When choosing outdoor lighting for your home, you must consider the style of the building and the surrounding environment. If the building is traditional, then a modern style will not match. If it is contemporary, you should choose light fixtures that have clean lines. Otherwise, choose a style that matches curved, ornate elements. When choosing the lighting style, you must consider the lighting's level of brightness. Additionally, you must consider the size of your property and the amount of people that will be walking or moving through it.

You can use outdoor lighting for many purposes, including accent lighting, illuminating walkways, and highlighting landscape borders. Choose fixtures that cast light from 14" to 15" high to avoid obstructing walkways. For walkways, make sure that the path markers do not obstruct walkways. You can also use outdoor lighting to highlight architectural features of your home. Outdoor lighting should be designed to meet all of these needs, but you may want to use a combination of both.

A good way to accent the focal point of your landscape is to use two lights that reflect light from each other.  You can also use canopies for 18 to 24 inch posts to reflect light into planting beds. These are also great for pathway markers. If you want a more decorative look, you can use LED lights. The soft, diffuse light they throw are perfect for brightening flat surfaces and other items.

Another way to choose outdoor lighting is to consider its location. Coastal locations are particularly susceptible to outdoor lighting, and you should select marine-grade lighting. Coastal lighting can withstand salt exposure and moisture. You can also choose from galvanized steel for greater protection. If you live in an area that receives high levels of rainfall, you should choose solid bronze or brass Marine Grade lighting. It is best to avoid stainless steel or plastic since both materials are susceptible to corrosion.

Once you have a basic idea of what you want to achieve with outdoor lighting, you can purchase the proper fixtures and installation instructions. Depending on the style of your building, you can choose between outdoor led lights, solar powered lights, coastal lighting, and dark-sky lighting. And remember to always follow safety guidelines when installing electrical devices in your property. The results of your lighting project will be worth the initial investment. With the right installation, you can enhance the look of your home and add to the ambiance.

Adding ambiance to your home's exterior is an excellent way to make it look more dynamic from the sidewalk. Outdoor lighting can also highlight your landscape while giving your guests a warm welcome when they visit. As an added bonus, it can also protect your property from theft. And if you're away, outdoor lighting can make your home more secure while keeping everyone safe. You can even install underwater LEDs to enhance your water feature. If you're interested in learning more about outdoor lighting, consider visiting the National Association for Sustainable Lighting.

NBDD-LED-290F Waterproof Led Street Light

Number of LEDs	LED Current	Power Consumpt	Nominal Initial Flux*
80	750mA	180W	19800lm
96	700mA	200W	22000lm
	850mA	250W	27500lm