ᐅ Lighting for Driveway and Main Entrance

Hello everyone,

we are about to start the paving work for our courtyard/driveway/stair area, approximately 70 sqm (750 sq ft).

I’m currently thinking about how to light the area properly and practically, while also making it a bit attractive. There is already a street lamp directly in front of our driveway, so it’s already fairly bright there.

At first, I considered small light pillars or something similar. But now I’m leaning more towards LED spotlights. The question is whether to use spots just for ambient/orientation lighting or to choose ones that illuminate the house as well. Additionally, I would like to have 2–3 spots at the stair step in the entrance area.

Are there LED ground spotlights that run on solar power? Or is it better to have everything powered by electricity? Then with a timer switch?

Does anyone have ideas or suggestions?

I don’t consider solar power to be a good alternative. Solar systems always involve a battery, which has a limited lifespan.

If you integrate it into the pavement, replacement will be difficult.

LED spotlights will also need to be fully replaced when they reach the end of their lifespan.

Regards

Not if only the light bulbs need to be replaced.

Masipulami schrieb:
Not if only the bulbs need to be replaced.

Yes, but show me LED lamps where you can still replace the bulb nowadays. There aren’t many, and it’s easy to grab the wrong one in the process.

I recently had the problem of having to replace outdoor wall lamps. One side failed after just under 2 years, while the other lasted longer because it was replaced under warranty. Although the lamp was still available, I’m not willing to buy new lamps every 2 to 3 years, even if it’s the same model due to the predrilled holes.
I’ve browsed almost every online shop, and unfortunately, small and affordable lamps no longer have replaceable bulbs.
Regular stores offer comparable lamps for over €300, which was too expensive for us.
We have the same issue with wall-mounted bedside reading lamps.

So it’s definitely important to pay attention to this, otherwise the LED phenomenon in the garden and on the house can turn into a little money pit.

Regards

ypg schrieb:
Yes, but show me LED bulbs where you can still replace the light source today.

There are plenty of recessed floor lights where you can replace the bulbs.

I have installed some myself on our terrace. For example, try searching on Amazon for "IP67 recessed floor spotlights." You will find numerous results.