Hood 1 Light 7.90 inch Outdoor Wall Light (2024)

FAQs

What size should outdoor wall lights be? ›

Divide the height of your front door by 1/3 and 1/4. Look for a light fixture that measures 1/3 to 1/4 the height of your front door. This will give you ample size so the light fixture won't look diminutive or too big for your house.

For exterior lighting, opt for bulbs with a max CCT of 3,000K or lower, described as warm, very warm or extra-warm white light. Also, check the lumen level, which indicates how bright they are. Ideally, opt for a low lumen level (unless it's a floodlight or security light), so the lights aren't too bright.

As a general rule of thumb, wall lights should be positioned around 152-170cm (around 5-5.5ft) above floor level, while multiple wall lights should be placed around 250-300cm (or 8-10ft) apart. You should aim for the top of the wall light to sit at eye level, to avoid glare from the exposed bulb.

Wall pack lights or exterior building lights are terms that describe the outdoor lighting that is commonly mounted on the outside facing walls of buildings. This type of exterior lighting is generally used to provide illumination to ground areas frequented by vehicles and pedestrians.

The best wattage for outdoor lights is 40 watts and lower. Up to 40 watts is ideal for lighting pathways, garden beds, and other landscape areas. 40 to 80 watts are great for brightening areas like driveways, smaller yards, and the inside of your home. It may be best to use them sparingly if you put them outdoors.

Outdoor Wall Light — Warm And Inviting Ambiance

The best lumens for outdoor lighting are between 50 and 185. Mounting them to the exterior walls of your home will provide a warm, welcoming ambiance.

Lights in the 2700K-3000K temperature range have a hue similar to candlelight or incandescent bulbs. Warm landscape lights are used for ambient and accent lighting because this color temperature creates a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Install warm white lights in your patios, decks, and gardens.

The color temperature of LED lights is measured in Kelvin (K) and refers to the color of the light emitted. For outdoor lighting, a color temperature of 2700K-3000K is recommended for a warm and inviting ambiance, while 5000K-6000K is better suited for security lighting and illuminating large outdoor areas.

Of all the exterior light options, flood lights cast the widest beam. This makes them the best choice for lighting dark outdoor spaces like an alley, driveway or workshop entry. Flood lights are also good for guests and family as they navigate your driveway and walkways.

A good rule of thumb when hanging a wall sconce is to have the middle of the fixture sit 60 inches above the floor.

How to measure wall lights? ›

First, measure the height of your ceiling in feet. Then, multiply that by 3/4 because most sconces are placed about three-quarters of the way up the wall. So, if you have a 12-foot ceiling, you can mount your sconces about 9 feet up from the floor.

If you plan to illuminate an entire wall or accent particular architectural features or pieces of art, the rule of thumb is to place your recessed light fixtures between 1.5 feet and 3 feet from the wall. If your fixtures are fixed, they should be placed a bit closer to the wall.

LED outdoor lights will exceed the average operating hours of halogen light fixtures in your yard. If you install LED landscape lights, you can expect 25,000 hours or more before needing a replacement bulb. Halogen lights have an average operating life of between 2,000 and 4,000 hours before needing a replacement.

Align your light fixture with the mounting bracket. Insert screws or bolts into the fixture and bracket. Hand tighten the screws, and then use a screwdriver or drill to secure them tightly into the wall. Gently pull on the fixture to make sure it's secure.

While they can be exposed to water to some degree, they are not fully waterproof. Electric shock can occur, so use caution. Not all LED lights are damp-rated. LED bulbs that have neither of these ratings are not totally enclosed, and therefore, are not suitable for use around wet conditions or water.

Generally speaking, you have to plan where should outdoor landscape lights be placed. It is preferable to put your lights six to eight feet apart to ensure your pathway remains bright and well-lit. However, spacing them even closer is an option, particularly if you want an especially vivid effect.

For a singular light fixture in a room: Add the length and width of the room in feet, and the resulting number can be the diameter of your fixture in inches. For instance, a room that's 10 feet wide by 12 feet long could accommodate a light fixture with a diameter of around 22 inches.

How To Choose a Size. When choosing lighting for a door or entryway, a simple guideline to keep in mind is that the height of your lantern or outdoor fixture should be based on the height of the door or opening. If a single side lantern is used, the piece should be approximately one-third the height of the door.