Deck lights and outdoor lighting design is a wonderful DIY deck option to add beauty, safety, and security to your home and outdoor living space. A straightforward way to extend the hours of enjoyment family and friends can have together in one of your favorite outdoor spaces.
A well-planned deck lighting design also provides a pleasant atmosphere the accentuates the overall appearance of your home and yard. Create bright spaces for outdoor cooking and late-night art projects, to the magical ambiance of subtle deck lighting ideas illuminating your evening.
Keep your outdoor living experience going strong even past sundown, you'll want to research and explore some deck lighting options. A wide variety of deck lighting ideas should get you well on your way to a backyard deck that's a bright and beautiful gathering place any time; day or night.
Read through these quick breakdowns of different deck lighting types you'll be ready to design your deck's lighting scheme and enjoy your home's outdoor space, even after the sun departs.
Low-voltage lighting and solar lighting are both excellent choices for outdoor lighting because they’re effective, easy to install and environmentally friendly.
Low-Voltage Deck Lighting
Low-voltage deck lighting is the most reliable and consistent exterior lighting type available today. All low-voltage fixtures require the use of a transformer that plugs directly into your standard wall outlet and converts your home’s standard 110 volt energy down to a more workable 12 volt current level.
Low-voltage lights can also be used with dimmers and placed on programmable timers, allowing you to customize your outdoor space as you wish.
Solar Deck Lighting
With little to no wiring, and zero electricity or transformers, solar lighting installation can be done in minutes. Ideal for areas that regularly get an abundant amount of direct sunlight; these outdoor lights use a solar panel to convert sunlight into energy for the batteries to run the lights.
These solar light fixtures are run via a photocell which will turn the lights on when the ambient sunlight is low.
Protect your family and friends by brightening up high traffic areas with unobtrusive stair and step lighting. Easily mount stair lights in the risers of your stairs, along your deck perimeter, or directly into your deck boards to accent other features. Browse through styles ranging from subtle recessed lights to strikingly designed riser lights to find the best look for your home.
Illuminating cramped spaces, outdoor cooking areas, even midway through long railing spans; under rail lights allow you to brighten up certain sections of your deck easily. Low-profile in their design, under rail lights help you to highlight your deck at night without stealing the focus throughout the day. Add discreet rail lighting to your deck easily, with deck rail lights from brands you’ll love.
Cast a gentle glow down your posts easily with side mount lighting fixtures. A great addition to any outdoor railing that has a continuous top rail or an efficient way to add subtle lighting and highlight certain areas of your deck. Help your deck make a statement by adding distinctive low-voltage or solar post mount lights to your area.
A gorgeous way to both complete and protect your deck railing is with eye-catching post cap lights. These post lights seal off deck posts from any damaging debris while adding detail throughout the day, and a lovely ambiance at night. Choose from our wide range of solar or low-voltage post cap lights to illuminate your deck perimeter.
Include in-floor deck lights in your outdoor lighting plan to illuminate your deck railing throughout long, straight spans and highlight the grandeur of your outdoor living space. A lovely choice for accentuating features of your deck or patio such as water fountains, outdoor seating, BBQ grilling areas, and more; in-floor lighting installs flush with the composite deck boards for a smooth feel and a wonderful appearance.
Give your lower-level patio a touch of brightness with under deck lighting installed within your deck drainage system. Whether mounting patio ceiling lights in the Trex RainEscape, ZipUP UnderDeck, or UpSide Deck Ceiling deck drainage system, give your backyard patio the warmth of light to enjoy nighttime rainstorms without issue.
Let your yard leave an impression with a dynamic landscape lighting arrangement! Positioning landscape lights around the base of the deck, walkways, gardens can both accentuate your space while helping people find their way. A wide range of light spreads such as path, wall wash, accent and more are available to help light up your nights.
Learn more about the basics of deck lighting and more info on how to install LED deck lighting on your outdoor space in the Deck Lighting Guide. From stair lighting, rail lighting, post cap lights, and solar deck lights; we're here to help you every step of the way with your DIY deck build or remodel. Get started on your home's LED deck light project today and illuminate your outdoor space.
Browse more deck design and railing style notes to upgrade your backyard space and deck in the DecksDirect Railing Style Guide. The quickest way to learn if your home is more suited for a classic aluminum deck railing or a strong, composite railing line.
The more you know, the better your deck and backyard projects will be! Whether you're looking at a brand new start or a summertime deck renovation; give our deck designers a call at 1-888-824-5316 or send us an email at hello@decksdirect.com. Our deck experts will help you get the information, products, and tools you need for a gorgeous deck that you created and designed!
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