Outdoor wall lights

The truth that the lighting can completely change the exterior of the whole country house is undeniable. Illumination can be done in different ways, but wall models are becoming increasingly popular. They are similar to ordinary sconces, but they are distinguished by a number of factors.

Outdoor wall lights also often have a more familiar name - sconces. They were christened so by analogy with the models that are installed inside the house. Outdoor sconces are chosen to illuminate the street most often. This is due to a number of advantages inherent in such models. Among the most often called - an attractive price, durability, strength and charming appearance.

A wall lamp can be attached to any vertical surface, even if it is made from “complex” materials, such as raw stone. Models are resistant to negative environmental influences, such as dust and moisture. To indicate the degree of stability, a special IP index table was developed.

• IP 43 - provides protection from rain, but not from dust;
• IP 44 - there is protection against splashes, but not against dust;
• IP 54 - there is protection against splashes and a little dust;
• IP 65 - a more serious degree of protection: from a directed jet, and from dust;
• IP 66 - there is protection both from dust and from large volumes of water, however, these models are not sealed yet;
• IP 67 - there is protection against dust, tightness under a large volume of water persists for some time;
• IP 68 - the most protected option: the lamps are completely sealed.

The unprecedented strength that distinguishes wall models is also associated with the material from which they are made. High-quality metals such as steel, copper, cast iron for heavy products, and aluminum for lightweight materials are most commonly used. For beauty, models are decorated with various forged metal decorations and are coated with gold or silver imitation.Glass components are also differently shaped, for example, with patterns right on the glass.

Wall sconces can be mounted dotted or grouped, on which the whole effect resulting from the design depends. A huge number of different instances allows you to design the exterior of the house, made in different styles, ranging from functional minimalism and ending with artsy baroque.

To date, the market presents models for every taste and budget, ranging from very budget - up to 1000 rubles, and ending with the elite, the price of which ranges from a few hundred thousand. A huge choice of manufacturers will appeal to those who are accustomed to judge the quality of the product in the country where it was manufactured.

There are several classifications that distinguish street wall lights.

• Sources of ambient light. Most of the wall lamps belong to this subtype, since many people use them for general lighting of the street, garden, and an infield near the house.
• Sources of narrow light. This type directs the luminous flux to a specific object, while the light is practically not scattered outside, fully concentrating on the object. Such options are suitable for placing accents, for example, if you need to highlight a beautiful statue or a nice bench.

• Metallic. The most common case material is metal. These lamps are durable, not afraid of corrosion and the negative effects of the environment. In addition, metal lamps - a classic for the production of outdoor lighting.
• Ceramic. Used in design projects, as they open a wide scope for experiments. They are not afraid of environmental influences, but rather fragile and will not withstand serious mechanical damage.
• Wood. Very capricious and suitable for installation on closed terraces without strong fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Used extremely rarely because of its impracticality and high cost.

• Products on the bar. They serve as a bright accent of design, since their design is interesting and catches the eye.As a rule, they are made in the form of classic closed lamps, but there are exceptions, for example, minimalistic small structures made of chromed metal.
• Overhead. Another familiar detail. Typically, these wall lights are attached in order to create a diffused lighting.
• Embedded. They look modern and technologically. Can create both diffused light and narrowly directed.
• Spotlights. They serve as a narrow source of light, directing the beam to the selected object.

• Simple. Turn on and off manually.
• With motion sensor. They react to movement and are switched on depending on it. These lamps do not require manual control, but the inconvenience is to respond to absolutely everything: the cat ran or the bird flew - and the lamp is on.
• On the remote control. Can be turned on and off with the remote control.
• With built-in lighting program. Gained wide popularity in "smart homes". Pledged program turns on and off lights depending on the set time, the time of sunset and dawn, and so on.

• Gas discharge. The high power of the lamps makes them the ideal choice for lighting large spaces.
• Xenon Pure white light from xenon lamps perfectly support the overall modern exterior atmosphere.
• Luminescent. Cheap bulbs that do not differ in special brightness, but their light is enough to illuminate small areas.
• LED. LED-lamps are the most expensive among those listed, however, their service life reaches 15 years, and they are not inferior in power to gas-discharge light bulbs.

• Not protected.
• Waterproof.
• Combined.

The degree of security is determined by the IP index specified in the characteristics of the lamp.

Also separately it is necessary to allocate the lamps working on solar batteries. To date, this method - the most environmentally friendly of all, besides, it will help save on the renewal of lamps and electricity. During the day, the battery is charged, and gives current at night.

