, it’s a good idea to illuminate it. Fortunately you have many options including low-to-the-ground lights and/or light posts.

Fabulous lights built into concrete walls lining front walk steps to the front door.

7. Pool Lighting

One of the most beautiful effects you can create in your yard is lighting for a pool. I think a lit pool looks fabulous. You have many options including lights beneath the water, on the surrounding deck and/or elevated posts.

8. Home Exterior Lighting

I think a tremendous touch is to add lights in several places on your home exterior so that it lights up “like a Christmas tree”. Check out these examples… surely you agree they make the home look fabulous at night.

9. Outdoor Staircase Lighting

There are two main placement options for outdoor step lighting. They are:

  1. On the riser:  The lights are placed on the vertical portion of the steps illuminating the step below.
  2. On the side:  The lights are place on the side of the stairs illuminated the surface of each step.

Below are examples of both.

This showcases outdoor steps with lights on the risers.

This showcases outdoor steps with lights on the risers.

This outdoor staircases illustrates steps with lights on the side.

10. Railing Lights

Another location for outdoor lighting is on a railing. Here’s an example.

Source: Zillow DigsTM

11. Address Numbers Lighting

One final outdoor lighting consideration is illuminating your address whether the address is on your home, a post or on a mailbox. It’s very helpful that people be able to see and read your address at night. This lighting is often forgotten.

B. Types of Outdoor Lighting

1. Hanging Outdoor Lights

There are many types of outdoor hanging lights including the following:

We have a dedicated article showcasing and explaining all the different types of hanging lights here.

2. Outdoor Wall Lighting

Wall lighting outside is very popular and as a result there are many options to choose from. For this reason we published an extensive article explaining and showing 19 types of outdoor wall lights here.

3. Outdoor Ceiling Lights

In addition to hanging lights (of which many technically fall under the “ceiling lights” category, there are two others you should be aware of. They are:

Recessed: Outdoor recessed lights are just like those used inside. They’re only possible with covered outdoor areas. Here’s an example:

Flush-mount:  The flush mount light sits flush against the ceiling but the lighting fixtures drops down.

Semi-flush mount:  The outdoor semi-flush mount light attaches directly to the ceiling and then expands below (i.e. fans out).

4. Landscape and Garden Lighting

Because landscape lighting alone has many types, styles and options, we published a massive guide on landscape lighting here.

C. Outdoor Lighting Power Sources

We discuss power sources for outdoor lighting here.

Author Bio: Valley Lighting is an electric supply and home decor company located in Ansonia, Connecticut, offering high quality products and great service to its customers for over 50 years.

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What is outdoor lighting

Daylight hours, especially in winter, are relatively shorter than the working day. We are used to the fact that when we go to work in the morning and go home in the evening, it is already dark outside. Therefore, outdoor lighting of the territory occupies an important place. Its main task is to create safe conditions for movement, but it is important not to forget about the aesthetic side.

Example of outdoor lighting for a country house

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Standards and requirements for outdoor lighting systems

Street lighting systems are aimed at maintaining a given level of illumination for safe visibility at night and are regulated by regulatory documents (GOSTs, SNiPs).

The categorization of objects is established by the set of rules
SP 52.13330.2011. Standard values ​​- according to GOST R 55706-2013.

Vertical illumination on the windows of residential buildings is determined in aggregate from the influence of lighting installations (advertising, utilitarian, landscape, shop window, architectural). Its maximum values ​​depend on the following indicators:

Norms of average brightness, cd/m2

Average illumination of the carriageway, Lux*

Maximum illumination value, Lx**

to 0.6

to 10

7

0.8 to 1.0

15

10

1.2 to 2.0

20 to 30

20

* the indicator characterizes the average illumination on the roadway located near the windows of residential buildings and affects their maximum permitted illumination;

** maximum value of vertical illumination directly at the measuring point.

Vertical illumination on the windows of apartments in residential buildings and wards of dormitories of children's institutions should not exceed 5 Lx in the following cases:

Light fixtures installed above or near the entrance to the building provide an average illumination of the cover:

Classification of outdoor lighting

Functional

Its main task is to perform its direct function, i.e. maintaining the desired level of illumination.

