Freestanding outdoor lights

An outdoor post light installs without drilling into a wall: start from the area you want to light, then choose a material made to stay outside such as aluminium, a warm white light and a protection suited to the exposure. The collection brings together LED models, from compact sizes to large lamp posts, for a terrace, a garden or the edges of a pool.

Which outdoor post light should you choose for a terrace or garden?

An outdoor post light installs without drilling into a wall: you start from the area to light, then choose a material made to stay outside, such as aluminium. The collection brings together LED models in warm white, with IP44 to IP67 protection, and a wattage to choose according to the surface to light.

Outdoor post light: what it brings to a terrace in the evening

It extends the dining area after sunset: the table stays readable, faces are lit without glare, the path takes shape. A tall model spreads light from the ground and covers a wide area, a lower version provides accent light near an armchair. Integrated LED models avoid changing the bulb and keep a consistent tone from one light to another. The Eclat model comes in several heights, from low format to tall post, which lets you dress a whole terrace with the same design language.

Outdoor post light or wall light: which should you choose?

A post light can be moved, needs no fixing and suits a rental or a wooden terrace. A wall light clears the ground and lights higher up, but you have to drill and bring power into the wall. The two combine well: a post for atmosphere, a wall light above a door for the entrance. You will find all the post models and every fixing in our full range of lights.

Which IP rating for an outdoor post light?

The protection rating indicates resistance to dust and water. On an open terrace, check the protection rating on the product page; the collection brings together IP44, IP54, IP65 and IP67 models, and IP67 is justified near a pond or a pool.

IP65 or IP54: which should you choose for a terrace light?

Ask yourself one question: does the rain fall straight onto it? If so, aim for IP65, which also withstands a spray of water. Under a pergola or a roof overhang, IP54 is enough. IP44 stays reserved for truly sheltered spots. Higher protection than needed does no harm, it simply costs a little more: no point going wide everywhere.

Outdoor light for a pool: which protection should you plan for?

Around a pool, water arrives through splashes and from the ground: aim for the highest protection available and keep the light away from the swimming edge. Our lights around the pool meet this use, and the ZenEclat, in E27 and IP44, is better placed on a sheltered terrace or a covered veranda.

Which material and colour should you choose for an outdoor lamp post?

Aluminium dominates the collection, often combined with glass or acrylic, and comes in black, white, grey, bronze or anthracite. Black blends into a wooden terrace, white brightens dark facades, and bronze warms an old facade.

Aluminium or metal lamp post: what difference in daily use?

In this collection, aluminium equips LED models such as Nael, in aluminium and glass, or Eclat, in metal, aluminium and acrylic. Metal appears on Noctis II, acrylic on Eclat. E27 sockets concern ZenEclat, Bold and Hylo, with IP44, IP54, IP65 and IP67 protection depending on the model. For a terrace with clean lines, look at the outdoor lights with a contemporary design.

Black or white outdoor light: what effect on the terrace?

Black fades in front of plants and pairs with dark woods. White stands out, structures a dark facade and matches light joinery. Grey and anthracite play it discreet on a concrete wall. Many models come in both tones, such as the Sylva in white aluminium; find the other white finishes if you are looking for brightness.

Which light to illuminate a terrace in the evening?

Warm white light (2700 to 3500 K) is the most suited to a terrace: it extends the living room mood without glare. Neutral white (3500 to 4500 K) suits passage areas, cool white (4500 to 6500 K) is reserved for technical areas, and some models accept a dimmer.

Warm white or neutral white: which should you choose outside?

Look at what you want to see: a table, faces, a path. Warm white makes tones warmer and tires the eye less when you look up. Neutral white lights whiter and secures a staircase or a gate, at the cost of a cooler mood. Cool white stays rare outdoors and is limited to functional use.

Can you install a dimmer on an outdoor light?

On a minority of models only, and it depends on the bulb or the built-in LED module. Check the mention on the product page before buying: design pieces for the garden like the others. If the dimmer is not planned, add an accent light to switch on separately instead. A Eclat model, dimmable or not, the question is settled at the time of choice, not after installation.

