Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design 1 Apr 30, 2008 9:59 am Hi,
Hoping people can give me some advise as to where to place out outside lights. We are building with PD and have chosen the Malvern facade. Not sure where to get the wiring put for the front lights. Have decided either on the front of the portico or the garage. One or the other (marked in red). I will have a downlight in the portico if that makes a difference. Please add your opinions and vote via the poll. Thanks in advance. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Advise on Outside Lighting 6Apr 30, 2008 10:36 am I agree with BOTH as well. After 4 years - we're in! Re: Advise on Outside Lighting 7Apr 30, 2008 10:48 am OK, thinking a little outside the square but, what about this?:
One on the LHS of the garage, 2 on the portico and one on the RHS corner of the house or alternatively the front room pictured? Then it doesn't look too busy and the whole or most of the facade is illuminated and not just a bit of it?? Re: Advise on Outside Lighting 8Apr 30, 2008 10:56 am One above center of garage and 2 on portico.
Never too much outside lighting, think about hearing a noise outside and switching on all that lighting knowing anyone out there is going to want to get away into darkness. Very reassuring. Re: Advise on Outside Lighting 9Apr 30, 2008 11:09 am 3timesbuilda One above center of garage and 2 on portico. The one in the centre of the garage might look a bit strange. -Two on portico, -Two either side of garage, -Both on seperate switches so you have the option of having either on at a time. You really only need the portico ones on for the pizza man Paula Facade Lighting 11Apr 30, 2008 12:36 pm Hi there,
In recent times, the facade of the home has really become a statement. And to really call it home, it must give you that "Thank God im home feeling", everytime you roll up into the driveway. Too much light, not enough light ... we are all different. I think the most important thing, is to illuminate the outer corners of the home, so that in the dark of the night, the outer perimeter of the home is illuminated. Whether that may be dully illuminated, or like a christmas tree, i guess thats a personal preference, and thats what you need to twig. All light fittings have a maximum rated globes allowance, that is allowed to be placed in the fitting, before it starts to go into meltdown. Surprisingly enough, most people will put a 100w globe into a fitting that specifies max 100w. Try to put a 40w globe in that fitting, and instantly the mood is changed! In short, illuminate the perimeter, and then play with the globe wattages to discover whats too much or too little light! Hope this helps! Re: Advise on Outside Lighting 12Apr 30, 2008 12:53 pm Paula -Two on portico, -Two either side of garage, -Both on seperate switches so you have the option of having either on at a time. You really only need the portico ones on for the pizza man with Paula........plenty of light on separate switches...I wanna see the whites of the eyes before I whack 'em with the 4 iron. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Advise on Outside Lighting 13Apr 30, 2008 12:56 pm to_do_list Paula wrote: -Two on portico, -Two either side of garage, -Both on seperate switches so you have the option of having either on at a time. You really only need the portico ones on for the pizza man with Paula........plenty of light on separate switches...I wanna see the whites of the eyes before I whack 'em with the 4 iron. Dont whack the pizza man!! Paula Re: Advise on Outside Lighting 14Apr 30, 2008 1:32 pm Paula to_do_list Paula wrote: -Two on portico, -Two either side of garage, -Both on seperate switches so you have the option of having either on at a time. You really only need the portico ones on for the pizza man with Paula........plenty of light on separate switches...I wanna see the whites of the eyes before I whack 'em with the 4 iron. Dont whack the pizza man!! What if he's not delivering pizza....pool man...gas man...as long as they stick to their jobs... otherwise Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Advise on Outside Lighting 15Apr 30, 2008 1:35 pm to_do_list Paula to_do_list Paula wrote: -Two on portico, -Two either side of garage, -Both on seperate switches so you have the option of having either on at a time. You really only need the portico ones on for the pizza man with Paula........plenty of light on separate switches...I wanna see the whites of the eyes before I whack 'em with the 4 iron. Dont whack the pizza man!! What if he's not delivering pizza....pool man...gas man...as long as they stick to their jobs... otherwise Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ OR even VJ, coming around with some eggs!!! Re: Advise on Outside Lighting 17Apr 30, 2008 1:48 pm **Phoenix** to_do_list Paula to_do_list Paula wrote: -Two on portico, -Two either side of garage, -Both on seperate switches so you have the option of having either on at a time. You really only need the portico ones on for the pizza man with Paula........plenty of light on separate switches...I wanna see the whites of the eyes before I whack 'em with the 4 iron. Dont whack the pizza man!! What if he's not delivering pizza....pool man...gas man...as long as they stick to their jobs... otherwise Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ OR even VJ, coming around with some eggs!!! Surprisingly...I haven't been riding that way... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard I am looking for someone who might have tackled a similar issue as me. I have a few rendered interior walls, the surface condition is hardly flat. I can see all the bumps… 0 8010 Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1. optional, you can but normally just use the earth from the main switch board 2. should be enough but the distance determines voltage drop - sparky should work it… 1 28879 I have a really long hallway which is 1100mm W x 11500mm L I would appreciate if anyone can give suggestions to light it up with Linear LED lights that goes from wall to… 0 8881 |