Designer outdoor lighting

Start with the exposure: an entrance battered by rain calls for IP65, while a wall sheltered under an awning is fine with IP44. Then come the shape and finish: a wall light to draw a facade, a ceiling light under the awning, a table lamp or a floor lamp for the terrace.

• Which light to choose for a terrace or facade
• What light to give in the evening
• Wall light, ceiling light, bollard or floor lamp
• Which protection rating
• Colour and material
• Switching from a designer halogen to LED
• Lights in Lyon
• Installing and maintaining
• Budget and warranty

Which modern outdoor lights should you choose for a terrace or a facade?

On a facade, a wall light illuminates the entrance and draws the wall; on a terrace, a ceiling light, a floor lamp or a table lamp gives a lower, more enveloping light. The choice depends above all on exposure to rain, installation height and available space.

Modern outdoor lights: where to start?

Start with where the light should fall, not with the style. A bare wall is handled with a wall light, a garden table with a table lamp. The Orivano table lamp measures 86 mm in diameter by 260 mm high: it sits on a window ledge as well as on a table, and its IP44 rating reserves it for sheltered areas. If you are looking first for a look, the modern style outdoor models play on slim profiles and clean lines.

Modern outdoor lights: the four families to know

Four families cover almost every need: the wall light, fixed to the facade; the ceiling light, mounted under an awning or canopy; the bollard or low lamp, which marks a path without glaring; the floor lamp and the table lamp, which light a table or a corner of the terrace. The Quorin floor lamp stands on the ground, in graphite aluminium, IP65 and 8 W. The Dorevia ceiling light covers an area from the ceiling, at 270 mm in diameter, IP65 and 20 W. To browse further, explore all our lighting ranges.

Modern outdoor lights: what light should you give a facade or terrace in the evening?

Every model in the collection is LED. Three moods are available: warm white (2700 to 3500 K), neutral white (3500 to 4500 K) and cool white (4500 to 6500 K), adjustable on the EclatModerne wall light, the LuminaNoir wall light and the SecuriLuxe. The other models emit a fixed light, more discreet on a facade.

Warm white or cool white: which temperature for outdoors?

Warm white gives a golden light that extends an evening on the terrace. Cool white brings out the textures and relief of a wall more strongly, which suits an entrance you want to be legible. Neutral white sits between the two, with no dominant tint. A general rule: the lower the colour temperature in kelvins, the softer the mood; high temperatures light more widely but harden faces.

Do you need a dimmable light?

Part of the selection accepts a dimmer, useful when the same wall light serves as accent lighting in the evening and as full-power welcome light. The EclatModerne wall light (10 W, IP65, 8 cm) and the SecuriLuxe (18 W, 29 x 9 x 10 cm) offer a choice of temperature (warm/cool for the EclatModerne, three moods for the SecuriLuxe), without a dimmer. For the same logic indoors, see the LED lights for living rooms.

Modern outdoor lights: wall light, ceiling light, bollard or floor lamp?

The wall light is fixed to the facade and lights the entrance, the ceiling light covers an area under an awning, the low bollard marks a path without glaring, the floor lamp and the table lamp light a table or a corner of the terrace. Height and floor space decide between these families.

Modern outdoor floor lamp: what use?

A floor lamp is chosen when no wall suits a fixing, or when the light needs to come down from higher than the table. The frame of the Quorin floor lamp is 500 mm high, 230 mm wide and 85 mm deep: it slips along a railing or near an outdoor sofa. The outdoor floor lamps gather these formats.

Modern outdoor lights: how to read the dimensions?

Height indicates where the light comes out, width indicates the wall footprint, and diameter matters for a table lamp or a round ceiling light. A wall light 8 cm high goes near a door, a square wall light of 12.5 cm takes up more wall. A rectangular ceiling light 157 mm long spreads over a covered entrance. The Basella bollard, 70 mm in diameter by 70 mm high at 1.5 W, slips into a flower bed.

The Naevora ceiling light and the Glorienne ceiling light share exactly this five-module format, one in white, the other in black. For more singular pieces, look at the pieces with original design.

Which IP protection rating should you choose for an entrance, a terrace or a poolside?

A sheltered facade model is fine with IP44, while an entrance battered by rain or a poolside calls for IP65. In the collection, IP65 appears on most ceiling lights, square wall lights and the floor lamp, IP44 on table lamps and slim wall lights.

IP44 or IP65: which for a facade wall?

IP44 covers water spray from a wall protected by an awning, a canopy or a roof overhang. IP65 stands up to jets and direct rain, which is the case for an exposed gable or an unprotected entrance. The LuminaNoir wall light (12.5 cm, IP65) and the Dyla wall light (43 x 16 cm, G4 socket, IP65) target those walls. On the sheltered side, Marvello, Cirelle, Inducta and Quorva stay at IP44.

Poolside: which modern outdoor lights?

Around a pool, splashed water and treatment products require IP65 and a format that does not fear splashes. The Quorin floor lamp, the Dorevia ceiling light and the SecuriLuxe fit this case. Find them in the poolside lights.

