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Outdoor Deck Lighting
Outdoor deck lighting is important for safety reasons, and for creating a great look and atmosphere.
There are
many types of deck lights to choose from.
Here we'll review some of the main options and ideas you can use to set up your outdoor deck lighting.
If you have a home with a beautiful deck, then you want to spend time enjoying it. Not only do you want your
deck to be beautiful and noticeable, but you also want it to be lit up at night.
If you have family and friends,
your deck is likely to be one of the popular hang out areas in your home.
At night, you might consider heading
out to your deck for a nice, warm, summer cookout, as well as a
romantic evening with your spouse.
Obviously, if you're going to use your deck at night, you need lights. There are quite a few different deck
lights to choose from to make sure that you have the most adoring deck in the neighborhood.
Types of Outdoor Deck Lighting
Deck Post Lights
One of the first
type of lights you may want to consider are solar deck post lights. These lights are usually made with a wooden
post and decorative light at the top.
There is more than one type of post. You can choose from a variety of
different types of wood as well as designs.
They put out a great deal of light. If you own a medium-sized deck, you probably won't need
anymore than one or two depending on the other types of lighting you choose to use.
Deck post lights can be
purchased online or at your local home department store.
Railing and Stair Lights
Another option for making your deck one of the warmest and most gorgeous areas of your home is deck rail lighting and
stair lights.
A very creative idea would be to place two wooden post lights at the very bottom of your deck's
staircase and then line the rails and stairs with decorative lights.
Depending on how much lighting you prefer,
the number of lights you choose to purchase may vary. For a brighter area, you'll need more lights.
Different
types of deck lights put off different amounts of lighting, so choose accordingly.
For a deck that is used for
gatherings and weekend parties, you may want to consider adding more lighting. You can also control the amount
of lights that are turned on. It might also be a good idea to purchase plenty of lights for various occasions.
Recessed Outdoor Deck Lighting
Recessed lights are a pleasing option if you prefer a sophisticated look.
Recessed lights are round in shape and
are installed into to your deck's ceiling. Since these lights put out a great deal of light, you may not need to
purchase a lot.
Pricing varies depending on where you shop and exactly what type of light you choose to
purchase.
Pool Deck Lights
Another type of lighting option available for your deck area are pool lights.
There are in-ground pool lights, which are lights that are actually installed
inside of the pool at the very bottom, as well as above-ground pool lights which are placed around the pool
area. This is where fiber optic outdoor lighting has become very popular.
There are also floating pool lights, and LED pool lights available to place inside of the water.
Outdoor Deck Lighting Tips
When it comes to the type of bulbs you choose to purchase, you have several choices from traditional, to solar,
to LED, to low-voltage.
Obviously, everyone wants solar, but if solar is too expensive or simply isn't an option
for one reason or another, the next best choice is LED.
LED bulbs are perhaps a bit more expensive than
traditional bulbs but last much longer. They are housed in plastic rather than glass and emit much smaller
amounts of light, which makes them perfect for your outdoor deck area.
Low voltage deck lighting is also a great way
to light up your deck and save money. Traditional bulbs are the best option for saving money upfront, but not
the best option for long term savings.
Whatever choice you make, just know that you've definitely got lots of variety.
Because of the large amount of
choices, it might be difficult to make a decision. Start by setting a budget and deciding how much light you
need.
You may even want to look at a few pictures before making a decision so you know exactly how your choice
of lighting will look.
Adding deck lights to your outdoor area will ultimately be one of the best ways to ensure
that you can see at night, as well as spend time outdoors and enjoy something you've worked so hard for.
Outdoor Deck Lighting Resources
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Solar Deck Lights
For the price, The Moonray Solar Deck Lights are highly recommended. What's great is that you have the option of buying one at a time, so you're not forced to buy a whole set if you don't need to. Read the full review here.
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LED Deck Lights
LED deck lights come in many options such as solar deck lights and 12 volt led lights. Find lighting ideas here.
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Recessed Deck Lighting
Recessed deck lighting could be the perfect choice when you need to take your deck to a new level of elegance. Get installation tips here.
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