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Home Decorating Lighting Design Dilemma

Which outdoor lights don't show the bulb? Cast light up & down instead

7 years ago

I need three lights--one by the front door and one each on either side of the garage. I'd like something subdued where you can't see the bulb. I find our current fixtures with their exposed bulbs just too bright as I'm driving up to our house at night; I feel like the house is on display. Just want enough low light to see for walking up to the house. And a great looking fixture, too, of course.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Not sure what you are having trouble with I just googled up and down light outdoor lighting and dozens popped up. this is 3 BTW outdoor lighting is for 3 purpses to light the way to your home and also to highlight features and keep burglers away from the nicely lit areas.
houssaon
7 years ago
Maybe you can go to lower watts.
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beckysharp Reinstate SW Unconditionally
7 years ago
Available in different colors, 60 watts,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073X8VYVL/ref=twister_B0741JX11T?th=1
Kathy Maloney thanked beckysharp Reinstate SW Unconditionally
sonni1
7 years ago
look for dark sky. designed to protect nocturnal species and cast a beautiful subtle light.
Kathy Maloney thanked sonni1

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