When looking for security lighting for your outdoor space, contemporary outdoor post light fixtures will be high on your list. These fixtures will site on top of a pole connected to regular 110 volt house current.
Maxim Lighting 88350
Maxim Lighting 88350This has an aluminum frame painted black with a clear glass lens. This fixture is rated for line voltage (110 volt house current). This light is rated for wet locations.
It has a LED bulb that produces 7 watts of light. The light will be rated at 480 lumens. Bulb is included in this fixture. This bulb can not be used with a dimmer switch.
Will require the purchase and installation of a pole or post, power line run from a ground fault circuit and a power controller.
Size
This Fixture is 26 inches high and 8 1/4 inches around without the post
Price
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Maxim Lighting 30500
Maxim Lighting 30500This fixture looks like a lantern. It has three bulbs for illumination. The frame is made from aluminum with a oil rubbed bronze finish. The glass has a designer finish that will defuse some of the light.
It can be hung by the top, but is not designed to have wire run from the top.
This fixture will handle three bulbs up to 60 watts each (not included). The bulbs will have a smaller candelabra base.
Mounting can be done on a post or pole. Will require a wire run from a ground fault circuit and a power controller.
Size
Fixture is 16 inches tall and 12 inches around.
Price
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Kichler 49063
Kichler 49063This cone shaped fixture is made from aluminum with a bronze finish. No glass or diffuser as this light will shine directly down.
This fixture is rated for the dark sky by using a 40 watt R-14 type of bulb.
It will take a regular base bulb (not included). You can use up to a 40 watt R-14 type or a 60 watt G type bulb. Bottom of bulb will be visible, get one that will be pleasing to look at.
Will require the purchase and installation of a pole or post, power line run from a ground fault circuit and a power controller.
Size
Fixture is 16 inches tall and 12 inches across.
Price
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Kichler 49207
Kichler 49207This fixture is made of cast aluminum painted black with a satin etched glass. Glass lifts out for easy bulb replacement.
Maximum bulb size is 100 watts with a A-19 regular base (not included). Can use the more modern CFL bulbs in this fixture, up to 18 watts.
Will require the purchase and installation of a pole or post, power line run from a ground fault circuit and a power controller.
Size
This fixture is 20 inches tall and 9 inches square
Price
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Kichler 9967
Kichler 9967This fixture is made of aluminum is a granite or bronze finish. Frosted glass lens.
Will take a maximum of 150 watt regular base bulb (not included).
Will require the purchase and installation of a pole or post, power line run from a ground fault circuit and a power controller.
Size
Fixture is 19 1/2 inches tall and 10 1/2 inches square.
Price
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What you will need to install your post lights
Mounting Post
Each of these fixtures will come with just the head unit. A mounting post will be needed to complete the installation. Several styles will be available. Make sure your post is compatible with your head fixture. Most will use a 3 inch post (outside diameter). See this post for more information on mounting and wiring your fixture.
Electric current
This type of light fixture will require 110 voltage. If you are just updating the head of your fixture, your installation will require just a little wiring.
If this is a new installation, you will need to run wire underground from a ground fault circuit to your mounting point for your post.
If you are not comfortable with working with electricity, hire a qualified electrician. Be safe.
Switch control
Several types of control switches will be available for your post light. I have covered this in this post.
Conclusion
I hope this will give you an idea of the types of contemporary outdoor post light fixtures that are available for your outdoor spaces. These lights will give you some security when you and your guest arrive at your home. Hope you found some thing of interest in this post.
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Do you find that one type attracts bugs more in the evening? I love lighting our deck but find certain types just bring on so many mosquitoes and things that I’d just annoying.
Sarah,
The ones that attract bugs are the post lights with bright bulbs and not a lot of cover. Most of these you can put in bulbs that will not attract insects to them.
John
Thanks for the great styles of contemporary outdoor post light fixtures. These are a good idea for security purposes. Your outdoor ideas keep me coming back and visiting your site. Thanks again for sharing!!
Angela,
I will keep updating this site to make sure that everyone’s outdoor space needs are covered.
John
A few tastefully positioned light fittings like these can really enhance the look of your garden but be careful not to go overboard. I was at a garden party last year and I was afraid that one of the aircraft from the nearby airport would land on us. The lighting was expensive but unbelievably gaudy and completely over the top.
I like the look of some of the fittings you have here, mind you.
Eoin,
Any body can overdo it with lights if they are not careful. Just one or two of these fixtures will satisfy most locations.
John
Kichler 49207 will look great for my driveway. I also like how they could blend in your environment.
Shawn,
The contemporary fixtures will make any home look great.
John