Outdoor Lighting 101

Outdoor home lighting is about so much more than just illumination. You want your landscape and architectural features to be beautifully illuminated by accent lighting at a distance. You also want a well-illuminated exterior for open-air gatherings and the security of reliable visibility you can count on when you need it most. There are a lot of options to consider, from outdoor sconces and chandeliers at entryways to post and pathway lighting through the landscape. 

Your outdoor space is one of a kind, and a one-size-fits-all solution won't give you the curb appeal you crave, or the functional illumination you need. Explore our complete guide to discover the best outdoor lighting for your space in every season, including outdoor LED lights, motion-sensor security fixtures, and dark sky-compliant designs.

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Outdoor Wall Lights
Sean Lavin Urbandale Outdoor Wall Lantern
Sean Lavin Urbandale Outdoor Wall Lantern
Visual Comfort Studio Collection

Summer Outdoor Sconce
Summer Outdoor Sconce
Regina Andrew

Reflex Outdoor Wall Sconce
Reflex Outdoor Wall Sconce
Oxygen Lighting

Outdoor Ceiling Lights
Ansel Outdoor Flush Mount
Ansel Outdoor Flush Mount
Z-Lite

Woodstock Outdoor Flush Mount
Woodstock Outdoor Flush Mount
Savoy House

Laguna Outdoor Semi-Flush Mount
Laguna Outdoor Semi-Flush Mount
Quoizel

Outdoor Pendants
& Chandeliers
Open Air Sawyer Outdoor Hanging
Open Air Sawyer Outdoor Hanging
Hinkley

Lanai Pendant
Lanai Pendant
Savoy House

Odeon Chandelier
Odeon Chandelier
Quorum

Post Lights
Beacon Square Outdoor Post Lantern
Beacon Square Outdoor Post Lantern
Kichler

Englewood Outdoor Post Lantern
Englewood Outdoor Post Lantern
Progress

Lowry Post
Lowry Post
Troy Lighting

Pathway Lights
Dover Exterior Bollard
Dover Exterior Bollard
Kuzco Lighting

Colorscaping Path Lighting
Colorscaping Path Lighting
WAC Lighting

Marsh Outdoor Pathway Light
Marsh Outdoor Pathway Light
ET2

Deck & Step Lights
Endurance Brick Light
Endurance Brick Light
WAC Lighting

Pearl Steplight
Pearl Steplight
DALS Lighting

LED Retrofit Landscape
LED Retrofit Landscape
Kichler

Landscape Accent Lights
Slim Spot Landscape Light
Slim Spot Landscape Light
DALS Lighting

Aera Landscape Well Light
Aera Landscape Well Light
Elitco Lighting

Centennial Landscape
Centennial Landscape
Kichler

Rechargeable Table Lamps
Kelly by Kelly Wearstler Cerne Rechargeable Table Lamp
Kelly by Kelly Wearstler Cerne Rechargeable Table Lamp
Visual Comfort Modern Collection

Sea Scape Outdoor Rechargeable Table Lamp
Sea Scape Outdoor Rechargeable Table Lamp
Craftmade

Gareth Outdoor Rechargeable Table Lamp
Gareth Outdoor Rechargeable Table Lamp
Troy Lighting

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Outdoor Lighting Guide

A complete guide to outdoor lighting—covering planning, products, and placement. Proper lighting for your home's exterior not only highlights architectural details and key outdoor areas, but also improves visibility and provides added safety for those enjoying the space.

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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.

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 today at 866.344.3875.