Lighting devices are installed directly in places where it is required to maintain the level of light, for example, a house adjoining area.

Implemented with high (more than 4 m) lamps or low roadside lamps (up to 1.5 m).

Example of functional street lighting (garage entrance)

Facade lighting

Facade lighting helps emphasize its architecture, make it more attractive or decorate for the holidays.

The choice of a luminaire depends on its characteristics, mounting method, design. As a rule, they are installed directly on the facade and roof of the building or on the sidewalk.

Facade street lighting

Marking lighting

Marking lighting is used to visually highlight any element, for example, a sidewalk path in a garden, the perimeter of a recreation area or a fountain, a site fence.

For its implementation, various types of devices are used: from spotlights installed in the garden path to free-standing lamps.

Marking street lighting

Decorative

Decorative street lighting is used as a design solution and is used to highlight an object with the help of illumination. It can be personal landscape areas, pools, fountains, plants.

Often such systems are used as an independent element, for example, ball-shaped lamps installed on the lawn.

Decorative street lighting

You can learn more about decorative lighting in the article: "Decorative lighting at home: a variety of ideas"

Types of lamps

The illumination of buildings, parks, summer cottages directly depends on the power and degree of protection from moisture of the lamps used.

Incandescent lamps

The well-known incandescent lamp structurally consists of a base, a filament and a bulb filled with an inert gas. When electrical energy is applied, the filament heats up, thereby creating a glow.

Such lamps are rarely used for outdoor lighting, as they have a large heat loss, therefore, to create the necessary luminous flux, it is required to apply large powers.

Incandescent lamp

LED lamp

LED lamps have firmly entered the market and become famous for their efficiency. Today, more and more companies are using them to implement their projects.

LED outdoor luminaires consist of a plurality of LEDs that emit light when an electric current passes through them.

Thanks to a wide range of models, they can be installed on building facades, spotlights, backlights; less commonly used in street lamps.

LED luminaires

CFLs

Compact fluorescent lamps are similar in design and operation to gas discharge lamps. Its difference is in the curved tubular design of the bulb and the built-in control gear.

Fluorescent lamps are known for their low electrical energy consumption. They have high luminous efficiency and stable luminous flux. They are used for lighting parks, adjoining territories, facade or decorative lighting.

CFL type lamp

Varieties of lanterns and luminaires

Outdoor lighting fixtures are of the following types: They are installed on the facades of buildings to emphasize the architectural lighting of the house and the local area.

Wall-mounted street lamp

Street lamps mounted on supporting poles over 2 m high. Covered or open type ceiling lamps are mounted on the top of the pole. They are used in garden plots, parks, embankments, pedestrian areas.

Examples of street lamps on support poles

Suspended street lamps are an open or closed lampshade with a "base-cartridge" in the upper part. The structure is suspended from the attachment point using a rigid attachment, such as a decorative bracket, or a flexible one, such as a metal chain.

Attaches the lantern to the ceiling or a specially installed pole. It is applied on summer verandahs, arbors, terraces.

Suspended street lamp

Devices with short legs are a low
(up to 1 m) stylized structure of a lamp and a column for decorative illumination of a house or suburban area.

Street lamp with short legs

Projector lamps. Their power depends on the design and type of lamps used. They are used in large areas, for example, for the entrance group of a country house.

Country floodlight

LED lamps are a LED panel with many LEDs. They are used for garden and facade lighting.

Versatility, durability, high levels of illumination at low energy costs allow LED lamps to go one step ahead of their counterparts.

LED lamp

Examples and types of outdoor lighting for country houses

The design of outdoor lighting for a house or cottage is necessary not only from the point of view of safety, but also from the design side. With the help of a properly planned arrangement of lamps, you can emphasize and decorate a garden plot, a house adjoining territory or a house.

