Street lights for a summer residence or a country house: LED lamps

The lighting of the summer cottage performs an important function - it allows you to move around the territory without interference after sunset. It is customary to illuminate not only the space in front of the cottage, but also paths, functional buildings, gazebos, and a car park.

A suburban area will become more attractive and comfortable if you organize its lighting correctly

Correctly selected street lights for summer cottages will add a certain charm to the landscape. Manufacturers offer a wide selection of lighting fixtures, various models for every taste with laconic and sophisticated decor.

Features of using street lamps for a summer residence and a country house

Floor lamps are similar in type to those that adorn city parks and streets. They differ in the height of the pillars, colors, sizes. Models are produced in a classic manner, in the same colors: black, gray, white. In the garden, it is appropriate to add golden and silver tones, elements of antiquity. Outdoor models are necessarily equipped with moisture protection.

Lamps on legs are used both for main lighting and for accent lighting of interesting places in the garden.

Pendant models are shades or chandeliers attached to a chain or strong cord. Transparent plastic shades are decorated with a pattern and matte finish. You can find colored options in an oriental style to illuminate the gazebo.

A pendant lamp can also be made by hand, for example, from a glass jar with a screw cap.

Homemade lamp from an old watering can

Sconces - wall lamps., Fixed in various places. Bora set:

• on the facades of houses;
• arbor racks;
• railings for balconies;
• support beams of open verandas.

Lightweight plastic options are available in a variety of styles.

Luxurious lamp with forged elements will be a worthy decoration of the garden plot

A modern solar-powered model with a motion sensor will provide illumination of places where it is problematic to lead an electric cable

For the illumination of facades, lanterns with rotary reflectors are convenient. If desired, the stream of light can be directed in any direction: up or down. Built-in light sources are outwardly invisible, they are mounted in walls, roofs. In the soil of rockeries, the parapets of the paths are installed dug-in models of lamps. This is a good option for illuminating the pool, entrance lobby, ornamental plantings.

Ground-based lamps look very attractive, as if growing directly from the grass on the lawn

The main types and types of street lamps for a summer residence and a country house

Lamps designed for year-round outdoor use are not afraid of precipitation and freezing temperatures. To work in harsh conditions, several types of bulbs are chosen:

• Among the wide variety, economical LED street lamps deserve attention. For garden plots, garlands are often used, an electric wire or a net is scattered over the crown of trees, the sides of the gazebo. With low electricity consumption, LEDs generate a lot of light. Lanterns are often equipped with dimmers.
  

  LED floodlights are great for illuminating the yard or parking lot.

• Traditional filament bulbs are a thing of the past. The main disadvantage of such lamps is excessive heat; heat-resistant lighting equipment is required. Plafonds, chandeliers must withstand prolonged heating.
  

  Low wattage incandescent lamps can still be found in retro luminaires for which other light sources are poorly designed.

• Luminescent lanterns are capable of being charged from sunlight and begin to glow spontaneously in complete darkness like phosphorus. With damping, the phosphor shines up to 12 hours. Self-luminous fluorescent lamps work without electricity, the illumination can be arranged in remote areas of the garden.
  

  The photo shows ordinary stones covered with luminescent paint.

• Halogen ones are distinguished by an intense glow, do not require high power, they are capable of operating from batteries and a 12V network. Luminaires equipped with motion sensors turn on independently.
  

  Luminaires with halogen lamps are powerful enough, therefore they are usually used for the main lighting of the territory

• Sodium lamps are characterized by a long service life, good moisture protection.
  

  Sodium lamps are a powerful source of light and heat, therefore they are used in greenhouses or to illuminate a large open area

• Solar-powered luminaires are a convenient option for places where the wire cannot be extended. The photocell is charged in any weather, shines up to 10 hours.
  

