Outdoor lighting

While great emphasis is placed
on the lighting inside the house, it is very important to think about the
lighting that needs to be installed outdoors to ensure that the house looks
well lit and the outside is safe and secure. 
When choosing outdoor lighting or other lighting, however, it is
important to remember that the lamps you choose should be according to the
size of the outdoor area.  Too dim light
can attract intruders while the light that is too strong and disturbs your
neighbors.

Although there are many posts that
talk about how to choose the best surface and style for outdoor lighting,
this post will inform you on how to choose the right size of outdoor
lighting.

How to choose outdoor
lighting?

The first thing when
choosing an outdoor pole is the height of your front door.  The lighting pole must be in accordance
with this height.  Not too long and not
too short.  If you only have one post,
try going to headlights.  They offer
excellent lighting and low maintenance. 
In addition, some of the latest models come with motion sensors that
allow them to light up when there is activity within their range.  This type of light is an excellent choice
to protect your home from intruders and eliminate the need to keep the light
on all night.

Illuminate driveway,
walkway and garage

In addition to
the area just outside your house, it is also very important to make sure that
the driveway and garage are also lit. 
This not only makes it easier for your guests to safely reach your
door at night, but also makes it easy for you to park your car.  It is not necessary for the outdoor poles
you use in these areas to be very bright. 
In addition, you can keep them away at night if you
want.

Luminaire
material

There are many different
types of fixtures available for outdoor poles.  If you are looking for a very durable
material, you can go for brass.  It may
develop dark spots after a while, but it will not corrode.  If you are looking for a cheaper
alternative to brass, you can choose cast aluminum.  While this material corrodes easily, you
can apply a weatherproof layer to it. 
Copper and ceramics are some other
options.

Outdoor posts can keep the outside of
your home safe while adding a unique quality to your home.  Make sure you keep these tips in mind when
choosing an outdoor light to protect yourself from making the wrong
decision.