{"title":"Outdoor LED bollards","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpace LED outdoor bollard lights every two to three steps along a path, with the beam aimed at the ground, and aim for a protection rating of at least IP65 if rain falls directly on them. An LED outdoor bollard light illuminates the walkway rather than the facade: it traces a path, marks a step, and does not dazzle the person arriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLED outdoor bollard lights are chosen on four points: height, beam orientation, material and protection rating. The rest, light colour and finish, comes down to matching the whole with the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#role\"\u003eWhat an LED outdoor bollard light is for\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#emplacements\"\u003eWhere to install it around the house\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#choisir\"\u003eChoosing according to ground and exposure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#hauteur\"\u003eHeight and spacing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#filaire-solaire\"\u003eWired or solar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pose\"\u003eInstallation and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#efficace\"\u003eThe most efficient outdoor lighting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#budget\"\u003eThe budget\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"role\"\u003eWhat is an LED outdoor bollard light for and what light does it give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the evening, an unlit path is crossed by groping; with a few bollard lights, it becomes a legible path leading to the door without a floodlight aimed at the facade. It is an outdoor ground fitting, set low, whose role is to signal and guide, not to flood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA grazing light that traces the path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe beam is directed downwards and often closed by a frosted diffuser: the light grazes the ground, marks the edge of the path and leaves the facade in shadow. This is what distinguishes a bollard light from low outdoor lighting of the tall bollard type, which rises higher and lights more widely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sits behind the diffuser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo families coexist: the integrated LED, which cannot be replaced but offers homogeneous light, and the socket, often GU10, which allows the source to be changed. Power is supplied at 230 V after a transformer, or at 12 V low voltage on some models. To place each family, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"emplacements\"\u003eWhere to install LED outdoor bollard lights around the house?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey go where people walk: path edge, driveway, terrace perimeter, around beds and at the foot of a fence. The right reflex is to place them on the walkway side, away from the wall, so that the light falls on the ground and not on the facade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe spots that change an evening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA marked entrance path avoids missteps and shows visitors the way. A terrace perimeter extends the room outdoors. A fence bollard light underlines the boundary of the property without turning it into a luminous wall. At the foot of a bed, the light lifts the foliage from below and gives the garden relief without washing it in white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe installation rule: walkway side, away from the wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bollard light stuck against the wall projects an arc of light onto the render and leaves the ground dark, the opposite of the intended goal. Move it a few tens of centimetres away, on the path side, and keep a regular alignment. To \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ecomplete with the other light fittings of the house\u003c\/a\u003e, this orientation logic also applies to facade wall lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choisir\"\u003eHow to choose an LED outdoor bollard light according to ground and exposure?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe environment decides before aesthetics. Under a canopy, moderate protection is enough; with heavy watering, by a pool or by the sea, you need a high protection rating, a material that fears neither water nor salt, and fixings that do not rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExposure decides before style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGround that stays wet, automatic watering or splashes from a pool require reinforced protection and proper drainage at the foot of the fitting. By the sea, add salt resistance to the question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich protection rating (IP) according to exposure\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExposure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIP to aim for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoints to watch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder a canopy or sheltered porch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate protection (IP44)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeals and cable glands properly closed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExposed to direct rain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced protection (IP65)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater drainage, no basin at the foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoolside, frequent watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh protection (IP65 to IP67)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResistance to chlorine and splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeaside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh protection (IP65)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt-resistant material, stainless steel screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo electrical network available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-contained solar model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun exposure of the panel, sensor maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial and colour temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowder-coated aluminium remains understated and light; stainless steel holds up over time on a contemporary facade; treated wood matches terraces and fences of the same material; composite allows shapes that metal does not. On the light side, an LED outdoor bollard light in stainless steel or aluminium set at 2700 K to 3000 K remains warm and discreet, while 4000 K lights a technical path more sharply. You can \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ebrowse the light fitting selection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe light fittings for outdoor and indoor use\u003c\/a\u003e to match the two registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"hauteur\"\u003eWhat height and spacing for a well-lit path?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bollard light is placed low, so that the light grazes the ground instead of heading towards the eyes. Spacing follows the rhythm of the path: the lower the bollard lights, the closer together they go. Avoid aligning them facing the front door, where the reflection bothers visitors arriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight references\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAround 30 to 50 cm for a ground bollard light at the edge of a path, a little higher for a wall light that underlines a wall or pillar. The general rule fits in one sentence: the bottom of the beam must fall on the walking area, never in the line of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rhythm of spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllow regular spacing, of the order of two to three steps between two low points, tightened on bends and changes of level. Always place a bollard light at the start of the path and one at the end: this is what makes the progression legible. For an overview of the families available, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe complete light fitting range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich bollard light for which outdoor use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight to aim for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to favour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePedestrian path and driveway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePath edge, walkway side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow, light grazing the ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDownward beam, regular spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace and pool deck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerimeter, away from swimming areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to mid-height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh protection rating, water-resistant material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFence edge and wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall mounting or at the foot of the wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable orientation, discreet fixings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeds and garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetween plantings, path side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed diffuser, easy cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrance and door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs a side wall light, never facing the threshold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-dazzling light for visitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"filaire-solaire\"\u003eWired or solar LED bollard light: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wired model works all year round without depending on the sky and can be controlled with the house lighting, but it requires a power supply to be planned. A solar model installs without a cable, with output that varies according to exposure and season. The choice therefore depends on the sunlight in the area and the works accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWired: light that does not depend on the sky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnected to the mains, a wired outdoor bollard light switches on at a set time or on detection, with no surprises in winter. It accepts a programmable timer or a motion sensor and keeps the same intensity all year round. 12 V low-voltage models simplify wiring and reduce electrical risk at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar: no cable but dependent on exposure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA solar LED bollard light installs in an hour, without digging up a terrace or running a conduit. In return, a panel in the shade or a cloudy week means weaker light. It suits a bed far from any power supply; for a very busy entrance path, wired remains more consistent. Compare the two approaches in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour light fitting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e, then \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003echoosing the light for each room\u003c\/a\u003e follows the same method: use first, technique second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pose\"\u003eHow to install and maintain an LED outdoor bollard light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a protected power supply, mount the bollard light on a stable support and close the cable gland to keep it watertight. Maintenance is limited to gentle cleaning of the diffuser and checking seals and screws before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA clean installation in four steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stable, level support, neat cable routing, a tightened cable gland, seals in place: these four points decide the lifespan of the fitting. On a wooden terrace, fix to the structure and not at random in the boards, with a base that lets water drain away. As soon as a point connected to the mains must be created, the electrician remains the safe solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance before winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA frosted diffuser is cleaned with warm soapy water; avoid abrasives on stainless steel and brush treated wood gently. Before the bad season, check the screws, the seals and the absence of standing water at the foot. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003emodels in the collection\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003elight fittings for outdoor and indoor use\u003c\/a\u003e are checked at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"efficace\"\u003eWhat is the most efficient outdoor lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most efficient outdoor lighting is the one that lights the useful area without excess: light directed at the ground, switched on only when needed, with a sensor or a timer. A low-power LED bollard light, well positioned, is often enough where a floodlight dazzles the facade and the neighbourhood. The difference lies less in the source than in the orientation and the duration of lighting. To \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003esee the available light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e, first compare beams and mounting heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"budget\"\u003eWhat budget should be planned for LED outdoor bollard lights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe budget varies mainly with the material, the power mode and the finish: a solar composite bollard light remains affordable, a stainless steel or powder-coated aluminium bollard light with integrated LED sits higher. Better to equip a whole area consistently than to multiply mismatched models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the budget vary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial weighs heavily, stainless steel more than powder-coated aluminium. The source also counts: integrated LED or replaceable socket, 230 V or low-voltage supply. A careful finish and a frosted glass diffuser add to the price without changing the function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEquipping an area rather than collecting models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA whole path calls for an identical series, an entrance can take a more elaborate piece. This is the only trade-off that avoids breaks in style. Find the references in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour light fitting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e, then \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003econtinue with indoor light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e if the same handwriting is to continue behind the bay window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: the same conditions apply to every order, from the first survey to assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003efind all Designix light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about LED outdoor bollard lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the best powerful LED outdoor floodlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful floodlight is used to light a wide area: facade, courtyard, site. It does not replace a bollard light, which signals a passage with low light. The right choice depends on the surface to be covered, the orientation to avoid glare and the protection rating linked to the actual exposure of the fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to choose an LED wall light for outdoor use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor wall light is fixed near a door, under a porch or on a facade. Check the protection rating according to rain exposure, the downward orientation of the beam, the weather-resistant material and the colour temperature matched to the rest of the house lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many bollard lights to install along a path?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe logic is that of rhythm: a bollard light at the start of the path, then regular spacing up to the end, bringing the lowest models closer together. Avoid placing any facing the front door, where direct light bothers visitors arriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes an LED outdoor bollard light consume a lot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bollard light runs on a low-power source, switched on for a few hours in the evening: its consumption remains modest compared with halogen lighting. Adding a sensor or a timer further limits unnecessary hours, without changing the light output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan an LED outdoor bollard light be installed on a wooden terrace?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided it is fixed to a stable structure and not drilled at random into the boards. Favour a base that lets water drain away, neat cable routing under the terrace and a protection rating corresponding to the actual exposure of the fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo you need an electrician to install outdoor bollard lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as a light point connected to the house mains must be created, the electrician is the safe solution: protected connection, earthing, watertight cable passages. Solar models, and 12 V low voltage depending on the case, are installed more simply without a 230 V network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"LED outdoor bollard lights\",\"description\":\"LED outdoor bollard lights: which light for a path, a terrace or a fence, which protection rating and which height to choose. 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