  Solar powered luminaires are the safest option for outdoor lighting

The nuances of choosing a street lamp for a summer residence and a lamp

Street lamps for summer cottages are divided into two groups:

1. Functional ones are designed to illuminate special areas, they are usually installed on poles.
2. Decorative outdoor electrical appliances make the landscape design exquisite, they are used to illuminate walls, architectural forms, plantings.

With the help of functional lighting, you can make zoning of the garden and mark the boundaries of the site

The choice of light sources for decoration:

• Garden lighting means highlighting especially beautiful places: ponds, rockeries and garden furniture. Pick-up lamps and lanterns-poles.
  

  Self-powered floating lamps look interesting on the surface of a pool or pond.

• For architectural lighting, point sources are used, placed on the object or nearby so that the light at night does not interfere with the inhabitants.
  

  In the landscape of the garden, decorative illumination of small architectural forms always looks advantageous.

• Marking lighting includes spot illumination of staircases, paths, boundaries of reservoirs and landings. Usually, light sources that are independent of the network are used.

To illuminate the steps of a garden staircase, the easiest way is to install compact lanterns on low legs.

Emergency or security lighting is equipped with motion sensors. The location of the lanterns is chosen taking into account the dead zones, CCTV cameras. Beams block the approaches to the house, buildings. The glow interval is adjusted individually for each luminaire.

Options for placing street lamps and lamps on the site

When developing a project, important areas that require outdoor lighting are selected. Lanterns for a summer residence or a country house have a functional purpose. Main illuminated areas:

• For the area at the gates and wickets, lamps are selected on lampposts with manual or automatic control. The height of the posts varies from 0.7 meters to 4 meters. The bulbs on the tall posts cover a wide area.
  

  The front area of ​​the site can be decorated with luxurious lanterns with forged elements

• On the terraces, at the entrance of a cottage or a country house, LEDs with matte shades are installed, creating uniform illumination. Opt for an elegant shade design with decor.
  

  To illuminate the terrace, two light scenarios should be provided - functional and decorative.

• On the main garden path towards utility rooms, a garage or parking lot, lamps are selected on supports with a height of 70 cm to 1.4 m. Lights are installed at a distance of up to 3 m from each other, depending on the power of light sources, width tracks.
  

  Illumination of a garden path with lamps arranged in rows along the curbs

• The paths of secondary importance are illuminated along the contour with independent illumination. Stone barriers on the sides of the paths are painted with phosphor.
  

  Luminaires with dim yellow light create soft, eye-pleasing lighting

• Near buildings, wood-burning workers, which have to be used in the dark, directional searchlights are installed, which are turned on from the house.
  

  LED floodlights consume much less energy than their incandescent predecessors

• Wall sconces or lampshades with energy-saving bulbs triggered by motion sensors are installed in the garage.
  

  The ideal solution for illuminating the driveway area would be to install a system with remote activation from a mobile remote control or smartphone.

• For a gazebo, the best option would be a decorative lighting made from a glowing cord or garland. In the center, the space is illuminated by a decorative chandelier or ceiling lamp with frosted glass. The switch is mounted inside the gazebo.
  

  To create a romantic atmosphere in the gazebo, a low power LED garland is suitable

It is not recommended to use pole lamps at home; it is better to replace them with wall lamps with adjustable reflectors so that the light flux is not directed into the windows. Street lighting for summer cottages is thought out to the smallest detail, taking into account the energy consumption of all light sources.

Tips and tricks for using street lights for a summer residence and a country house

Before choosing lampposts, the operating conditions of the light sources, the technical capabilities of the cable laying are stipulated. It is worth considering the technical characteristics of lighting devices, the possibility of self-assembly of equipment and transfer, if necessary. The lower the lamp wattage, the more lamps you will need. Illumination up to 6 Lx is considered comfortable.

To illuminate the recreation area, garlands are often used, suspended between poles or tall trees.

A modern lighting system for suburban areas is inexpensive. Lanterns are selected taking into account placement, selected for a landscape project. Illumination is necessary at the entrance to the house, buildings, along the paths. For landscape lighting, manufacturers produce lamps of various types and models.

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