I recommend you install dark sky compliant lights -- which that isn't -- to avoid light pollution, particularly in a rural environment. The four rules:

• Only be on when needed
• Only light the area that needs it
• Be no brighter than necessary
• Minimize blue light emissions
• Be fully shielded (pointing downward)

Perhaps you could post a photo of the area you are trying to illuminate.

Thanks @wdccruise! The lake is 20' in front of the cottage. The lot is 2 acres and we have 260 feet of frontage - so no neighbours closeby. The side door is the main entry door. We replaced the front / lakeside door with a patio sliding door and it will have fixtures on either side of it. There will be a deck on the front and the siding is being replaced.

I would prefer silver/nickel/stainless fixtures - something not too $$ and available in Canada (Home Depot / Lowes, etc).

What do you recommend? Thanks again.

How about something like this available in two sizes and three finishes? Combine with a 2700K 9W (or so), outdoor-compatible bulb.

Also HSP1691A.

Thanks @wdccruise I'm assuming these won't work either?

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/progress-lighting-union-square-one-light-small-wall-lantern/1001211592

They were our second choice.

"Thanks @wdccruise I'm assuming these won't work either?"

Lantern-style lights aren't dark sky compliant because their exposed bulb shines outward rather than downward. In fact, it appears that the bottom of the fixture is metal so it doesn't shine downward at all.

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