Design Tips:
- An antique bronze or antique brass finish will give new lighting the appearance of patina.
- Choose one style of traditional outdoor lighting and use this style throughout the exterior lighting design for a polished look.
- Select coordinating or matching outdoor lights for both the home and garage.
Architectural trends throughout the decades and centuries means there is a lot of variety when it comes to home styles. Among the most popular styles is traditional home architecture that favors formality and distinguished details. Traditional outdoor lighting is the perfect complement for traditional home architecture. These traditional outdoor lights feature classic forms of lanterns, post lights and wall mounted lanterns that serve as both functional and stylish illumination for the home.
Styles
Within outdoor traditional lights there is a lot of variation in styles. Traditional style outdoor lighting can be influenced by American Colonial style, English lighting and European outdoor lights. These traditional styles all have craftsmanship, attention to detail, fine design and ornament in common. These flourishes are what distinguishes traditional outdoor lighting from other styles.
Applications
Outdoor traditional lighting can be used wherever outdoor lights are needed. Outdoor traditional style post lights can mark the end of the driveway,
outdoor hanging lights can illuminate a traditional wraparound porch or portico. Outdoor traditional wall light fixtures beautifully illuminate a door or garage door for security and safety at night.