Updating the exterior lighting of your home is a quick way to showcase your own personal style and increase curb appeal – all at the same time. And since we just happen to be in the process of painting the exterior brick/siding of our home, it is the perfect time to change out our exterior lighting as well. So, I wanted to share with you my top picks for replacing our lights and giving our house exterior the full makeover it’s been screaming for – lol! Here are the 9 Best Outdoor Wall Lights (under $250).
***Update:
- Scroll to the very end to see which lights I chose for house!
- Click here to see them.
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9 Best Outdoor Wall Lights (under $250)
I just wanted to begin with some common questions you might have about exterior lighting options.
Questions Answered:
#1) Where can you put your wall lights?
- Front Door/Porch
- Garage
- Covered Patio
- Gazebo
- Driveway
#2) How many lights do wall lights have?
These are the #of lights that my picks have:
- 1-light
- 2-light
- 3-light
- 4-light
- *some of these will also having matching hanging lights
#3) What are the colors that are available?
- black and matte black
- dark bronze and oil-rubbed bronze
- brass and antique brass
- copper or aged copper
- brushed nickel
#4) What are the different lighting types?
- electric
- dusk to dawn
- gas
- w/motion sensors
These are just some things to consider when looking for lighting options.
It’s basically personal preference + function + house style. Easy Peasy – right?
9 Best Outdoor Wall Lights (under $250)
Here are some helpful tips and information for choosing, measuring and hanging your new outdoor lights.
Measuring Tips:
So, how do you know what size is best for your exterior wall lights?
I found these helpful measuring tips from Wayfair.com to help you with sizes. *Just scroll down on the Wayfair page to see the measuring section.
Light Dimensions and Placement:
- One light by front door or garage = 1/3 of door height
- Two lights by front door or garage = 1/4 of door height
- Placed 66″H from ground
- Placed 6″ from side of door
Example: Door Height 80″H
- One Light = 80″/3 = 26″H (one light dimension)
- Two Lights = 80″/4 = 20″H (each light dimensions)
Ok, let’s get to the goodies: 9 Best Outdoor Wall Lights (under $250)!
9 Best Outdoor Wall Lights
1 – Three Posts Bevin Empire 3-Light – $229.99
Dimensions: 22.5” H x 12” W x 13” D
Colors: Bronze, Brass, Nickel, Black here
Options: 12.5″H, 16.5″H, 27.5″H,
Options: Hanging light here
2 – Mercury Row Ainsworth Bronze Modern Light – $93.99
Dimensions: 20” H x 7” W x 8.5” D
Colors: Bronze, Matte Black here 16″H
Options: Hanging Light here
Options: Dusk to Dawn Set of 2 here
3 – Wym 2-Light Wall Lantern – $228.59
Dimensions: 20” H x 8.24” W x 5” D
Colors: Black
Options: 17″H here
4 – Dillon 2-Light Wall Lantern – $199.99
Dimensions: 16.5” H x 8” W x 8.75” D
Colors: Coppered Patina, Aged Brass
Options: 19.75″H here
***Options: These are over $250, but they are too beautiful not to include it.
5 – Gooseneck Porch Light – $49.99
Dimensions: 13.5″H x 11.5″L x 13.1″D
Colors: Black with Copper Interior
Options: Here – 11 colors
6 – Audrey 1-Light Outdoor Sconce – $219.00
Dimensions: 16 1/4″H x 7 1/2″W x 8 1/4″L
Colors: Oil-rubbed bronze
Options: 4-Light Sconce (20 5/8″H), Hanging Light Pendant
7 – Chicopee 2-Light Wall Lantern – $104.98
Dimensions: 20.25” H x 7” W x 7.75” D
Colors: Black, Antique Bronze, Nickel
Options: 17″H here
8 – Aged Copper 1-Light Wall Lantern – $239.99
Dimensions: 20.5” H x 9.5” W x 11” D
Colors: Aged Coper, Industrial Bronze
Options: 1-Light, 2-Light, 4-Light, Hanging Light
Options: GAS Lantern here
9 – Progress 2-Light Beveled Glass Wall Lantern – $201.94
Dimensions: 21.75” H x 7” W x 8.75” D
Colors: Antique Bronze, Black
Options: 1-light 15″H here, 3-light 30″H here
Option 2: here
I’ll let you know which one I choose soon!
Update: I chose #9 – the large and medium sizes.
Here they are at my house – large ones (30″) on our front porch.
And the 21.75″ inch for our outdoor covered patio.
Click to see at our house: Our White Painted Brick House Makeover (Before & After Pictures)
- NEW House Lighting: Our Whole House Lighting Plan: Mixed Metals
I hope that you found one or two you like as well! Let me know if you need any help or can’t find something that you’re looking for.
Have a Great Weekend!!
Love & Hugs 🙂
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