Fall is finally here, but that doesn't mean our outdoor spaces cease to exist. Many of us still use different areas of our outdoors, especially if you're in areas with a mild Winter.
As a follow up to my last post, Makeover Your Entryway With LED Lighting, today we'll go beyond selecting outdoor LED lighting by style and color temperature. I want to share a few more categories that you can use to help you select the best lighting for your home.
Security Lighting
Security lights no longer look like the typical security light. Fixtures are offered in new shapes and finishes. When shopping for outdoor security lights, look for a cooler temperature because a warmer light creates a more welcoming feel.
Cliffwood White 11" Wide LED Security Floodlight
This 11-inch wide sleek-looking security light fixture has a color temperature of 5700K, comparable to daylight from the sun. The output is 1400 lumens, which is comparable to a 100 watt incandescent light bulb.
Up and Down Lighting
An outdoor wall light can be uneasy on the eyes, especially if it’s at eye-level. An up-and-down light can help light the area, but without directing the light directly at faces.
With a sleek body, this aluminum LED light fixture directs light up and down with a 3000k warm color temperature and 420 lumens.
Wynnsboro 7 3/4" High Silver LED Outdoor Up and Downlight
Wet Rated Lighting
If you live near the ocean or you know that your entryway is going to be in frequent direct contact with fog, rain, or snow, you might want to look for a wet rating on an outdoor light fixture.
A damp rating means that the fixture can resist moisture in the air, but not direct contact with water. Still, this doesn’t mean you should install them in your outdoor shower.
Hatteras Bay 9 1/2" High Bronze LED Outdoor Wall Light
This LED outdoor wall lantern light is wet rated. It has a 3000K color temperature, with 485 lumens output (comparable to a 40-watt incandescent light bulb.)
Solar Lighting
For entryways that receive direct sunlight during the day, a solar-powered LED light fixture might be a perfect choice.
Flora Antique Bronze 13" High Solar LED Wall Light
Outdoor solar LED light fixtures often have a lithium ion (Li-ion) battery like in your phone or laptop that can power the light for up to 10 hours!
Dark Sky Lighting
Dark sky lights are designed to help preserve the night sky, so the light is usually pointed to what you want to light without disrupting the view of the stars.
This bronze outdoor LED wall light fixture is a ‘dark sky’ light with its bent arm directing the light downward. The 10-watt LED light is comparable to a 15-watt incandescent bulb.
Kirkham Bronze 8 1/2" Wide Dark Sky LED Outdoor Wall Light
Dimmable Lighting
Dimming is a feature that I love in a light fixture. And there are LED light fixtures that offer this feature.
But make sure to read the specifications of the fixture, because not all LED light fixtures dim. Also, you might need a specific dimmer to pair with it.
LBL Upstate 18" High Silver LED Outdoor Wall Light
The sleek silver finish of this outdoor wall light is a statement light. This dimmable outdoor LED light has a color temperature of 3000K and a CRI of 80.
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