When designing a professional landscape lighting system, choosing the right fixtures is key to achieving both beauty and function. Below is a brief overview of the most commonly used outdoor lighting fixtures, their characteristics, and typical applications. These descriptions reference popular models available from Dauer Manufacturing.
Spotlights are versatile and powerful. They direct a focused beam of light to highlight trees, architectural features, columns, or statues.
Up light trunk trees and canopies
Up light house facades
Garden sculptures
Path lights provide soft, ambient lighting to safely illuminate walkways, driveways, and flower beds.
Walkways
Garden borders
Patios
Well lights are installed flush with the ground, offering a clean, low-profile look.
Up lighting trees
Walls
Architectural columns
Marker lights are compact fixtures used for subtle accenting and safety.
Steps
Driveways
Deck perimeters
Hardscape lights are designed specifically for mounting under or within stone, brick, or concrete structures, offering integrated lighting solutions for retaining walls, steps, and outdoor kitchens.
Retaining walls
Steps and stairways
Outdoor kitchens and bars
Choosing the correct fixture ensures the lighting design not only looks great but also enhances safety and property value. For quality and performance, Dauer fixtures are a reliable choice for any outdoor project.
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