Design Buy Build Issue 45 2020 | Page 55

"Hudson Valley Lighting Group has been designing and manufacturing luxury lighting for the American market for more than thirty years." OUTDOOR LIGHTING SIZE MATTERS WHERE ARE YOU? Most exterior lights come in what we call “families”; different sizes of the same design. I recommend taking the basic measurements of the fixture you are considering on the surfaces as to which it will be installed. Proportions are key. Selecting lighting that is either too large or too small will make your space look awkward. TAKE YOUR TIME When looking for outdoor lighting it is important to look for finish materials that will hold up in the appropriate environment. Beach homes can be tricky as the salt in the air can destroy and weather cheap fixtures. Be sure to look for wet location labels. It is important especially with pendant fixtures that you are adding to an exterior living space. If the patio exposed to weather a damp location fixture won’t work. As long as J-boxes are in place or you are replacing existing lights, most fixtures can be installed by yourself or with two people. Naturally take the right precautions, turning off the power being the main one. If you are adding new nonexisting lights to your home then an electrician is key. Discover Hudson Valley Lighting Groups range of outdoor lighting at https://intl.hvlgroup.com/Products/ Exterior/All 55