Outdoor Lantern Lighting

Transform Your House with Outside Lights by Michael Orr
Outdoor Lighting and outdoor house lighting can mean two different things. Out. house lighting is lights that you may install on, or aim at, your home. Out. lighting can be any lighting installed outside the home including garden and patio for example. Take a look at how they can transform the appearance of your home
For some dull people outside illumination may be just a simple spot light or lantern above the door of the house but with a little thought so much more is possible. Using it can have a truly stunning effect on the appearance of a home. Let’s look at some ideas:
A great idea is to fit down-lighters in the fascia boards around the outside of the house. Make sure the lighters are for external use as they will be exposed to the elements. Space them out well and create a modern lighting effect.
The old way of using a light above the front door is a bit dated nowadays, and make sure to avoid old fashioned lanterns or commercial looking spotlights. The purpose of these spots is to brighten your entry into the house, and help find your keys in the dark! Choose from some great designs of units for this purpose, modern chrome down-lights are a favourite.
Try placing spots or floodlights in front of the house and point them at the house from a distance. This technique is often used on large public buildings but it can be just as smart on a small home. Spots fitted up high walls pointing down can also create a good light effect.
Remember that extra lights around the home can add to your security thieves hate brightly lit homes preferring to work in the shadows. Even from your own safety point of view a little extra lighting can help avoid falls.
About the Author
Michael Orr is a keen writer and researcher with a range of areas of expertise. He is always keen to simplify what others make complicated. Visit his web properties for more ideas and information about lighting. From outdoor string lights to brighten the patio to the more practical grow lights.
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Jack-O-Lanterns’ Haunted Night $4.49 Halloween Decoration for your big screen TV to create the Halloween Spirit. Animated Halloween video decoration is the best and economical way to decorate for your festivities. Spook your trick-or-treaters with haunting sounds and images to induce the Halloween experience…. |
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Crystal Clear Cool White LED String Lights; LED Christmas Lights; Party Light $12.99 This is a high quality and ultra bright Crystal Bead LED String Light with 18 cool white color LEDs (Light Emitting Diode). Comparing with the traditional filament bulbs, it can save up to 80-90% of the energy. With the environmental friendly and also the durability characteristics, it is specially designed for using in places that have no power supply. It gives romantic and magical lighting in yo… |
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Carriage Lamp Polished Brass with Motion Detector $45.27 Clear beveled glass panels. Adjustable time and sensitivity. Adjustable full power or half power light. 180 degree fixed field of view, detects motion up to 30′. Uses a medium base bulb, 60 watt max (Sold Separately). 19-1/8″H x 5-3/4″W…. |
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Thomas Lighting M5267-7 Park Avenue – Outdoor Three Light Wall Lantern, Matte Black Finish $104.21 Three-light, Solid Polished Brass outdoor wall bracket with clear beveled glass panels. Bottom spindle is removable…. |
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Energizer Weather Ready Compact Rechargeable LED Light $8.75 The Energizer Weather Ready Compact Rechargeable LED light is compact, stows out of the way in a light socket, and automatically turns on when the power goes out. An ultra-bright Nichia LED, with a two-hour run time on high, and 15 hours on low. Its NiMH battery can be recharged hundreds of times, keeping you prepared for power outages and other weather-related issues. Features Automatically turn… |
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Lutron TT-300H-WH Electronics Plug-In Lamp Dimmer, White $8.57 The LutronTT-300H-WH is a Plug In Lamp Dimmer in the White Finish. This light fixture is from the Collection and is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Approved for Indoor Locations…. |
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Solar Portable Battery Pack with Flashlight and Lantern – Ideal for Charging iPhone, iPod, MP3, Droid, Smartphones, and Other USB Powered Devices – Unit Great for Camping, Hiking, and Other Outdoor Activites $29.99 Solar Portable Battery Pack with Flashlight and Lantern – Ideal for Charging iPhone, iPod, MP3, Droid, Smartphones, and Other USB Powered Devices – Unit Great for Camping, Hiking, and Other Outdoor Activites… |
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Lakeshore 1-light Bronze Outdoor Wall Lantern $64.99 A bronze finish highlights this Lakeshore outdoor wall lantern. This outdoor light fixture features a frosted white glass shade and Mission-style design. |