LED strips are used for lighting design in the form of a contour frame, they help to illuminate the contour of a garden path, garden tree trunks, fountains. To illuminate certain parts of the garden, wall or built-in street lights are used. If necessary, colored LED lamps of muted tones are installed. For example, to illuminate sculptures, flower arrangements.

For a harmonious design of the site, the lighting solution is used for all its parts from the entrance to the backyard. So for the entrance group they use brighter lighting devices, for the recreation area - muted "hidden" lamps.

Designing lighting of the garden track

Lighting of the entrance to the garage of a suburban house

Lighting of the Terrace of the suburban house

Lighting of the garden reservoir

Examples and types of street lighting of

Luminaires are installed on high supports or suspended from cables along the main city streets, highways, highways, bridges, busy pedestrian areas.

These luminaires use white "cold" light, which improves the visibility of objects and does not allow the attention of the driver or pedestrian to relax.

Low or spot lights, garlands, LED strips, spotlights are installed as lighting fixtures.

In contrast to the utilitarian one, softer “warm” tones are chosen here, which subconsciously attract the attention of the pedestrian, setting him to relaxation. 9Ol000

With photo relay

Street lighting is controlled manually or automatically. For example, in the local area, the light automatically turns on when it gets dark.

To implement this solution, a photorelay is used, which reacts to the level of illumination of the external environment. Thus, at the onset of darkness, the street illumination value decreases to values ​​below the response threshold. The photorelay works by closing the electrical circuit with its contacts, thereby supplying voltage to the lighting devices.

Photorelay

It is possible to make a photorelay with a timer, which allows you to set the time intervals for turning on / off the light.

The device has a high wear resistance and service life, and also allows you to maintain the level of illumination with little consumption of electrical energy.

It has the disadvantage of maintaining the tightness of the case. If it is violated, oxidation of the contacts occurs, which leads to the failure of the device.

With the use of a motion sensor

LED lamps equipped with a motion sensor are convenient to use when lighting entrances, entrance porches, summer verandas, terraces, garden paths in a summer cottage.

This sensor detects movement using infrared radiation, which captures the person's heat. When a person appears in the coverage area, the sensor evaluates the amount of light and, if it is insufficient, turns on the light.

Luminaire with motion sensor

Their significant advantage is the price, ease of installation work, which does not require the wiring of the mains and the installation of a switch.

The disadvantage is the limited range of radiation, as well as its negative effect on pets.

Solar-powered lighting devices

The use of solar energy as a power source for lighting devices is widely used in summer cottages, adjacent territories.

Solar LED light consists of LED panel, battery and controller responsible for charging and distributing the energy.

During the day, the device stores energy that is used to maintain light levels after dark. Some models are equipped with a motion sensor, i.e. turn on when a person approaches.

Solar-powered lighting fixtures

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

Advantages and disadvantages of lamp types

Lamp type

benefits

shortcomings

Incandescent lamp

Low cost

Short service life

Instantaneous

Unreliable design (brittleness)

Flicker-free continuous light

Low light transmission

Impulse resistant

High lamp heat, risk of explosion

CFL

high light output

Disposal

Low electrical consumption

Depends on the quality of the supply network

Long life

Depends on climatic conditions

Soft ambient light

LED lights

Low electrical consumption

High cost

Compact design

Mechanical strength

durability

Purity of light

Environmental

33+ Impressive House Outdoor Lighting Ideas • 333+ Photos • [ArtFacade]

Modern ideas for outdoor lighting of the house allow you to highlight the beauty of the architecture in the evening and at night. Due to the illumination, the building looks attractive, expensive, expressive. The design of facade lighting is thought out in such a way as to create comfortable conditions on the site at night, to increase the safety of the facility. Therefore, in addition to aesthetics, such a solution also has a functional purpose.

Fashionable outdoor lighting ideas for the facade of the house are the use of LED lamps, strips, lamps in the roof, plinth, walls, and other structures. Depending on the type, location, they illuminate the facade, illuminate the contour and create accents on individual structures.