In the above classification, the issue of the model range of lamps was partially addressed, but it is worthwhile to dwell on this point in more detail.The listed main groups of the model range of lamps are used in various styles and are made of a variety of materials.

Wall sconces on a bar require for their mounting to install a special bracket - a bar. It can be carved or ordinary, performing not a decorative, but a functional role. Such models are suitable for cases of registration of the garden in traditional styles, as wrought iron models at the bar look especially wonderful. Such decorations can be duplicated in landscape design as ordinary street lamps on racks or hanging. In the presence of such parts will create a harmonious view of the entire backyard.

Overhead Street Lights may be tablet type or in tube form. The downward beams are quite common, but the options when the light bulbs are on both sides of the tube are quite rare.Basically, a similar technique is used to maintain the general atmosphere and create an interesting geometry of light.

Lamp-tablet - pretty trite topic. They are used less and less often for the decoration of walls, preferring ceiling models with the help of which they illuminate the visors above the entrance door and so on. Nevertheless, this option is quite applicable for creating a retro atmosphere.

Recessed lights - a fairly new type, which is different from the previous ones. It does not bear any decorative load and serves only to create the necessary amount of lighting. Built-in models, as a rule, lie in the same plane with the wall and create an aura of mystery, mystery, emphasizing important details and diverting attention from possible shortcomings.

Using spotlights not so common due to the fact that they are used to emphasize important details, creating a strong, bright, narrowly directed light flux. Not every person will decide to decorate his yard in the art deco style, filling it with interesting statues and intricate designs.Therefore, the choice of models of projectors is rather limited both in the variable relation and in color.

Wall-mounted street models are widely used both in modern and traditional styles. About each of the popular is to talk a little more.

For exterior design Art Deco It is preferable to use overhead lights or spotlights to highlight interesting details. Overhead lights should be of an unusual shape and made of intricate materials, such as stained glass and gilded metal.

For baroque It is common to hide the backlight so that it seems that the building is lit from the inside. Choose hidden spotlights that can illuminate the rich decoration of the facade, while trying to choose the color of the lamps, most similar to the color of the wall covering, so that during the daytime the lights were not noticeable.

For exterior in modern style it is not accepted to use wall lighting, preference is given to ceiling models. However, there are some nuances. The simplest wall round “tablet” of interesting minimalistic design will perfectly complement the exterior of this style, allowing it to play with new colors.

Pipe-shaped lanterns shining in both directions contribute to the clear lines that high-tech modern is famous for. hi-tech style Such unusual light accents make the house different in the daytime and at night. When buying such lamps, it is worth considering that they are rather needed for decoration, and not directly lighting, and for the most part lamps-pipes refract the proportions of space, rather than illuminate it.

Houses Scandinavian style In many respects, they are similar to high-tech in the choice of wall lighting, but here the issue of functionality is the cornerstone. If for hi-tech it is important to change the proportions, then for the Scandinavian stylistics it is important to emphasize them. That is why street wall lamps can be found not only on the ground and first floors, but also on the second. Usually they emphasize the corners of walls, roofs and other straight lines to outline the house as clearly as possible.

To decorate houses Mediterranean style It is customary to use classic lights on a rod. They are perfectly combined with the overall relaxed style, and at night they create a unique cozy and slightly enigmatic atmosphere.Thanks to the choice of colored glass (warm shades are usually preferred, for example, yellow or red), the lighting is slightly muffled, but sufficient. It seems that somewhere here a fire is burning, and in such a courtyard a person feels completely safe.

The vast majority of wall models are done from metal and various alloys. This is due to their high performance and a wide range of design options. Metal models are classic and modern, they are complemented by forged parts and decorative spraying.

A cheap substitute for metal is plastic, which is often styled as cast iron, brass, and so on. Now there are technologies that allow to produce high-quality plastic models, but they are significantly inferior in durability to their iron "brothers".

Models from acrylic lightweight and suitable as built-in or overhead models. Acrylic is quite durable, but fragile, so you should not install such lamps in areas with high amplitude temperature fluctuations.

Polycarbonate - a relatively new type of material from which made the ceiling for LED lamps. Polycarbonate does not heat up, withstands strong environmental influences, adequately protecting LED-bulbs.

Crystal Ceiling - a great rarity. The high price does not allow to make such goods democratic, so only the elite models of street lamps are made of crystal.

Glass Ceiling the most common. They are distinguished by an abundance of decorative features, such as patterned glass, decorated with bubbles, colored. The glass is durable, well transmits light. Depending on the model chosen, it may be transparent or matte. Matt diffusers better scatter rays, creating a light illumination of space.