What are the common types of outdoor lighting?

Low voltage (12V) landscape lighting is typically recommended for residential use. Solar lights are also a convenient and environmentally-friendly option for homeowners. Line voltage (120V) landscape lighting is common for commercial and municipal use, and can also be appropriate for estate-size homes.

What are the benefits of outdoor lighting?

Among the many benefits of outdoor lighting is that it enhances a home’s beauty and curb appeal. Also, outdoor lights increase home security by deterring burglars who operate under the cover of darkness. Additionally, outdoor lighting improves safety, because trips and falls are less likely on well-lit paths and walkways.

How bright should outdoor lights be?

It depends upon the application, the fixtures being used and their location, but residential landscape lighting generally ranges between 50 and 700 lumens.

What is the best color temperature for outdoor lights?

The most common color temperature for outdoor lighting is 2700K, which is a warm, inviting white light. But outdoor lights typically range from 2200K (very warm, like candlelight) to 4000K (cool and bluish, like moonlight).