First impressions start at the driveway. The right exterior garage lights do more than illuminate; they shape the tone of your home, guide guests safely, and frame architectural details with intention.
Built to Endure, Designed to Impress
Your garage takes the brunt of weather and daily traffic, so lighting must be as tough as it is beautiful. Our lights are hand spun out of 18 gauge steel, since only the strongest materials can be trusted to tell the strongest stories.
Durability aside, finish and form matter. Classic goosenecks, barn-style shades, and streamlined sconces can each complement carriage doors, modern panels, or rustic cladding. Powder-coated finishes resist coastal air and harsh sun, while galvanized options add industrial character and long-term resilience.
Scale, Output, and Placement
Size your fixtures to your facade: for single-door garages, 10–14 inch shades typically balance proportions; for double doors, consider 14–18 inches. Mount the center of each fixture roughly one-third to one-half up the height of the door trim, or at 6.5–7.5 feet from grade, to avoid glare and shadowed panels.
Aim for 750–1500 lumens per fixture depending on the number of lights and the reflectivity of surrounding materials. Warm color temperatures (2700K–3000K) flatter exteriors and reduce harshness. Where neighbors or wildlife are a concern, use full-cutoff shades and shielded optics to keep light where you need it.
Controls That Work While You Rest
Photocells handle dusk-to-dawn needs; motion sensors add security and energy savings; smart switches schedule routines. If your garage doubles as a workshop, pair wall fixtures with task lighting inside for consistent illumination across thresholds.
Style That Tells a Story
Whether you lean farmhouse, coastal, or modern, choose cohesive lines: repeat curves, echo metal finishes, and mirror the scale of door windows or trim. The result is a visual rhythm that feels deliberate from curb to porch.
Weather-Ready Installation
Use wet-rated fixtures and junction boxes with proper gaskets. Seal penetrations to keep wind-driven rain out, and position shades to shed water away from electrical points. If salt spray or heavy snow is common, select finishes tested for abrasion and corrosion.
Explore a crafted collection of exterior garage lights that bring together honest materials and purposeful design.
When the sun falls and the driveway glows, great lighting doesn’t shout—it quietly defines the boundary between public street and private sanctuary, welcoming you home with confidence and craft.
