Exterior lighting can have a significant impact on your property. This is why many homeowners opt to install floodlights for their home’s exterior. Not only do they increase outdoor illumination, but floodlights can also boost safety and security at your home. The guide below offers insight into your exterior lighting options, as well as the best places for them on your property.

What Are Floodlights?

Floodlight is a general term describing a light that throws illumination over a larger area when compared to a more focused, traditional bulb. In most cases, the beam angle on a floodlight ranges between 60º to 120º. As a result, they are an ideal exterior lighting option. These days, many utilize LED bulbs. LED bulbs last longer and use less energy, so they’re more cost-effective despite their higher price. 

Where Should They Be Placed?

Proper placement of exterior lighting is crucial. Their intense brightness can cause problems if they shine directly into neighboring homes. They could also potentially cause vision issues if stared at directly, so lighting professionals recommend pointing them downwards at 22º angle. As a rule of thumb, never point them outward toward other properties or the road, and ensure that they aren’t shining directly into your windows. They should provide light for outdoor activities and not interfere with your ability to enjoy your interior living space.

Additionally, floodlighting has numerous applications, including the following:

• Security – Exterior lights illuminate your property and deter burglars in the process. You can even set them on a motion sensor, which would trigger them should a person walk onto your property.
• Landscaping – Smaller, less intense floodlights can be used to place focus on attractive landscaping features, such as flowerbeds. Just be sure the light isn’t generating too much heat, as this could damage plants.
• Retaining Walls – Lighting can also be used to highlight hardscaping features, such as retaining walls. This can also increase illumination at night, which prevents injuries caused by trips and falls. 

With more than five decades of experience, the team at Wiseway Design Showroom can help you choose the best exterior lighting for your needs. Along with attractive interior lighting, they also offer exterior products for security, convenience, or ambiance. They also provide porch lighting, driveway light posts, and wall-mounted lights. Visit their showroom in Lexington, KY, or call (859) 259-0466 today for more information. You can also visit them online to learn more about their lighting products.