An outdoor wall light is a wall-mounted light fixture that allows outdoor entryways, backyard patios, outdoor steps, pool areas, garage doors, deck areas, balconies, outdoor living areas, or hospitality and commercial spaces to be properly illuminated. Outdoor wall lighting is extremely versatile. Wall mounted fixtures can act as porch lights or garage lights which provide localized area light. They can also be used to aesthetically highlight architectural details and add a thoughtful dimension to the outdoor decor. Wall lighting has considerable value as a security element when it combines motion activation to deter intruder access attempts.
Outdoor wall lights can be classified into several broad categories based on their light distribution. Uplight sconces provide a wash of light up a wall, which is suitable for adding contrast and showing off an element of your exterior. Downlights may accent walls too, but they’re more typically used to illuminate the ground for wayfinding. Up/downlight sconces add balanced lighting to the exterior by casting light in both directions. Wall lanterns are used to create an intimate ambiance and to balance overhead sources when they’re used as porch lights. Gooseneck barn lights are farmhouse-inspired fixtures that use classic metal shades to direct all the light downward and cast a broad reach. Directional flood lights are used to provide a wide area illumination for outdoor activities or to serve as security lights.
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