The quest for beautifying outdoor spaces is heightened at this time of year when we’re spending more time outdoors in warm weather, so now is the time to consider replacing or upgrading your outdoor lighting.
Attractive sconces, pendants, and ceiling fans are an investment, but also one that pays off by adding value to your home.
Bronze is a finish that dates back centuries but still remains one of the most desirable looks in lighting. Oil rubbed bronze weathers well and offers a desirable contrast to pale tones. When suspended in natural light, the bronze shapes are more readily visible than chrome or white.
Capture the look of a classic outdoor barn light with the curvaceous Feiss Redding Bronze Barn Light; or illuminate your home with the Nuage Vintage Bronze Sconce, its round shape offers a nice contrast to the angular lines of a rectangular doorway.
The European-inspired Maxim Dover Outdoor Wall Light reminds one of the Mediterranean while the shapely Quoizel Seaford Wall Light is reminiscent of coastal memories spent on the boardwalk.
The energy-efficient Bellagio Hanging Light is alluring with its hammered glass shape, and the traditional style of the Kichler Mount Vernon LED Pendant makes it one that works in any outdoor space.
The Kichler Lyndon Pendant is streamlined but has an industrial vibe, suspend it over an outdoor bar or kitchen. Consider the classic Hinkley Barrington Pendant Light with its candelabra and seedy glass for a porch or outdoor dining space.
Many outdoor spaces in warmer climates demand air circulation, so look to outdoor ceiling fans for keeping the air flowing. A cool breeze is far better than stagnant air, and if you install an all-weather fan there’s no need to worry about it in cold or warm temperatures, it’s designed to stand the test of time.
Mimic the look of the Hermitage Forged Outdoor Ceiling Fan pictured above, the caged glass and walnut blades make it a timeless design. The contemporary look of the streamlined Casa Vieja Oil Rubbed Bronze Ceiling Fan will be one that complements any modern covered porch.
Make a statement with the all-weather blades and opal glass found in the Minka Aire Slipstream Fan. If you have a more compact or narrow space, consider the Emerson Curval Fan in oil-rubbed bronze.
Thousands of fixtures in multiple finishes are available at Lamps Plus but you can never go wrong with the beauty of bronze, indoors or out!
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