Pathlight Landscape
Common Outdoor Lighting Mistakes and Their Solutions
Upgrading your home’s exterior lighting is a surefire way to increase your home’s curb appeal and resell value. And a well-lit front lawn can also deter would-be burglars. Most of all the outdoor lighting of one’s home adds a welcoming touch for family and guests. Here you can learn about outdoor lighting trends, common lighting problems and their solutions, and things to consider when selecting outdoor lighting fixtures.
First and foremost, it’s important to give a considerable amount of thought to the placement of your outdoor lights. Just as you would not place several lighting fixtures like table lamps or wall sconces in a single area of your living room, you don’t want to place exterior fixtures too close together either. This is a common problem when integrating pathlights into your outdoor lighting solution. Too many pathlights, too close together can make your walkway look more like the runway at an airport. Instead of placing the lights directly opposite one another on either end, try a staggered approach. The light will flow less harshly.
Another common mistake in selecting outdoor lights is in finding the proper lighting direction, or limiting “light pollution”. Outdoor lights should not obstruct one’s vision or interfere with one being able to see the entire landscape of a yard or area clearly. On a similar note, the lights should not shine directly into the road or a neighboring yard either. To avoid such issues, look for spotlights with glare guards.
Just as it would be boring to find the same exact lamp in every room of one’s home, it’s boring to see the same outdoor lighting fixture repeated throughout the yard. It can make the home appear institutional as opposed to personal. Use a wide variety of fixtures to light your yard; it will enhance the character and charm of your home.
Be sure to balance your home’s exterior lighting. Another common mistake in outdoor lighting placement, is to inadvertently divide the yard by placing too many lights in one area and too little in another. You want to evenly distribute light throughout the canvas of your home. You don’t want your yard looking like a parking lot.
Finally, like most things in home décor, less is more. Outdoor lighting should call attention to the beautiful and unique features of your home. It should not be intrusive. Proper outdoor lighting calls attention to various parts of your home’s exterior, not the entire surface area. Over illumination is never attractive indoor or outdoor.
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Arts and Crafts Weathered Bronze 1-Light Landscape Pathlight $71.91 Light honey art glassUses (1) 18-watt T5 wedge base bulb (included)Number of Bulbs: OneBulb Type: 12-volt T-5 Wedge BaseWattage: 18wEnergy Star Compliant: NoLow Voltage: YesSize: 5.5 in. W x 28.75 in. H Authentic mission styling with warm honey colored art glass with mica accents. Impressively scaled solid cast frame with intricate geometric details. |
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Cranbrook Gilded Iron 1-Light Landscape Pathlight $90 Water seeded/clear bevel glassUses (1) 18-watt T5 wedge base bulb (included)Number of Bulbs: OneBulb Type: T-5 #921Wattage: 18wEnergy Star Compliant: NoLow Voltage: NoSize: 6.25 in. W x 25 in. H Impressive and stately, the Cranbrook Collection is finely crafted from durable die cast aluminum for years of reliable service. Stylish details include a beautiful art glass design in a classic fleur d’lis pattern fashioned from beveled clear glass and seeded glass panels. A rich hand painted finish provides an artistic touch that will add a touch of distinctiveness to your home. |
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Antique Bronze Pathlight with Clear Optic Seeded Glass $113.67 Clear optic hammered glassUses (1) 18-watt T5 wedge base bulb (included)CU1241,BO1241,Number of Bulbs: OneBulb Type: 12-volt T-5 Wedge BaseWattage: 18wEnergy Star Compliant: NoLow Voltage: YesSize: 7.75 in. W x 26 in. H Landscape lighting adds both beauty and enhances the safety of your home. This unique fixture features brilliant solid brass construction and a clear optic glass diffuser. |
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Adjustable Path/Spot Light with Stem in Verde Finish $87.3 Clear glassUses (1) 20-watt bi-pin (G4) bulb (included)Number of Bulbs: OneBulb Type: HalogenWattage: 20WEnergy Star Compliant: NoLow Voltage: YesSize: 4 in. W x 20 in. H Landscape lighting adds both beauty and enhances the safety of your home. This unique pathlight fixture features a pivoting shade to direct light precisely where you choose – making it useful as both a pathlight and spotlight. Durable aluminum construction with powder coat finish to provide years of reliable service. |
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