An Introduction To Outdoor Lanterns Enhancing your home’s exterior with outdoor lanterns adds safety, security, and style to the most critical areas of your property.
D O O R WAY S & E N T R A N C E S A well-lit front entrance lets you greet guests and welcome visitors with inviting style. Wall-mounted lanterns on each side of a door will give your home a warm, welcoming look, while assuring the safety of those who enter. Entrance lanterns should be mounted so the center of the light source is approximately 66" above the threshold of the door.
SIZE YOUR ENTRANCE LANTERNS BASED ON THE HEIGHT OF THE DOOR Two lanterns mounted next to an entrance should appear approximately one-fourth the height of the door. A single lantern should appear approximately one-third the height of the door. The overall bulk of your lanterns should not exceed one-half the visual height of your door.
UNDER A PORCH OR OVERHANG Add a hanging lantern, pendant, or outdoor flush-mount for extra illumination that covers the entire area. For long porches that run the length of the home, consider placing a series of hanging lanterns.
HOW TO S IZE AN OU TD O O R L ANTER N One of the biggest challenges of outdoor lighting is selecting the right-sized outdoor lantern. Don’t undersize your lanterns – As a general rule, properly sized lanterns should appear around half the size from 50 feet away. Visualize the front of your home as guests and neighbors would view it from the street, and when in doubt, always go larger.
AN INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LANTERNS