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Alden 4-light Hanging Outdoor Lantern $115.99 This bold outdoor light fixture features four lights and a classic bronze finish. Clear optic glass shades allow this outdoor hanging lantern to brighten a large area. |
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Marrakech Hurricane Lantern (Morocco) $93.99 Add a little mystery and light up your home with this exotic Marrakech Hurricane Lantern from Morocco. |
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Regent English Telephone Booth Small Candle Lantern (China) $48.99 Create a romantic atmosphere with this Regent candle lantern. Handmade with wrought iron and glass, this candle lantern features an English telephone booth design. |
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Glass and Brass Purple Hanging Lantern (India) $31.49 Bring a gentle glow to your room with this handmade purple glass lantern. Designed by a Dutch artist and handmade by a family of artisans in the glass making city of Farozabad, India, this tea light will create a gentle glow anywhere you need. |
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Three Light Post Lantern $50.99 Clear Beveled Glass Setting: Outdoor Fixture finish: Rubbed bronze |
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One Light Rubbed Bronze Curved Outdoor Lantern $42.99 This outdoor curved lantern features a soft frosted glass shade to light your way. The rubbed bronze finish is complimentary to any threshold. |
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World Imports Dark Sky Revere Collection Wall Mount Outdoor Lantern $160.2 Illuminate your home in style with this gorgeous lantern. This lighting fixture features an attractive bronze finish. |
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Three Light Curved Lantern $42.99 Clear beveled glass 3 Foot chain Setting: Outdoor |
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Regent Red Gazebo Lantern (China) $48.99 Decorate any corner of your home with this Regent charming home accent piece. The red metal gazebo lantern features glass inserts and a hinged door that holds a 3-inch pillar candle. |
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Three Light Curved Lantern $53.99 Clear Beveled Glass Setting: OutdoorFixture finish: Polished Brass |
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Three Light Post Lantern $55.99 Clear beveled glass Setting: Outdoor Fixture finish: Polished brass |
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Regent Lattice Window Wide Candle Lantern (China) $75.99 Create a romantic atmosphere with this Regent candle lantern. Handmade with wrought iron and glass, this wide candle lantern features a lattice window design. |
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World Imports Revere Collection Outdoor 4-light Post Lantern $196.2 This Revere Outdoor lantern consists of a durable steel construction with a simple design that blends nicely with any home exterior. Protective Flemish finish is complimented by the water seedy glass panels. |
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Boxer Dog Garden Outdoor Solar Light Lantern $29.43 This boxer dog solar lantern adds the perfect touch of garden art to decorate anywhere a touch of light is needed. During the day the solar panel converts the sunlight into electricity and recharges the battery. |
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Holmes Single Light Oil Rubbed Bronze Post Lantern $102.52 An architectural classic, this Holmes light heralds craftsman roots emphasizing a clean, geometric shape. The oil-rubbed bronze finish is paired with an amber marble glass shade on this handsom post latern. |
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Flagler One Light Extra Large Gilded Copper Wall Lantern $166.37 Setting: Indoor/outdoor Fixture finish: Gilded copper Shades: 12 Inch diameter clear seeded glass shade |
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Tuscan 1-light Gold Finish Outdoor Garden Lantern $53.99 Illuminate your outdoor decor with a 1-light post headGarden lighting features a Tuscan gold finish and clear water glass Lantern is sure to complement a variety of outdoor decors |
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One Light Post Lantern $38.99 setting: IndoorFixture: CobblestoneNumber of lights: One (1) |
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Cocker Spaniel Dog LED Solar Garden Light $26.99 The perfect touch of garden art to decorate anywhere a touch of light is needed, this light has a cocker spaniel design. During the day the solar panel converts the sunlight into electricity and recharges the battery, and gives off light at night. |
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Boulder 1-light Medium White Slate Exterior Wall Lantern $90.99 Natural white slate and graphite finishes are the driving forces behind this Boulder light fixture. The simple box shape and frosted shade of this indoor/outdoor lighting are equally at home in a variety of home settings. |
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Canterbury Gel Fuel Hurricane Lantern $154.99 This black metal lantern is ideal for your patio, garden or home. This gel fuel hurricane lantern features a glass door, a lower storage shelf and an open air top. |