How do you install and wire an outdoor post light?

A post light is placed on the ground or fixed to a support, then connected to a protected outdoor power supply. Before connecting, switch off the circuit, check the protection rating of the connector and protect the connection with a box designed for outdoor use.

How do you connect several lights to a single power supply?

You start from a waterproof junction box and connect the lights in parallel, keeping in mind the total power allowed by the circuit breaker. Each outdoor connection must keep its protection rating, including splices. At the slightest doubt about the diagram, an electrician validates the whole setup: it is safer and often faster than trial and error.

Where should you place the cable and socket of a garden light?

Along a border, under mulch or behind a hedge: a discreet route avoids a cable crossing the lawn. Keep the light away from passage areas and lawnmower strikes, and bring the line out near the spot where the post will stay. Versions with a motion sensor are placed near an entrance or a gate, where light is above all there to see who is coming.

Where to buy outdoor post lights?

The collection is ordered online, with secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service. Searches for lighting stores in Lyon or lighting clearance in Lyon often lead to limited series: in that case, check the IP protection, the material and the warranty before choosing.

Lighting store in Lyon or online order: how do you compare?

In a store, you see the piece, but the range depends on the day's stock and returns are more restrictive. Online, the product page gives the material, the socket, the IP and the warranty, which lets you compare two models on facts. A search for lighting in Lyon often leads to local shops: compare the same criteria, whatever the channel.

Lighting clearance in Lyon: what to check before buying

In a lighting clearance sale in Lyon, the product may be an old model or a return. Check the material, the protection rating, the presence of all fixing parts and the stated warranty period. A displayed price without this information says nothing about its lifespan outside.

How do you match an outdoor post light with the rest of the home?

You keep the same family of colours and light temperatures between the terrace and the interior: a warm white outside answers a warm white in the living room. A black aluminium model matches a raw wood table, a white one finds its place near a glass door.

Eating at a wooden table without a tablecloth: which light above?

A light that comes down onto the tabletop, never into the eyes: that is the role of pendant lights above the table, completed outside by a post in warm white. If your dining area is inside, a floor lamp for the living room uses the same temperature, and an indoor LED light keeps the tone consistent between the two rooms.

How do you light the terrace in continuity with the living room?

The eyelets are fitted on the top part of the curtain, either already sewn or added with a kit suited to the fabric. The point that matters here: by keeping the same light temperature inside and outside, the transition between the living room and the garden is invisible. A finishing detail, but one that changes the feel of a room open to the outside.

Original lights: how do you choose a piece that stands out?

A strong shape stands alone and does not need to be repeated: a globe or a post with an unusual silhouette is enough to mark a terrace. Look at the original lights and, for a more precious piece, the pieces from the premium collection. Indoors, a pendant light that stands out or the lights for toilets follow the same logic, an object chosen rather than a banal model.

What budget should you plan for an outdoor post light?

The collection covers accessible models as well as more elaborate pieces: the difference comes down to the material, the format and the complexity of the design, not the number of watts alone. For the warranty, see the product page.

2-year or 5-year warranty: what does it change for an outdoor light

An outdoor light endures rain, frost and UV: the warranty period gives an idea of the manufacturer's commitment to the durability of the material and the electronics. On an exceptional piece, aiming for the longest warranty makes sense. On a compact format installed under a canopy, the short warranty remains acceptable.

Entry level or exceptional piece: where does the price difference come from?

First the material: aluminium and iron do not have the same production cost. Then the finish: a paint or a surface treatment has a price. Finally the size: a large post requires more material and better balance. The collection's grid shows the current price, which avoids comparing on an outdated rate.

How does ordering an outdoor light work?

The order is placed online, with secure payment, tracked delivery and returns; Designix customer service remains available for questions about socket, dimensions or IP protection. Before confirming your basket, check the area to light and the protection rating. Note the height of your table or your path, write down the light temperature you want, then choose the matching post. The models named in this guide, such as the Orvia or the Sylva, are detailed page by page with their real dimensions.

Frequently asked questions about outdoor post lights