Lighting concept around the front door and entrance area
A brightly lit entrance welcomes residents and guests. In addition, the right lighting enables perfect orientation and thus increases safety. Modern outdoor lights combine style and practicality to create a harmonious lighting concept.
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Things to know about lighting the entrance to your home
Make sure there is no glare
The lighting concept for the building entrance should provide residents and visitors with warm, pleasant orientation light, but should not dazzle under any circumstances. Modern outdoor lights achieve glare-free lighting through diffusers (e.g. made of plastic or opal glass) or covers. Also popular: wall lights that emit light upwards and downwards and radiate stylish patterns onto the house wall.
Energy-efficient LED technology is best suited for building entrances, as it saves up to 90 % energy and costs compared to incandescent lamps and requires little maintenance thanks to a service life of up to 50,000 hours. In combination with motion detectors, you can benefit from the high switching resistance and the fact that the light shines 100 % bright immediately after activation.
Depending on where the lighting is installed around the house entrance, luminaires with different IP protection ratings are required. A ceiling light under the canopy requires a lower IP protection rating than a recessed floor light that may occasionally be submerged in water. Protection against moisture and foreign bodies is essential, especially in outdoor areas.
The LED outdoor wall light is an elegant and practical solution for illuminating the house entrance. Installed in the upper quarter of the door height, it provides excellent light. It can be placed on just one side of the door or on the right and left for a symmetrical overall look.
Tripping hazards can easily be overlooked in the dark - an unnecessary risk of injury that can be minimized thanks to lights with motion detectors. The sensors also provide convenience: for example, when you come home with full shopping bags.
A house number light is recommended so that the house number can also be recognized in the dark when guests, letter carriers or pizza delivery services are expected. Not to mention the never-to-be-hopeful case of an emergency doctor having to find the house in question quickly and easily.
If the entrance area has a canopy, it makes sense to install a ceiling light or several ceiling spotlights. Equipped with motion detectors, the area around the front door is illuminated as soon as someone approaches. Depending on the angle of detection, this can include the staircase or a section of the path, for example.
When path and pedestal lights point the way to the house entrance, this not only improves orientation but also looks extremely stylish. Tip: The power supply via underground cable should be considered when planning the outdoor area. If you want to retrofit spontaneously without much effort, you can rely on solar lights.
The concept for the exterior lighting of the house entrance can also include the stairs. The design options are many and varied: from permanently installed recessed wall luminaires that illuminate the individual steps without glare, to pedestal luminaires that line the staircase wall, to decorative luminaires that are placed for special occasions as a fitting reception.
Just as in the living rooms, it is also possible to design the outdoor area around the house entrance with smart lighting - and, of course, to retrofit smart lighting. In addition to networking luminaires with each other, lighting routines can be programmed using a smartphone app. The integration of smart cameras with integrated light sources completes the intelligently equipped entrance area.
In addition to saving electricity, a major advantage of solar lighting is that it is easy to install without wiring. A motion detector installed with the lights ensures that the battery charged by the sun lasts longer. The solar panel should also be positioned so that it receives sufficient sunlight during the day. For maximum reliable safety, however, hard-wired luminaires are an option to consider.
Once the entrance area has been equipped with practical orientation lighting, it's time for the freestyle - with decorative lights in all facets: from smart controllable, illuminated spheres and cubes to solar lanterns and illuminated animal motifs. Those who particularly enjoy light decoration are well advised to use seasonally changing light designs, e.g. for Christmas, fall, summer and Easter. This brings joy and variety to the entrance area.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about entrance lighting
Which lamps are suitable for front door lighting?
Wall lamps are primarily suitable as front door lamps. If you have a canopy, you can also install ceiling lights there. The exterior lighting of the house entrance can also be rounded off with base\, path\ and decorative lights. Luminaires with motion detectors are perfect because they save electricity and the light only comes on when it is needed. If you go solar, you don't need to plan for any electricity costs at all.
Lamps for the house entrance - how many lumens should they have?
This depends entirely on the individual structural conditions of the building entrance. Starting from 400 lumens upwards, however, you should achieve good results for your lighting concept. It is particularly important to ensure that steps are well highlighted and that there are no dark spots, which can reduce orientation and increase the risk of accidents.
At what height are exterior wall lights placed next to the front door?
External wall luminaires are placed at the height of the upper door quarter if possible. This allows you to illuminate the house number, doorbell, door lock and the floor in front of the front door from above. In addition, mounting wall luminaires with motion detectors at a fairly high level enables a larger area to be covered as a detection zone.
How do I connect an outdoor wall light?
It is best to leave the installation of outdoor wall lights to a professional. Details regarding installation height, operation via wall switch, commissioning of the motion detector, etc. can be implemented professionally and perfectly tailored to the individual project.
What needs to be considered when installing outdoor lights around the front door?
Depending on the type of luminaire, there are different heights, alignments and spacings. Path luminaires, for example, should be positioned so that there are no dark passages between the light beams. The higher the light point on the luminaire, the larger the cones that illuminate the path to the front door. Wall and ceiling lights should be positioned so that they illuminate the entire entrance area without glare. The lock, doorbell and house number should be easily recognizable in the dark. Another option: special house number lights that focus directly on them.
How do I connect a motion detector?
When installing a motion detector, the usual safety rules that apply to work on electrical systems must be observed. It is also necessary to clarify whether it is to be installed as a surface-mounted or flush-mounted version. In addition, the detection area and the duty cycle must be defined. Installation is best left to a professional.
Is lighting at the entrance to the house mandatory?
To prevent accidents, property owners and landlords are obliged to provide sufficient lighting at the entrance to the building and on the paths leading to it. Personal injury is to be avoided under the heading of the duty to maintain safety. The building owner or landlord is also responsible for maintaining the lighting. In some federal states, it is also mandatory to illuminate the house number.
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