Outdoor Lamp Post Lighting
When trying to get a modern look for your entry or path lighting, these three Contemporary Outdoor Lamp Post Lighting ideas should be on your list. The elegant design will make your outdoor lighting pop.
All of these fixtures will require line voltage (110 Volt electric) to be run to the mounting location before installation. If you are not comfortable with running electric cable, consult with a qualified electrician.
EGLO Lighting 88116A Belfast 1 Light Outdoor Pier Lamp
EGLO Lighting 88116A
This Pier Lamp will look very elegant on top of your pier at the entrance to your drive or walkway. The bright Stainless Steel finish is matched with the clear glass. It is made to be mounted on a flat surface of metal, wood, concrete or cement. It is suitable for mounting in all outdoor locations.
This fixture will have one medium base bulb with 100 watts maximum output (bulb not included). You will be able to see the bulb through the clear glass, must get a bulb that will make the fixture look good.
The fixture is 16 inches tall and 9 inches across at the widest part. Weighs about 3 pounds. You will need to supply the mounting hardware as each mounting surface has different requirements to make the mount secure.
EGLO Lighting 89574A Maronello 1 Light Outdoor Pier Lamp
EGLO Lighting 89574A
This pier mounted fixture will hide the bulb inside an aluminum and glass enclosure. The aluminum base is smooth and striking in appearance. It can be mounted in all outdoor locations and requires a flat surface for mounting.
The single medium base bulb with a 40 watt maximum can be replaced by removing the top part. Just unscrew the shade portion to change the bulb. You can use a regular incandescent or CFL bulb, if you use CFL bulb and a dusk to dawn or motion sensor it will last a shorter time than usual.
The fixture is 16 inches tall and almost 6 inches across. Installation brackets included, mounting hardware not included. Will require a flat solid surface with 110 volt power supply.
Hubbardton Forge 33-5796 Banded 1 Light Outdoor Pier Lamp
Hubbardton Forge 33-5796
This hand blown glass top design is built to mount on a flat surface. The aluminum finish is available in six colors-Black, Bronze, Burnished Steel, Dark Smoke, Mahogany and Natural Iron. The hand blown glass shade is available in three finishes-Opal, Stone and Pearl. Since the shade is hand blown glass some adjustments (spinning to fit) may be needed for the shade sit properly on the base.
Two different lighting options are available, regular incandescent (bulb not included)100 watts maximum or LED (GU24 base, bulb included) 12 watts maximum, sockets and electrical wiring are different for each bulb type. LED type fixture will cost more money to buy, will use less energy in the long run.
The fixture is 12.8 inches tall and 7.3 inches square at the widest point, the base is 5.25 inches square. This fixture can be mounted in any wet location. Mounting hardware not included. This fixture is made to be mounted on a solid flat surface.
Installation Tips
Preparation for installing one of these fixtures is the key to having great entrance lighting appeal to your outdoor space. Choosing a method for your fixture to work-Dusk to Dawn, Motion, timer or regular light switch will be something to look into. For more information on controls for this type of fixture see this post on line voltage light control. I prefer Dusk to Dawn to highlight an item (flag or yard or house decoration) or a motion sensor for security reasons. This option is to suite a homeowners taste. Some thing to think about before planning installation.
Planning a grounded 110 power up the middle to your flat surface will be the first requirement, if you are not comfortable with running electric wire or have concerns of local rules, consult a qualified electrician before proceeding. Make sure you plan your power interrupter in your wiring plan.
A pier made of one or a combination of these materials-metal, wood, concrete or brick will be the next requirement. The mounting hardware will be matched to the surface and the mounting plate of the fixture. Each type of pier material could use different hardware.
After the fixture is installed you must use all-weather caulk to seal the base plate to the mounting surface to prevent moisture from shorting the fixture. This caulk should be routinely checked to make sure it does not shrink or dry out.
Conclusion
These three examples of contemporary Outdoor Lamp Post Lighting ideas should give you some idea how to make your outdoor lighting shine. Very different in design and look, each will have good looks for that modern home. If you are just upgrading your current lighting, one of these lights will bring you outdoor space into the 21st century, get rid of the old coach light look.
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Hi John,
Thank you for taking the time to write this post. Wow, there are some really good options that you’ve pick out there, I always have a very limited mental library of outdoor lighting, I’ve always had the impression that outdoor lights were always a little bland and sometimes tacky, but this is definitely not the case.
Thanks again and all the best,
Katia
Katia,
Most people just have the old lantern style from the 1800’s on their entrance post. These contemporary Lamp Posts will change all of that. Very modern styling is available if you look beyond what everyone else has. I like to be different in some of my outdoor styles, this is one way to stand out in your neighborhood.
John
Katia,
Most people just have the old lantern style from the 1800’s on their entrance post. These contemporary Lamp Posts will change all of that. Very modern styling is available if you look beyond what everyone else has. I like to be different in some of my outdoor styles, this is one way to stand out in your neighborhood.
John
Safety comes first. I mean, if you are not familiar with something such as setting out the cables in place.
I like the Maronello Lamp. Very futuristic especially that aluminium enclosure. Further, it as simple and safe to replace the bulb I presume.
Thanks for tips and the links to shop, John. Your advice is so useful, in particular, safety issue and well care required to ensure protection.
Tar,
To change the bulb on the Maronello fixture, the upper portion of the fixture just unscrews from the lower portion. Moisture and other things can make this a little difficult over time as the two parts can become fused together.
John
Tar,
To change the bulb on the Maronello fixture, the upper portion of the fixture just unscrews from the lower portion. Moisture and other things can make this a little difficult over time as the two parts can become fused together.
John
My kids have recently bought their first home and they are now looking into outdoor lightening for their back yard deck. They want lighting someplace where kids can’t get their hands into. The modern outdoor lamp is quite beautiful and if I had my way I’d suggest they purchase it but not too sure they will want this particular one around the toddlers. Can you recommend a type of lighting that is hidden away from little ones? thank you.
if the deck has composite post, they will be hollow and you can run the electrical power up the middle. These type of fixtures are made to sit on top of a post or pillar. They will be high enough to be out of reach of most little ones.
John
Having one of these outside of house is definitely one of the things many would do. It can brighten up your mood when you see this right outside out house. Imagine returning home from a long and tiring day of work and see that there is this lamp welcoming you home. A rather interesting review on the lamps I must say.
Steve,
These are the best alternatives to the coach lights that everyone else has. I know that a lot of people would rather have some style in their outdoor space, rather than the same old thing that everyone else has.
John
I have the same lamp that came with my 70-year-old house. While I’ve always been used to it after seeing the different lamps you offer mine really looks outdated. If I replaced my lamp would it be advisable to replace the old wire running to the post and is this something I could do myself? ( I’m not afraid to work on electrical things as long as they’re 110 volt)
Thanks!
David,
Not seeing your wiring, I cannot answer your question. I will offer this, Turn off the power to the lamp, find out if the wire is run in conduit. If it is run in conduit, tie the new wire to one end of the old wire and pull until new wire is all the way through the conduit. If no conduit and the wire is run through concrete or just buried in the dirt, you are better off running new wire from the feed box.
The other alternative is to use a Solar Powered Lamp, follow the link to learn more. No wiring is needed and It will put out a similar amount of light as long as it gets sun during the day.
John