[Lastest] 9 Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Front of House
Lighting up outdoor areas creates a warm and inviting atmosphere to your home, and helps to deter unwanted visitors. Outdoor areas left unlit such as the front of the house can seem unappealing and uninviting, and can attract unwanted visitors who can pry about. Here are some suggestions for outdoor lighting and where to use them.
1. Brighten up Outdoor Walls
Outdoor walls need to be well lit for safety when moving around outdoors at night. Lights on outdoor walls can also turn a dim and unappealing outdoor area into a beautiful focal point. A good choice for keeping outdoor walls well lit is outdoor LED wall lantern with crystal.
Visual appeal
These outdoor wall lights have two appealing visual elements. The frame around the light is open which means the light can be seen from any angle, and gives the light a quirky, modern feel. The bubble glass refracts the light creating a star-like appearance and a warm ambient glow.
Durability
These lights are weather resistant and will survive heavy rain, snow, ice and hot climates. The outer frame is made from high quality steel, and the cylindrical bubble crystal is a single solid piece. The lifespan of the lighting elements is over 30,000 hours.
Functionality
The lighting elements within these outdoor lights are 12W integrated LEDS emitting warm white lighting of 3000K and brightness of 540 Lumens. These lights do not require a bulb to be installed, and the LEDs will reduce your electricity bills saving you money.
These lights are easy to install being supplied with all mounting pieces and instructions. However, the lights are quite heavy meaning that care should be taken when installing. These wall lights are versatile and can be used on exterior doors, balconies, as an outdoor garage light as well as a simple wall light.
2. Install Step Lights for Stairs
Installing step lights on stairs can make stairs more beautiful and at the same time help to keep you safe when climbing them at night. A good choice of step lights for stairs is these solar step lights.
Visual appeal
The large number of lights included in these packs gives these lights an impressive visual appeal when installed on steps. Installed properly they can make steps look more visually appealing.
Durability
The outer plastic parts of these step lights are manufactured from durable ABS & PS shells meaning that they are weather resistant, water resistant and long lasting. It also means that the lights will not rust or fade due to exposure to the sun. These lights will tolerate extreme weather including snow, rain, thunderstorms and subzero temperatures.
Functionality
The solar panel built into these step lights are high efficiency, and the LED lights are much more efficient than incandescent light bulbs. This helps the lights to stay lit throughout the night. The lights need 6-8 hours of direct sunlight for a full charge and will remain lit for up to 12 hours throughout the night. They require no additional electricity from the mains.
These lights have built-in dusk-to-dawn sensors meaning that they switch on automatically at night and switch themselves off again in the morning. Upon first usage, be sure to switch the light into the “on” position via the switch inside. If the light does not light up the first time, try switching off and on again, and check that the battery is in the correct position.
The small and compact nature of these lights make them highly versatile. They can be installed on outdoor railings, by poolsides, on walls, porches, pathways and gutters. The lights come with double-sided tape and screws giving you two methods for installation. By screwing the lights into position, you can add further stability to outdoor steps.
3. Placing Quirky Mason Jars on Pathways
Lighting up pathways can turn a dark and daunting evening stroll into an enchanted and enjoyable experience. The use of mason jars with stakes adds a quirky touch to this experience.
Visual appeal
The aesthetic of these jars is one of their main appeals. The quirky retro look gives pathways an original and authentic feel for day-to-day use or for special occasions. The LED beads and twisted silver wire create a warm and inviting visual appeal. The jars can also be opened and stickers or pictures placed inside for a personalized touch.
Durability
These lights are manufactured with IP45 waterproof lids meaning that they will easily survive exposure to rain or damp weather. They can also withstand high temperatures or wind.
Functionality
The solar panel and batteries included in these lights are high efficiency meaning that they will last longer, even after cloudy days. Charging in direct sunlight for 6-8 hours will provide 8-12 hours of lighting during the night. The built-in sensor will switch the light on automatically at dusk and off again at dawn.
These lights come with a ground stake and have 3 mounting methods for installation along a pathway. They can be inserted into the ground via the stake, hung from a tree or other support via the hook or simply placed on other surfaces positioned along a pathway.
4. Light up Your House Number
Adding a light to your house number can help you and your visitors identify your property when arriving after dark. A good choice for lighting up your house number is using solar address sign.
Visual appeal
The visual appeal of this house number light is in its brightness and range of different color temperatures. The light consists of 16 separate SMD LEDs ensuring a bright and uniform output of 20 lumens. The color temperature can be selected from 6500K (cool white), 4000K (neutral white) and 2700K (warm white).
Durability
This house number light is waterproof with an IP65 rating and will tolerate rain or fog. The LEDs are rated for operating in temperatures ranging from -50 to 185 F, so will not stop working if the temperature goes up. The LEDs have a working lifespan of 50000 hrs and are CE-, Rohs-, PSE-, and FCC-certified all of which attest to their durability.
