Collection: Outdoor Lights

Outdoor lighting is a vital consideration when planning the design of your home or business, as it is both functional as well as aesthetic, ultimately setting the mood for your exterior. 

What types of outdoor lights are there?
Exterior lighting serves multiple purposes, whether it be for task lighting, security or ambiance. This means that outdoor lighting options can include ceiling lights, wall lights, spotlights and more.

How do I choose home exterior lighting?
First, you should consider the practical needs for your outdoor lighting. Do you need a porch or patio light? LED step lights for up and down lights for night time navigation? Garage or carport lighting?

Next you should consider the types of lighting for outdoor entertaining. You might want to create a festive atmosphere with strings of outdoor festoon lights, brighten up mealtime by finding the perfect outdoor pendant lights, or light a path with spike garden lights.

What kinds of commercial outdoor lighting options are there for businesses?
When it comes to outdoor lighting for businesses, there are further considerations you may have. Private businesses may choose to illuminate signs, street numbers or loading docks with spotlights to make it easily visible from the road, or place LED sensor spotlights at entrances and exterior floodlights in the carpark help to create a safer environment for staff and customers.
Restaurants and venues may have further considerations, like lighting for the al fresco dining area or beer garden, or lights to illuminate outdoor steps.

Outdoor Lighting Ideas
The importance of outdoor lighting in Australia can be traced to the amount of time we spend in our backyards, whether that’s standing at the barbeque, sitting on the deck or kicking a ball on the lawn. 

There are so many ways to light your outdoor space – too many to list! Beyond the purely functional styles of lighting, there are popular architectural styles with unique lighting options, such as modern farmhouse, industrial or traditional, that you might want to take inspiration from.

Whether you choose vintage-style outdoor lights, modern outdoor lights or purely functional options, finding the right blend of lighting for your exterior can be a difficult but rewarding experience that adds ambiance and functionality to your space.

What things do I need to consider when picking outdoor lighting?
Beyond style, the outdoor lighting you pick often comes with additional considerations.

Take your time choosing the right outdoor lighting, and consider things such as:

• Is it important to you to have energy efficient outdoor lighting? You might want to include options like solar lighting or LED lighting. Solar lights are often a good choice for ambience, or for lights that won’t be needed all night, or all year round. And they’re low on ongoing costs as well. If you’re looking for reliable, long-lasting outdoor lights, then LED lights are the way to go. And their applications are endless! 
  
  
• Will your exterior lighting be undercover, or exposed? Choosing outdoor lighting with an enclosed lightbulb and a high Ingress Protection (IP) rating is essential for keeping water and debris out of your light fittings, especially in areas where there is little to no protection from the elements. You can find out more about IP ratings here, and you should always consult a qualified electrician to determine what can be safely installed in your desired location.
  
  
• Do you live in a coastal area? Sea spray and salty sea air can be damaging to some untreated metals, which may mean they will be unsuitable for your exterior if they are exposed. For a durable option that will withstand the elements, you can look for something like 316 marine grade stainless steel lighting. If that doesn’t suit your style, some metals such as copper, are highly sought after for the beautiful effect that is caused by oxidisation, which can make choosing something like copper outdoor lights a unique choice for your exterior.

For a more in-depth look at choosing outdoor lights, have a read of our informative Outdoor Lighting Buying Guide.