How to light the exterior of your house
Light a home's exterior by uplighting vertical features — columns, corners, gables, and stonework — with wide wash lights for broad walls and tighter spots for architectural details. Space fixtures evenly, keep color temperature consistent, and aim to graze textured surfaces like brick and stone for depth.
Highlight the architecture
Great facade lighting follows the structure: it accents peaks, columns, and entryways rather than blasting the whole wall flat. Wall-grazing — placing lights close and aiming straight up textured surfaces — brings out brick, stucco, and stone beautifully.
Consistency is everything
Mismatched brightness or color temperature is what makes exterior lighting look amateur. A cohesive plan keeps beam spread, spacing, and warmth consistent so the whole facade reads as one intentional composition.
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What color temperature is best for a brick house?
Warm 2700K light flatters brick, cedar, and warm stone; 3000K suits cooler gray stone and modern facades.
How many fixtures does a facade need?
It varies with width and features, but evenly spaced uplights at corners and key elements usually do the job.
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