Exterior wall lighting design

Wall lighting can be installed in the roof, on the ground or directly on vertical structures. This solution allows you to illuminate the building as a whole, making it expressive and bright in the evening.

The exterior wall lighting design of is also thought to enhance home security. Bright illumination does not leave dark corners on the facade and near it. Therefore, it is almost impossible to approach the house imperceptibly.

External lighting design of the house

The following project presents the design of the external lighting of the house with a complex of lamps on the territory, facade, roof. This lighting option not only makes the building expressive and bright even at night, but also affects the comfort of the local area.

Due to the complex design of the external lighting of the house , you can relax and have fun in the yard, on the terraces in the evening as well as during the day. Lanterns beautifully illuminate the facade, garden, swimming pool, adjacent recreation areas.

Façade Lighting Design

Make your home a focal point day and night. To do this, it is enough to consider the design of facade lighting , which will provide a soft, pleasant illumination of the building in the dark.

In the presented project, this is realized by means of lamps in wide cornices above the terraces on each floor of the house. Thanks to this solution, all levels received the same high-quality lighting, so the whole house remains noticeable and visible at night.

Outdoor lighting ideas for the facade of the house

Next, we have some unusual, modern outdoor lighting ideas for the facade of the house with hidden lights. Due to this technique, the effect of escaping light from under the structures is observed. Looks fashionable, expensive, spectacular.

Creates a soft, diffuse glow. It seems that the structures of the house are glowing directly. Due to this, they look light, dynamic, bright and attractive. Coinciding with the temperature of the light in the house, the backlight imitates rays escaping just from under the roof, which seems to simply hang over the living spaces.

Modern home exterior lighting ideas

In modern architecture, exterior lighting ideas often involve integration with interior lighting. In this case, we observe a smooth transition from indoor lighting fixtures to facade lighting elements. Quite often they are performed in the same style. This technique allows you to visually combine the interior space with external recreation areas.

Outdoor lighting ideas can be quite varied. This is not just facade lighting, but a tool for the atmosphere, beauty, safety of the building, its integration with the environment. Cozy, warm light will emphasize the comfort and seclusion of housing already from the facade.

Professional approach and new technologies in home lighting design

One of the architectural solutions that distinguish the building from monotonous city buildings, along with the original design of the facade, is the design of home lighting. A successful lighting system is designed not only to create a comfortable space for living, but also to emphasize the peculiarity and originality of the external appearance of the house.

House façade lighting: serenity of form and dreamlike mood

House with custom lighting solution located in a typical Indian area with busy streets and dense buildings. Customer's wish get a comfortable and original home was embodied by architects in concrete, iron, glass and an abundance of light. Finishing the facade with polished stone slabs is emphasized by spotlights and longitudinal lights on the outer walls Houses.

Reinforced concrete base supplemented with metal sections profiles, which made it possible to mount a kind of facade lighting between joints of architectural structural elements, as well as spot lighting, directed to the area near the house.

The outdoor terrace is equipped with a hedge in the form planted bamboo bushes. This green parapet creates privacy space with a successful LED lighting, allowing you to safely walk in the daytime, and in the evening. Illuminated area, the rustle of bamboo leaves and deep the starry sky is the best combination for a romantic evening

The strict geometric shapes of the mansion look elegant and daytime hours. The restrained white and gray shades of the facade emphasize the elegant building shapes. The use of direct and indirect lighting creates a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the house at any time of the day.

Lighting design in a private house: the interaction of external and internal space

Country cottage designed to suit all needs families: service and common areas of the first floor and bedrooms, located on the second level, connected together by a single design concept. Convenient access to the common seating area and outdoor terrace continue the relationship of the internal zone with the external environment.

Finishing materials used in the home create reserved and calm atmosphere. The floor is mostly in beige tones, to focus on furniture and finishing elements of walls equipped with panels with wooden textured overlays.

Lighting plays an important role throughout the day: sunlight thanks to the frosted glass, the rooms are filled with warm natural light. In the evening, lamps of different shapes highlight those details. interiors that the designer focuses on.


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