Modern outdoor lights in black, white or beige: how to match the facade?

Black blends into a dark wall and lets the light show, white and beige fade into a light render, graphite grey and gold mark the finish. In terms of material, aluminium dominates the collection, completed by glass, acrylic and steel on some models.

Aluminium, glass or acrylic: which material for outdoors?

Aluminium is the most common material here, on a majority of references: it does not rust and keeps its colour. Glass brings a transparency that shows the bulb or module, acrylic and polycarbonate diffuse a softer and more even light, steel and stainless steel dress the most constructed wall lights, such as the Dyla. Metal, often combined with aluminium, appears on the adjustable models.

Gold or graphite finish: what effect on a wall?

A gold finish, as on the EclatModerne wall light, creates a bright point on a light or stone wall. The graphite of the Dorevia ceiling light and the Quorin floor lamp reads as a neutral tint, more matte than black. The black of the Inducta lamp and the Glorienne ceiling light emphasises a design. For a light wall, compare with the white finishes for light facades and the sand beige models; for a planted wall, the green colour variants blend away.

Designer halogen: how to switch to modern LED outdoor lights?

Two models keep a replaceable bulb: the tube wall light, with a G4 socket, and the braided rope pendant, with an E27 socket, usable in a sheltered room. Everywhere else the LED is integrated, with power from 1.5 W to 20 W depending on the format.

G4 socket, E27 or integrated LED: what to choose?

A G4 socket lets you replace the source when it weakens, on a compact wall light format. An E27 socket opens up the choice of bulbs, including low-consumption models, provided you stay in a sheltered space. The integrated LED cannot be replaced: it simplifies maintenance and avoids buying a new bulb, at the cost of a model to change as a whole if the source fails.

Replaceable bulb or integrated LED: what difference day to day?

With a bulb, you adjust the temperature and intensity over time. With an integrated LED, the light is set at the order, generally warm, neutral or cool white depending on the model. The Tressa pendant (E27 socket, 31 x 15 cm, IP20) illustrates the first case, to be reserved for a covered outdoor area. For more dressed pendants, see the black pendants and the copper and brass finishes.

Lights in Lyon: where to see and buy modern outdoor lights?

The collection can be browsed online, with filters by type, colour and protection rating to compare dimensions before ordering. Searches for lighting clearance in Lyon often point to references visible in store: check the actual format and the IP rating on the product page.

How to compare a reference seen in store with the product page?

Note four pieces of data on site: height, diameter or width, IP rating and socket. These four values are enough to find an equivalent online, without relying on the trade name. A model seen in Lyon at 43 x 16 cm with a G4 socket and IP65 can be compared directly with an outdoor wall light, even if the finish or brand differ.

Lighting clearance in Lyon: what to check before buying

On a clearance item, the price gap often comes from a display finish or a discontinued series. Check that the IP rating still matches your location, that the model is not an IP20 intended for indoors, and that the light accepts the colour temperature you want. Then compare the whole with a light for every room in the house and with the exceptional pieces.

How to install and maintain modern outdoor lights?

Wall lights and ceiling lights are fixed to the wall or under an awning, table lamps, the bollard and the floor lamp stand on the ground or on a ledge. Aluminium, glass and acrylic are cleaned with clear water and a soft cloth, without abrasive products, to preserve the finish.

What to check before drilling a wall for a wall light

First locate the conduits and water pipes, then check that the location stays under a roof overhang if the wall light is IP44. Leave room for the cable to pass through and check that the light does not fall into your eyes from the door. The Quorin floor lamp, for its part, requires no wall fixing: it stands on the ground and moves if the terrace layout changes.

Cleaning an outdoor light in aluminium, glass or acrylic

A damp cloth is enough on anodised or powder-coated aluminium, on the side where dust accumulates, that is above the diffuser. Glass and acrylic are cleaned with warm water, without solvent or abrasive sponge. Check the fixing screws and seals once a year, especially on an exposed facade. For indoors, recessed lights follow the same principles.

What budget and what warranty for modern outdoor lights?

The budget depends on the format: a small table lamp or a low bollard remains affordable, a large ceiling light or a floor lamp belongs to the more elaborate piece. The warranty is three years on most models and two years on the others; 41% accept a dimmer.

A small table lamp or a low bollard: the most affordable format

Compact formats at 1.5 W or 2 W, such as the Basella bollard, the Cirelle lamp (D 130 mm, H 280 mm) or the Orivano lamp, are the entry level of the garden: little material, little power, an immediate effect on a table or a flower bed. Several are adjustable, which extends their use.

Ceiling light or floor lamp: what justifies a more elaborate piece

A 20 W ceiling light or an 8 W floor lamp requires more material, a wide diffuser and a careful finish: the price follows the amount of aluminium, the size of the diffuser and the work on the surface. This is where durability on an exposed facade is decided. On the shop side: secure payment, tracked delivery, possible returns and Designix customer service. Browse the complete lighting catalogue and the rechargeable lamps to place on the table to complete a terrace.

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