We ll explain how to determine the correct size placement style and finish of your front door lighting.
Front door light fixture placement.
Measure the front door from top to bottom.
To find the best light fixture width with single doors multiply the door frame width by one fourth 0 25.
Height of exterior lighting fixtures.
Make note of this measurement.
Allow for the side door molding also.
Keeping the porch light on is a traditional sign of a welcoming home.
Look for a light fixture that measures 1 3 to 1 4 the height of your front door.
Usually garage lights may be positioned too far from your front door to adequately light that area so a combination of garage lighting and porch lighting works well.
Front door and entry area lighting.
Divide the height of your front door by 1 3 and 1 4.
Exterior garage lighting ideas are plenty for a double garage or multiple garages place your outdoor wall sconces at the outermost pillars of the garage to cover the whole area.
Correct positioning of exterior lighting fixtures can affect outdoor visibility comfort.
For example a 100 high by 60 wide entrance would require a 20 hx12 w fixture post lights should be as large or larger than the lights at your front door.
So again for a standard door of 80 inches in height you would multiply 80 by 25 to get an ideal fixture width of 20 inches.