I'm having trouble finding the right lighting approach to the front of our house. I prefer lighting only what is necessary and with dark sky principles (no uplighting). The entrance is on the side of the house (down the path to the right). I plan to use Salty Dog M11 well lights with beacon cover on the right side of the pathway. We plan to remove the existing small flush mount light in the front. I'd like to have some lighting under the eaves to at least define the house. We can't access the space from the attic and the soffit space is very limited. Suggestions?
Hi, forfrida. Is concealing the light source important to you? How discreet would you like the fixture itself to be? Since the fixture will be pointing downward, have you thought about precisely the shape and/or size of the light projection you want on the walls of your house or your garden below? Will safety and security factor into your decision making? Depending on your priorities, one of the fixtures I've posted here should suit your needs. While not the most discreet, the Top Dog downlight is probably the most versatile and configurable. The knuckle will allow you to aim the light precisely and the shroud will make it easier to shield the light source when your house is viewed from some distance. With available filters and lenses, you'll also be able to alter the light output in a variety of ways. The puck light is probably the most discreet and the light source is fairly well hidden behind the beacon shroud. The hardscape light has a low profile, the fixture's body pivots, and an optional glare guard will help shield the light source somewhat. The customizable sconce is another decent choice. Like the downlight, it's not the most discreet but this is a good choice if hiding the light source isn't a priority. I encourage you to look at some examples of the light output from these different fixtures to get an idea of what the output will look like based on where you mount them. There are examples on VOLT's website and you can also look for additional examples on the web as well as in your community. There are color changing, dimmable bulbs available for most of these fixtures if that's important to you. Bear in mind that, the lumens (brightness)level options vary among the different fixture models. HTH