Functionality
The solar panel on this house number light rotates 360° meaning that you can point it in whichever direction receives the most sunlight during the day. The solar panel is large (10*3 inches) and has a high efficiency of energy conversion compared to other solar panels. The light has a sensor that not only switches the light on and off between nighttime and daytime, but even varies the brightness of the light based on how bright it is outdoors.
Once charged, the light will remain lit for up to 15 hours giving plenty of light each day. The light comes with a stake meaning that you can position it easily in the ground.
5. Brightening up Trees
Trees add beauty and form to gardens, and lights enable their beauty to be enjoyed at night as well as during the day. The right set of lights can turn a tree into a garden center piece to be enjoyed at night as well as daytime. A good choice for lighting up trees is crackled glass hanging solar lights.
Visual appeal
These lights are particularly distinctive due to their crackled glass ball outer shell. The lights give off an appealing glow, and in large numbers within a tree will create quite a spectacle.
Durability
The glass used in the outer shell is sturdy, and the metal used in the led holder is stainless steel making these lights very durable. They will tolerate all weather including bright sun, rain, snow and ice or wind. The solar panels are well sealed which means they will not leak if they get wet.
Functionality
The solar panels used in these lights are monocrystalline silicon which means they are more efficient and provide light for longer. A full charge will provide 8-10 hours of light.
The lights are very easy to install. All you need to do is remove the plastic film, unscrew the metal lid and switch the light to “on”. One of the benefits of these lights is their versatility. They are ideal for trees, but can also be used to light patios, fences, balconies, paths or parasols.
6. Adding Lights to Decking
Adding lights to decking gives your outdoor space a welcoming and relaxing feel. They also make sure that you stay safe when moving around on the decking after dark. Solar hanging Mason jars are an ideal way of adding a trendy feel to your outdoor space.
Visual appeal
Mason jars have visual appeal, and these particular lights are filled with attractive silver wire and 30 warm white LEDs. This is ten LEDs more than most mason jar lights making these lights very bright and visually appealing.
Durability
The lids on these mason jar lights are made from tin meaning that they cannot rust. The jars will therefore withstand damp and humid conditions. The lids are also waterproofed via a rubber o-ring meaning they can sit out in the rain without malfunctioning.
Functionality
A full charge will allow these lights to shine for 10-12 hours or more. A full charge will usually take 6-8 hours. To activate the lights, simply remove the green battery tab and switch the light to “on”.
7. Enlivening a Pergola
Pergolas are used both day-to-day and for special occasions. Whatever the event, they always look nicer with some good lighting. The RGB string lights with fairy rope here are ideal for lighting up your pergola.
Visual appeal
The multi-colored bulbs on these string lights are beautiful to look at and create a real party atmosphere. The lights along the cable add even more light to your pergola. The bulbs and rope have seven different colors.
Durability
The bulbs on this string of lights are shatterproof meaning they will not break if dropped or hit. The sockets are commercial grade and the chord is thicker and more flexible than most domestic string lights. The lights are designed to IP65 waterproof standard.
Functionality
These lights have 10 dynamic modes including jump, fade, random fade, random jump, breathe, strobe and twinkle. The lights also have a remote to enable control from a distance, and come with a spare remote. Up to two of these sets of string lights can be joined in series. As well as pergolas, they can be used to brighten patios, yards, porches or balconies.
8. Adding a Splash of Light to Garden Plants
Plants are grown for their beauty, but it is difficult to see them at night. Adding lights to plants not only makes your plants visible at night but also brightens up your garden. The ideal lights for brightening up your plants are solar firefly lights.
Visual appeal
These lights move in the wind giving them a life-like feel. The soft, flexible branches mean that they move around giving them a unique and encapsulating appearance.
Durability
Both the solar panel and the lampshade are constructed from IP65 waterproof material. These lights will therefore withstand heavy rain and other weather conditions.
Functionality
After a full charge, these solar lights will work for 8-10 hours. Installation involves just switching the lights on and attaching them to the metal sticks provided. As well as garden plants, they can be used to brighten yards, lawns and pathways.
9. Lights for Night Swimming
Most people love to use their pool at night as well as during the day. Lighting up your pool area will enable you to do this. The ideal lights for lighting up your pool area are 3-color-In-1 dimmable outdoor solar string lights.
Visual appeal
These lights provide a nice clean even light to use over a pool. They have three different color temperatures and four different brightness settings allowing you to set the lights exactly how you like them depending on the event. Each set contains 15 E26 S14 bulbs with a distance of 3 feet between each bulb.
Durability
The casing used in these string lights is industrial grade, the cord is thicker and more flexible than most domestic string lights and the bulbs are shatterproof. They will therefore withstand daily use. Added insulation means they will withstand high and low temperatures, rain, wind and damp conditions.
Functionality
Up to three of these string lights can be joined in tandem. Each set comes with a remote and a spare remote in case you lose one. The lights can be hung via the cup hooks provided, with guide wires or even zip ties.
