Three Types of Exterior Lighting

One of the important things that need your full attention when it comes to home exterior decoration and design is exterior lighting. There are different types of exterior or outdoor lighting on the market. Let’s have a look at the three main types.

Exterior lighting

Mains Powered Exterior Lighting

This lighting option gives bright light and it is most commonly used for security purposes, or where brighter light is required outside. This lighting is powered by mains cable that needs to be protected well. It can be mounted on the wall and in this case the main cable would come straight out of the wall. It can also be buried underground and in this case armored cable should be used for maximum protection. These lights are ideal for huge exterior that require more lighting at night.

Exterior lights

Exterior lighting designs

Solar Charged Exterior Lighting

This type of lighting is gaining remarkable popularity among homeowners, especially in those areas where there is more sunshine and days are long. They save you a good amount of money because they don’t run on electricity, but they are the dimmest exterior lights. Their dim lighting can be overcome by using LED bulbs that are brighter all the time. These lights are more common for gardens. They just need to be stuck in the ground and do not require a lot of wiring.

Commercial exterior lighting

Modern home exterior lighting

Low Voltage Exterior Lighting

This light is brighter than mains charged. It is used in garden areas and it does not require additional protection for cable.

Exterior recessed lighting

Exterior soffit lighting

Exterior Lighting Styles

Exterior lighting comes into a wide variety of styles and designs. You are strongly advised to check different styles to choose one for your home exterior. Also, take the above three types of lighting into consideration and for the best option according to your requirements.

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