{"title":"Free-standing outdoor lighting for patios","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace the base out of the walkway and bring the light above seated shoulder height: a stem around 1.10 m to 1.40 m is enough next to a sofa, a little higher next to a table. Add a diffuser aimed at the ground, a protection rating of at least IP44 and a warm light between 2700 K and 3000 K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"quel-luminaire\"\u003eWhich outdoor floor lamp for a patio?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a patio, an outdoor floor lamp for patio lights a specific area: the dining corner, the edge of a sofa or a step down. Choose a stem tall enough for the light to pass above seated shoulders, a diffuser aimed at the ground and a protection rating suited to the exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eChoosing according to how the patio is used\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of base\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStem height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiffusion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection rating to aim for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDining corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright floor lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove the table top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDownward, without glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44 or higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoolside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow bollard or slim stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow the eye line of seated guests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrazing toward the ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65 recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePath and step down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort bollard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 to 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToward the ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44 or higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered patio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor lamp with shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom seat height to shoulder height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient and softened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44 or higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTall floor lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.50 m and above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpward or wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44 or higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFloor lamps, shaded lamps, low bollards: three different lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upright floor lamp draws a crisp pool on the paving and keeps the table readable. The shaded floor lamp softens and lights widely, better for an armchair corner. The low bollard grazes the ground and outlines a step without lighting guests' faces. The choice is made there, before the finishing details: browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaires-sur-pied\"\u003eall floor lamps\u003c\/a\u003e to compare silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor floor lamps for a covered patio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder a canopy, the lamp stays protected from direct rain but faces humidity and temperature swings. IP44 is usually enough, and a technical fabric shade holds up better than an indoor fabric. If the ceiling accepts a fixing, one of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-d-exterieur-suspendus\"\u003eoutdoor pendant lights under a canopy\u003c\/a\u003e frees up the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lampadaire-ou-lampe\"\u003eFloor lamp or standard lamp: what differences outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floor lamp is a vertical stem on a base, often tall, lighting upward or downward. The standard lamp, lower and movable, is moved next to an armchair. Outdoors, the first stands up better to wind, the second can be stored and protected off season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets a floor lamp apart from a living room standard lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA living room model relies on a flat floor, a low ceiling and dry air. Outdoors, the base must be wide and heavy, the material made for humidity and the cable gland protected. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-sur-pied-pour-salon\"\u003eliving room floor lamps adapted for outdoors\u003c\/a\u003e work under a covered patio, never in the open air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStem height and shade diameter: the right references\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround a table, the bottom of the diffuser sits a little above the gaze of seated guests. Next to an armchair, go one notch lower to light a book. A wide shade gives a soft wash; a narrow shade concentrates the light and glares faster when you lean in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"terrasse-bois\"\u003eOutdoor floor lamps for a wooden patio: where to place them?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a wooden patio, a floor lamp goes at the end of a board or near a step, never in the walkway. A wide, heavy base limits tipping, and pads spread the weight without marking the boards. Screw fixing is only justified on a structural board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacing a lamp on a wooden patio without damaging the boards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocate the joists before drilling. A weighted base avoids drilling and moves when you rearrange the furniture. For steps, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-encastrables\"\u003erecessed patio spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e take over from the base and keep the way clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare of the base and diffuser outdoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA damp cloth is enough on aluminium. Stainless steel needs a suitable product to remove marks. Wood is fed with a saturator once or twice a year, and glass is cleaned with the power off to avoid product streaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eBase and diffuser materials\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAppearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutdoor durability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte, satin or lacquered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamp cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLittle affected by corrosion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushed or polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct suitable for stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResists humidity, marks possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain, often coloured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoapy water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnaffected by water, sensitive to prolonged sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, grained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular saturator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires regular care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear or frosted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleans easily, sensitive to knocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"piscine\"\u003eWhich outdoor floor lamp around a pool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround a pool, look for low, indirect light aimed at the ground or a wall to avoid dazzling swimmers. The base stays back from the edge so as not to block the way, and the protection rating must cover water splashes and watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePoolside: lighting the water without glare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low bollard set back from the coping draws a halo on the paving and leaves the water dark, which gives the pool depth. For light in the water, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-pour-piscine\"\u003epool lights\u003c\/a\u003e have their own logic and their own installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtection rating: IP44, IP54, IP65, what changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP44 covers water splashes from all directions and is enough under cover. IP54 adds dust. IP65 withstands water jets and is justified near a pool or under automatic watering. The figure is read on the lamp's label, not on the garden's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"temperature-couleur\"\u003eWhat light for dining outside: colour temperature and intensity?