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Lighting Exterior Design Dilemma

Where should my exterior light/s go?

4 months ago

i would like at least one exterior light on the rear of my new extension. Where do you think it/they should go? I have includes a photo of the light I am considering. Thanks.

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bigreader
4 months ago
What are you using for lighting under the alfresco? Do you need task or feature lighting? I like the shape of the light you’ve chosen but it may not be big enough depending on what you’ll be using the light for.
JE C
Original Author
4 months ago
Ah, good question. I should have said that I have plenty of downlights under the alfresco. I am looking for lighting for the exterior facade, to give a bit of light around that side of the garden/ pool area.
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Julie Herbert
4 months ago
Wow! JE C that is one beautiful extension.
Julie Herbert
4 months ago
Maybe above plant, as you said you have plenty of light under the alfresco, this could light up that area, and give a lovely look to the pool area.
Kate
4 months ago
I have similar lights on rear deck but shine light both up and down. 2 globes. And an overhead fanlight which we use while eating or playing games. The wall lights are great for softer lighting and are plenty to walk around. So I would put the right across rear facade. But make sure the switch for light in pool are separate to the wall lights in alfresco so you only turn on lights you want. With pool if you don’t have lighting in your pool you may want a spotlight.
siriuskey
4 months ago
My exterior lights reflect up and down, I would have one light as shown positioned to shine up under the eaves on both sides/ Great extension
JE C
Original Author
4 months ago
Thankyou all for comments . It's lovely to get good feedback from you both on the reno Siriuskey and Julie Herbert as you both have great taste!! Can't wait till it's finished! So many decisions to make....

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