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Bond Street 1-light Hanging Lantern $77.95 With warm aged tortoise shell look to the finish, this hanging lantern completes and coordinates in your entryway. A copper finish and frosted seeded glass shade highlights this hanging lantern that holds one light bulb. |
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One Light Wall Lantern $35.99 Frosted speedy glass Setting: Out Door Fixture finish: Rubbed bronze |
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One Light Wall Lantern $76.99 Frosted speedy glass Setting: Outdoor Fixture finish: Rubbed bronze |
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Beale Street X-large Outdoor Wall Lantern $171.99 Beale Street extra-large wall lantern will add to your outdoor decorOutdoor wall lighting fixture has textured matte black finishExterior wall lantern features 3-light design with frosted seeded glass |
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Designers Fountain Indoor/ Outdoor 3-light Gold Wall Lantern $134.99 Elegant scrolls and clear, seedy beveled glass add interest and charm to this lighting fixture. UL listed and approved for wet conditions, this outdoor lighting fixture retains its beauty for years to come. |
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One Light Antique Bronze Wall Lantern $28.99 Clear Beveled glass Setting: OutdoorFixture finish: Antique bronze |
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Copy of One Light Curved Lantern $42.99 Frosted speedy beveled glass 3 Feet chain Setting: Outdoor |
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Tricod Silk Effects Square White Solar Lantern (Set of 3) $34.49 Illuminate your outdoor space with this set of three solar lanterns. At night, the photo sensor automatically turns on the lantern without the hassle of plugging in power cords. |
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One Light Small Empire Lantern $36.99 Frosted Speedy Glass Setting: Outdoor Fixture finish: Bamboo |
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Sarah Peyton Solar Lantern $18.95 Accent your home or garden decor with the Sarah Peyton Solar Lantern, featuring a realistic candle glow without the wax mess and hazards of a natural candle. Entirely eco-friendly, this sleek solar lantern can be used safely indoors or outdoors. |
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World Imports Revere Collection Outdoor 4-light Hanging Lantern $214.2 This Revere Outdoor lantern consists of a durable steel construction with a simple design that adds light and style to any entry. The protective Flemish finish is complemented by the water seedy glass panels. |
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Pewter Love Bracket Torches (Set of 2) $39.99 Classic torch design offers year-round lighting solutionsGarden lanterns have brackets that clamp safely and securelyLighting enables use in a much wider range of places than traditional torches |
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Antique Bronze 1-light Landscape Lantern $27.99 Throw some light onto your garden with this antique bronze landscape lantern. This weatherproof light features a clear seedy glass shade that will add an extra sense of beauty to the great outdoors. |
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Iron Table Lantern $24.49 Create a candlelit atmosphere in otherwise hard-to-light places with a garden lanternHandmade lantern offers year-round lighting solutionsLighting has powdercoated finish for weather resistance and rust prevention |
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Spencer 1-light Indoor/ Outdoor Olde Bronze Alabaster Glass Energy Efficient Sconce $110.99 Use this Spencer one-light olde bronze sconce to enhance your interior or exterior decor. This energy efficient light features an alabaster glass shade for an elegant touch and is UL listed for a wet location, so it would suit your patio. |
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Bideford Rustic Olde Bronze Energy Efficient Lantern $58.99 Etched seedy glass and olde bronze come together to create a uniquely rustic look in this wall fixture. This outdoor fixture is a welcome addition to any garden setting. |
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Boulder 1-light White Slate Exterior Wall Lantern $84.99 Natural white slate and graphite finishes are the driving forces behind this Boulder light fixture. The simple box shape and frosted shade of this indoor/outdoor lighting are equally at home in a variety of home settings. |
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Tricod Silk Effects Square Green Solar Lantern (Set of 3) $32.49 Illuminate your outdoor space with this set of three solar lanterns. At night, the photo sensor automatically turns on the lantern without the hassle of plugging in power cords. |
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One Light Antique Brass Wall Lantern $20.99 If you love antiques, you will love this one-light antique-finished brass wall lantern to light up any space. Features clear, beveled glass for maximum illumination. |
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Brown Grizzly Bear Solar Lantern Light $36.49 A grizzly bear holding a lantern greets visitors with this solar-powered outdoor light. Perfect for your garden, patio, entry, or walkway, this light features a rechargeable LED bulb. |
