Hello,
we would like to install an outdoor wall light next to our front door (visible from the street) and additional outdoor wall lights on the terrace at the back of the house.
We are not sure whether to choose up/down lighting or direct lighting (or maybe use different solutions for the different areas).
Direct lighting may illuminate more, but it could also cause glare and become annoying, for example when sitting on the terrace facing that direction.
Perhaps an adjustable up/down light would be better (e.g., IP44 slat, just to give you an idea).
What are your experiences?
Thank you in advance!
we would like to install an outdoor wall light next to our front door (visible from the street) and additional outdoor wall lights on the terrace at the back of the house.
We are not sure whether to choose up/down lighting or direct lighting (or maybe use different solutions for the different areas).
Direct lighting may illuminate more, but it could also cause glare and become annoying, for example when sitting on the terrace facing that direction.
Perhaps an adjustable up/down light would be better (e.g., IP44 slat, just to give you an idea).
What are your experiences?
Thank you in advance!
Andre77 schrieb:
@Chasqui
your house looks great... I mean the overall appearance, especially the front brick gable (I’m probably not using the correct term). Is that a requirement because the neighbors have the same?Hello,
as far as I know, there is no such requirement. Our house is an end-of-terrace house that we bought from the developer and was built in 2013. The overall design was roughly specified by the developer and we liked it. So we didn’t question whether this was a building requirement.
The entire row of four terraced houses was designed in this style.
This is not a new housing development.
The other existing houses on the street have a different appearance.
Piotr1981 schrieb:
I like it.
What type of lights are those?
Could you tell me at what height you installed them (top edge of finished floor)?
Thanks Hello,
These are relatively simple fixtures with aluminum housings and two GU-10 sockets each. I installed LED spotlights in them.
On the side facade, I have since removed the upper LED spots to avoid flooding the neighbors with light...
For the height specification, I originally instructed the electrician to place the wiring outlets at the “top edge of the window reveal.”
I then positioned the fixtures centered over the wiring outlets.
Best regards,
Michael
Does anyone have a tip regarding outdoor lighting for the terrace where the brightness can possibly be controlled via iPhone? There would be 2 lamps.
...doesn't have to be a high-end system... no scheduling... doesn’t need to cook or iron... just brightness up/down when needed?
Thank you 😉
...doesn't have to be a high-end system... no scheduling... doesn’t need to cook or iron... just brightness up/down when needed?
Thank you 😉
Andre77 schrieb:
@xxsonicxx
Here, I can only mention my Philips Tuar again. You just need a bridge, and then it can be controlled via the app.
You can also use any other option, then just put two Philips Hue bulbs in... Thank you very much. I’ll look into how the whole system works.
L
laura.hälmer20 Jul 2021 09:03Really beautiful house!
We also have some up/down exterior lights from Steinel. They can be controlled via an app, but brightness cannot be adjusted. Inside, we use Philips Hue, where adjusting brightness and color is very easy. I’m not sure if there are suitable outdoor lights available for that.
We also have some up/down exterior lights from Steinel. They can be controlled via an app, but brightness cannot be adjusted. Inside, we use Philips Hue, where adjusting brightness and color is very easy. I’m not sure if there are suitable outdoor lights available for that.
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