Overhead Lights
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Warm lightingwill create a pleasing ambiance that will make your deck more inviting.
Kristina Roy chose exposed Edison-style LED lights to create a cozy glow.
Theprivacy fenceserves as a perfect backdrop for the light to cast an incandescent glow.
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Oversized Pendant Light
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Anchor your outdoor dining space with an oversized pendant light fixture.
Well-Balanced Deck Lighting
Use a variety of light sources to add balanced lighting to your deck.
This small deck fromCasa Watkins Livinghas black lighting that illuminate the built-in banquette seating for a cozy feel.
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It can also create a certain mood or atmosphere for special occasions.
Step and deck path lights have a distinct function: to safely illuminate traffic throughout the deck and yard.
They also help to enhance the view from indoors at night.
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Call an Electrician or DIY?
Unless you have worked with lighting before, it’s best to hire an electrician.
Most outdoor lighting is low voltage, using 12 volts of electricity.
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A transformer will be needed to power down the 120-volt current indoors to 12 volts outdoors.
Many modern fixtures use LED bulbs, which are energy and cost-efficient.
Solar lighting has improved but is usually not strong or reliable enough to provide adequate illumination.
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In general, lighting should be positioned at least 4-6 feet apart as space allows.
When installing permanent outdoor lighting, be sure to checkelectrical codesand to consult a professional.
you might hide electrical wires by routing channels on the underside of deck railings or concealing them in posts.
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This will give your outdoor space a neat and tidy look while keeping wires protected from the elements.
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Design byAHG Interiors/ Photo byNick Glimenakis
Desiree Burns Interiors
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Emily Henderson Design/Photo by Sara Liggoria-Tramp
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Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
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