Simple, Intentional Exterior Lighting
Since our new cottage is nestled in the woods, we were very careful and deliberate when selection our exterior lighting. We wanted to be sure to obtain the coverage we need for safety and navigability, but we also aimed to respect the land and its many wildlife inhabitants, many of whom are nocturnal.
We ended up with just three exterior sconces, which illuminate the necessary areas at night, while complimenting the design of the cottage.
My favorite of the three is the Maritime Collection 12" High Outdoor Wall Light from Lamps Plus over our front door. Its curved neck echoes the shape of the arches over the front stoop, while a hint of a seaside motif reminds us of our pervious cottage on the Pacific, and its ocean-fed canals after which our small business was named.
On the porch, we selected two Capital Dylan Glass 12 1/2"H Bronze Outdoor Wall Lights, one to position over either set of French doors.
These cylindrical designs soften the lines on the porch, while being stylistically the same. The lamplight brilliantly illuminates this outdoor living zone (and highlights the river recovered cypress ceiling), as well as the yard enclosure at the base that will one day be a shaded garden for our kids and pups to enjoy year-round.
The sconces were kindly gifted by Lamps Plus. Opinions, words, and images are my own.
