Types of Outdoor Lights                               

• Traditional Path Light 

The traditional path light comes in a wide variety of shapes & styles. But in general, a traditional path light will have a post with a top hat. That being said, I've seen more variations on this fixture than any other. Sometimes the post will have intricate designs; sometimes the top hat will be shaped like a leaf or a mushroom; sometimes the top hat will even have multiple layers grooves. The sleek classic look of a path light with clean lines and smooth curves carries the most timeless look, however, I always recommend choosing a path light that won't look dated after a few years.

• Directional Path Light

Directional Path Lights as their name implies, are directional. Like a traditional path light, directionals have a post as well. However, Instead of a top hat, directional path lights have a light emitting head on top of the post that is directional. This help to have a lot more control over where the light is being cast.

• Garden bollard lights

Bollard lights look like miniature street lights. They work well in larger gardens and outdoor spaces and are available in a range of sizes and styles. As well as giving careful thought to the size and style that you choose, you should also consider how light is emitted. Some bollards provide 360 degrees of light, which are ideal for large, open spaces. Others shine in a single direction, providing a narrower beam of light and illuminating what is directly in front of it, rather than what’s around it. Use garden bollard lights for driveways, wider garden paths and lawns. 

• Outdoor spotlights

Spotlights can be mounted in an elevated position such as on walls or trees or ceilings. They provide a wide beam of light to illuminate a large area. Spotlights are generally mains or battery powered, however there are also solar powered options, but these will not provide as high a light output. Bear in mind that this type of light emits a wider splash of light, and are best used in large, open areas; or angled upwards at the base of trees and bushes to illuminate them. 

• Garden/Outdoor Wall lights and Step lights

Garden wall lights are different from spotlights in that they are decorative light fittings that both provide light to an outdoor area and look good in their own right. Most wall lights are mains powered but there are solar and battery powered options out there as well.