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Dalmatian LED Solar Garden Light $26.94 The perfect touch of garden art to decorate anywhere a touch of light is needed, this light has a Dalmatian design. During the day the solar panel converts the sunlight into electricity and recharges the battery, and gives off light at night. |
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Pewter 62-inch Garden Stakes/ Champagne Torches (Set of 3) $49.49 Elegant torch design offers year-round lighting solutions62-inch stakes glide into the ground for great garden lightingGarden lanterns can be used in a wider range of places than traditional torches |
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Golden Retriever Dog with Lantern Yellow Solar Light $31.49 This golden retriever dog solar LED light accents your doorstep, yard, patio or deck during the day and at night transforms to a beautiful landscape light without using electricity. Have him greet visitors at your doorstep. |
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Handmade Pewter-handled Table Lantern $22.49 Pewter-handled table lantern creates a candlelit atmosphereGarden lanterns offer year-round lighting solutions in hard-to-light placesCreate the perfect ambiance for any outdoor occasion with handmade lamps |
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One Light Wall Lantern $25.99 Clear beveled glass Setting: Outdoor Fixture finish: Polished brass |
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One Light Rubbed Bronze Wall Lantern $43.99 Setting: OutdoorFixture finish: Rubbed bronzeNumber of lights: One (1) |
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One Light Rubbed Bronze Empire Wall Lantern $49.99 Setting: OutdoorFixture finish: Rubbed bronzeNumber of lights: One (1) |
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Three Light Wall Lantern $48.99 Setting: OutdoorFixture: BambooNumber of lights: Three (3) |
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Bordeaux Outdoor Wall Lantern in Oil Rubbed Bronze $1257 English-language edition,Pub by Triarch Lighting |
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Capital Lighting 9751BK 1 LAMP OUTDOOR WALL LANTERN TOP ARM MOUNT $138 English-language edition,Pub by Capital Lighting |
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Capital Lighting 9795BK 3 Lamp Outdoor Post Lantern $170 English-language edition,Pub by Capital Lighting |
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Capital Lighting 9847GB OUTDOOR HANGING LANTERN $285 English-language edition,Pub by Capital Lighting |
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Royce Lighting RL148WP Outdoor Wall Lantern Weathered Patina $38.8 English-language edition,Pub by Royce Lighting |
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Royce Lighting RL9196WT Indoor/Outdoor Portable Post Lantern – White Finish $99 English-language edition,Pub by Royce Lighting |
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Royce Lighting RLC3407ES-40 2 in 1 Outdoor Convertible Lantern Energy Star White $71.06 English-language edition,Pub by Royce Lighting |
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Sea Gull Lighting 8038-71 One Light Outdoor Wall Lantern – Antique Bronze Finish $72 English-language edition,Pub by Sea Gull Lighting |
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Sea Gull Lighting 8039-12 Two Light Outdoor Wall Lantern – Black Finish $119 English-language edition,Pub by Sea Gull Lighting |
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Sea Gull Lighting 8051-71 Three Light Outdoor Wall Lantern – Antique Bronze Finish $466 English-language edition,Pub by Sea Gull Lighting |
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Sea Gull Lighting 8052-71 Three Light Outdoor Wall Lantern – Antique Bronze $451 English-language edition,Pub by Sea Gull Lighting |
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Sea Gull Lighting 84029-12 Single Light Kent Outdoor Wall Lantern in Black Finish $57 English-language edition,Pub by Sea Gull Lighting |
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Sea Gull Lighting 8468-71 Two Light Outdoor Wall Lantern – Antique Bronze Finish $111 English-language edition,Pub by Sea Gull Lighting |
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Sea Gull Lighting 8510-01 One Light Outdoor Wall Lantern – Antique Brass Finish $67 English-language edition,Pub by Sea Gull Lighting |
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Sea Gull Lighting 8823-15 One Light Outdoor Wall Lantern – White Finish $149 English-language edition,Pub by Sea Gull Lighting |
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Sea Gull Lighting 88331-08 Medium Outdoor Lantern – Textured Rust Patina Finish $132 English-language edition,Pub by Sea Gull Lighting |
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Sea Gull Lighting 89273PBLE-44 One Light Fluorescent Outdoor Wall Lantern – Weathered Copper Finish $270 English-language edition,Pub by Sea Gull Lighting |
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Sea Gull Lighting 89519PBLE-962 Fluorescent Outdoor Wall Lantern in Brushed Nickel Finish $334 English-language edition,Pub by Sea Gull Lighting |