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a meal outside, a warm light around 2700 K to 3000 K makes wood and food look more natural than a cool white. Light the table from the side, with a moderate output, to avoid dazzling guests and leave the back of the garden in shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEating at a wooden table without a cloth: what light to use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a cloth, the wood reflects light and too direct a point tires the eyes. An E27 socket accepts a warm bulb that you replace when it dims, an advantage over a sealed module. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-led-pour-salon\"\u003elow-consumption LED sources\u003c\/a\u003e give off little heat, which matters under a closed shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting without glare: diffuser orientation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn adjustable diffuser is set toward the ground or a low wall. GU10 spotlights suit details and step downs, with a tighter beam. Indirect light, bounced off a pale wall, lights without ever entering the field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"branchement\"\u003eHow to connect several lamps to a single power supply?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral lamps can run from the same supply if the circuit and its protection are sized for the whole. Outdoors, the connection is made in a waterproof box, with suitable cable glands and connectors. Work on the electrical panel is reserved for an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSocket strip, waterproof box or direct connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor socket strip protected by a cover makes it easy to add a lamp and to store it off season. The waterproof box suits a fixed installation. Direct connection is only justified if the lamp is installed permanently and the cable is designed for burial or facade mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to check before adding a lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable cross-section, the rating of the protection, the number of points already served and the waterproofing of each connection. Any doubt about the circuit is settled by a check, never by a trial. An outdoor light that trips the breaker often signals water getting into a connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"decoration\"\u003eHow to match patio lighting with the home's decor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patio is seen from the room: picking up the matte black, white or wood of the kitchen decor and modern kitchen decor creates continuity when the bay stays open. Keep the same family of light colour on both sides of the glass too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaking the patio converse with the kitchen decor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the kitchen table faces the bay, the lamp's base picks up its worktop or cabinet colour. A pale interior calls for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-d-exterieur-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite models for a pale facade\u003c\/a\u003e, which blend in instead of standing out at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and materials that cross the glass door\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA contemporary outdoor design, such as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-d-exterieur-moderne\"\u003econtemporary outdoor designs\u003c\/a\u003e with simple lines, extends a modern kitchen open to the patio without a break. On the source side, staying at 2700 K to 3000 K on both sides avoids the blue contrast of neutral white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou-trouver\"\u003eWhere to find an outdoor floor lamp: lighting store in Lyon or online purchase?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lighting store in Lyon lets you judge the size of the base and the light tone before buying, which matters on an exposed patio. Online, the choice is wider and clearance lighting Lyon helps on end-of-line models, provided you check the protection rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the showroom: what to look at first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual stem height relative to a table, the weight of the base, the colour of the light when on. Ask for the protection rating and the socket before comparing finishes. A daylight test beats a catalogue photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClearance and online purchase: the checkpoints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing must give height, diameter, material, IP and type of source. An end-of-line model remains a good choice if these four details are clear. To widen the comparison, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe full lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-d-exterieur-sur-pied\"\u003eoutdoor floor lamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"originaux\"\u003eOriginal lamps: how to choose a floor model that stands out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original floor lamp plays on the silhouette of the stem, the shape of the diffuser or the way the light falls on the ground. On a patio, originality must not cost stability or protection: a wide base, a material made for outdoors and simple care remain the criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slim rod with a luminous ring casts a circle on the ground and marks out a corner without a fence. A graphic stem in coloured resin stands out from afar and lightens the middle of the furniture. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-originaux\"\u003eOriginal shapes\u003c\/a\u003e are chosen first for the shadow they draw, then for their hue. Check the weight of the base, the presence of pads and the cable route, then look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-d-exterieur-design\"\u003edesigner outdoor pieces\u003c\/a\u003e if the patio matches a carefully styled interior. On a very windy patio, prefer a small wind profile to a large shade. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-de-luxe\"\u003ehigh-end piece\u003c\/a\u003e is justified when the finish of the base is seen up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan a living room chandelier be installed on a covered patio?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn indoor chandelier is sensitive to humidity and temperature swings. Under a covered patio, you need a model whose protection rating and materials are stated for outdoor use. Otherwise, a floor lamp brings the same presence without drilling the ceiling or exposing the wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eLarge chandelier for a high ceiling: what solution under a canopy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder a high canopy, a pendant brings the light down to a useful height without glare. Check the clear height under the lamp, the fixing to the structure and the protection against humidity. When the ceiling does not allow a fixing, a tall floor lamp placed near the wall lights without drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eBathroom light: what precautions before choosing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a bathroom, the room is small and often damp: favour a compact, easy-to-clean lamp with a protection rating suited to humidity. The light should illuminate the floor and stay soft. A floor model has no place there; \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-pour-toilettes\"\u003ebathroom lights\u003c\/a\u003e meet that format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eGrandmother's recipe for stripping furniture: can it be used on a wooden lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomemade mixes sometimes attack finishes and varnishes. On a wooden lamp exposed outdoors, too strong a stripper removes the protection and opens the wood to humidity. Better to use a gentle clean followed by a saturator designed for outdoors, or entrust the finish to a professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFloor lamp: how to choose one for a windy patio?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a windy patio, a wide, heavy base matters more than height. A slim stem with a small wind profile holds up better than a wide shade. Check the weight of the base, the possibility of weighing it down and the material of the stem, then store the lamp off season if the model allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery and returns: the Designix customer service team helps you choose the base, the socket and the protection rating. Compare silhouettes in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-sur-pied\"\u003efloor lamps\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaires-d-exterieur-design\"\u003edesigner outdoor lamps\u003c\/a\u003e before setting up your patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Outdoor floor lamps for patio: the buying guide\",\"description\":\"Outdoor floor lamp for patio: height, IP, socket and light colour. 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