Outdoor Lighting 101

You want to illuminate your home and landscape at night, not only for ease of seeing in the dark, but also to highlight the features of your property. However, with so many options, you may not know where to begin. 

At Lighting New York, we simplify the process and offer assistance in choosing the right lights for your needs. Become a master of outdoor lighting with our two simple guides and explore the different categories of lighting options. You’ll be on your way to outdoor lighting success in no time! Guaranteed.

Outdoor Lighting Guide

Outdoor Lighting Guide

A complete guide to outdoor lighting - planning, products, and placement. Proper lighting for your home's exterior and space not only highlights areas but also provides safety for those enjoying the space.

Outdoor Lighting Techniques

Outdoor Lighting Techniques

Define what makes your home and landscape stand out. Then, accentuate those characteristics with proper lighting techniques - from uplighting to pathway. These need-to-know methods will make your home come alive during darker hours.

Shop Outdoor Lighting by Category
Outdoor Wall Lights
Twilight Outdoor Wall Lantern
Twilight Outdoor Wall Lantern
Designers Fountain

Westover Outdoor Wall Lantern
Westover Outdoor Wall Lantern
Quoizel

Cradle Outdoor Wall Sconce
Cradle Outdoor Wall Sconce
Nuvo

Outdoor Ceiling Lights
Laguna Outdoor Semi-Flush Mount
Laguna Outdoor Semi-Flush Mount
Quoizel

Squire Outdoor Semi-Flush Convertible
Squire Outdoor Semi-Flush Convertible
Progress

Beacon Square Outdoor Flush & Semi Flush Mt
Beacon Square Outdoor Flush & Semi Flush Mt
Kichler

Outdoor Pendants
& Chandeliers
Sean Lavin Hilo Outdoor Chandelier
Sean Lavin Hilo Outdoor Chandelier
Visual Comfort Studio Collection

Alora Mood Quincy Exterior Pendant
Alora Mood Quincy Exterior Pendant
Alora

Coastal Living Beehive Outdoor Pendant
Coastal Living Beehive Outdoor Pendant
Regina Andrew

Post Lights
Harvest Ridge Outdoor Post Lantern
Harvest Ridge Outdoor Post Lantern
Kichler

Buckley Outdoor Post Lantern
Buckley Outdoor Post Lantern
Quoizel

Coastal Elements Republic Outdoor Pier Mount Lantern
Coastal Elements Republic Outdoor Pier Mount Lantern
Hinkley

Pathway Lights
Estate Series Raley Landscape Path Light
Estate Series Raley Landscape Path Light
Hinkley

Parc Pathway Light
Parc Pathway Light
Kuzco Lighting

Sean Lavin Revel Outdoor Bollard
Sean Lavin Revel Outdoor Bollard
Visual Comfort Modern Collection

Deck & Step Lights
Lio LED 3.25 inch Black Exterior Wall/Step Lights
Lio LED 3.25 inch Black Exterior Wall/Step Lights
Kuzco Lighting

Tyler Step and Wall Light
Tyler Step and Wall Light
WAC Lighting

Nuvi Landscape Deck Sconce
Nuvi Landscape Deck Sconce
Hinkley

Landscape Accent Lights
Isaac Landscape Spot Light
Isaac Landscape Spot Light
Hinkley

Aera Landscape Spot Light
Aera Landscape Spot Light
Elitco Lighting

Tyler Landscape Wall Wash
Tyler Landscape Wall Wash
WAC Lighting

Shop Outdoor Lighting by Technique
Accent / Uplighting
Outdoor Wall
Deck / Step
Pathway / Hardscape

Time to get started!

Design, upgrade, or add to your outdoor lighting layout and be proud of the well-lit spaces you create!
If you’re not sure where to start, contact one of our Lighting Experts to day at 866.344.3875.