The right outdoor wall light anchors an entry, accents a garage, and lights a patio with real architectural presence. Choose from sleek LED sconces to traditional lanterns, in finishes and sizes to match your home.
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Get the size and placement right
The two most common mistakes are undersizing and mismatched heights. Quick rules:
- Size: a fixture should be about 1/4 to 1/3 the height of the door it flanks — err larger, not smaller.
- Height: center the fixture around 66–72" off the ground (eye level), and keep paired fixtures identical.
- Direction: down-light for paths and dark-sky friendliness, up-light to wash a wall, up-and-down for drama.
How to choose wall lights
Style & finish: match your hardware — matte black for modern and farmhouse, dark bronze for traditional, brass for classic, stainless for coastal.
Brightness: 100–300 lumens per fixture for ambient entry light; 700+ for security. Multiple softer fixtures beat one harsh one.
Color temperature: warm white (2700K–3000K) flatters most homes; multi-CCT (3CCT/5CCT) lets you switch tones.
Weather rating: IP44 for covered entries, IP54+ for direct rain, and IP65 for fully exposed or coastal spots.
Smart features: dimming, dusk-to-dawn photocells, and motion sensors add convenience and cut energy use.
Frequently asked questions
How high should they be mounted?
Around 66–72" from the ground at the fixture's center for entries; at or just above the top of the door for garages. Keep paired fixtures level.
Do they need a junction box?
Hardwired fixtures mount to a weatherproof junction box. Adding one in a new spot is an electrician's job.
What size for my front door?
About 1/4 to 1/3 the door's height — roughly 20–27" for a standard 80" door. Flanking pairs look best slightly smaller.
Can they double as security lights?
Yes — pair 700+ lumen fixtures with motion sensors at doors, garages, and gates, alongside always-on ambient sconces.
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