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Outdoor Ceiling Lights

An outdoor ceiling light can completely transform your outdoor living space. You can illuminate outdoor living areas, entryways and pathways. This serves to make the space safer and more comfortable for you and your guests. There is a wide variety of ceiling lights available to suit the unique appearance of your home.

We offer a variety of waterproof outdoor ceiling lights for your consideration, from outdoor flush mount light fixtures to recessed light fixtures and everything in between. Shop our selection of trendy outdoor ceiling lights and start planning your garden lighting today.

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LED outdoor ceiling light fixtures are one of many ways to enhance your exterior living space. They provide ample ambient lighting that can not only make your space better lit, but can make it feel safer as well. Ultra Beam Lighting provides a wide variety of exterior ceiling lights to dress up your outdoor living area, whether that’s a deck, patio or balcony.

Benefits of Outdoor Ceiling Lights

Modern outdoor ceiling lights provide a number of different benefits that make them a popular choice for many homeowners. Some of the main perks of outdoor ceiling lamps include:

Enhanced Security and Safety

A well-lit outdoor space has a better chance of deterring intruders, as they are less likely to approach properties that don’t have a lot of shadows to hide in. Setting exterior ceiling lights on a motion sensor can also alert you to the presence of someone uninvited.

Beyond that, it makes it safer for you and your family to navigate at night. A brightly lit area can minimize hazard risks on pathways, such as trips and falls.

Improved Kerb Appeal

Whether hosting guests or trying to sell your home, first impressions matter quite a bit. A stylish exterior ceiling lamp can enhance the appearance of your property while highlighting unique architectural elements.

Extend Outdoor Living Hours

With exterior LED ceiling lights, you can enjoy your outdoor living space longer each day. Turning on the lighting gives you visibility long after the sun goes down to allow you to make the most of it.

How to Use Overhead Outdoor Ceiling Lights as Part of Your Full Outdoor Lighting Scheme

Exterior ceiling ligtht fixtures are just one kind of light to include in your space. For the best results, they should be layered with other ceiling lights as well. Recessed, pendant and semi-flush or flush external ceiling lights oftentimes make up the main layer of lighting–ambient lighting.

In order to balance that lighting and ensure it spreads evenly with no dark spots, you should also add task and accent lighting. Task lights are there for providing focused illumination, such as for dining and outdoor cooking. Accent lighting, on the other hand, highlights certain elements and provides nice mood lighting.

When mixing in your exterior ceiling light fixtures, consider the finishes of the other layers of light. You will want to ensure that the finishes are the same, or otherwise complement one another. It is also important that you are consistent with your style–such as modern or traditional lights that match one another.

Place the different light layers in a strategic way that allows each of them to perform their jobs best. Ideally, the layers will be separate, but will blend in easily with one another to create a seamless look.

Do Outdoor LED Ceiling Light Fittings Need to Be IP Rated?

Due to their exposure to weather and the elements, waterproof outdoor LED ceiling lights are a must. IP ratings are a way manufacturers indicate how well a light is resistant to damage from moisture or debris.

Ratings with higher numbers are more resistant to damages than others. With IP ratings too low for the application, you risk damaging your outdoor ceiling lamps permanently. This makes it crucial that you are mindful of which lights you choose.

For outdoor ceiling lights, it is best to have fixtures rated IP65 or above. These provide waterproofing against everything from light snow to driving rain. Having and outside ceiling light that resists weather damages can prolong its life and save money by limiting the number of repairs and replacements you need to make.

Why Are LEDs the Best Option?

LED lights have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially as the need for durable outdoor lighting rises. There are many reasons why LEDs are the top choice, such as: 

  • ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Exterior LED ceiling lights are far more energy efficient than their traditional counterparts. They use up to 80 percent less energy than halogen and incandescent bulbs, making them gentler on the environment.
  • LONG LASTING LIFE. Since LED outdoor ceiling lamps use energy more efficiently, they also last longer than halogen bulbs. Whereas traditional bulbs tend to run for 1,000 hours before burning out, LEDs can go for tens of thousands of hours.
  • COST SAVINGS. A combination of the positive impact on your electric bills and a need for fewer replacements means you will save money in the long run with LED bulbs.
  • LEDs come available in a wide variety of lumen counts and colour temperatures. Thanks to the versatility, you can find the best combination for your specific outdoor area.

There are a number of different exterior ceiling light styles for you to choose from when designing your lighting scheme. Depending on the kind of space you are trying to make, you may find different styles better suit your needs.

Semi-flush and Flush-Mounted Ceiling Lights

Outdoor flush mount ceiling light fixtures sit close to the ceiling, whereas semi-flush outdoor ceiling lamps sit just slightly lower than the ceiling. They are a space-saving light style ideal for areas with lower ceilings such as carports, door overhangs and covered patios.

Outdoor Pendant Lighting

Pendant lights hang down from a chain and are ideal for spaces that have a lot of vertical height. They are commonly used in light clusters to give a more dramatic effect. This style of light is best for entryways where you want to make a statement, covered dining areas and pergolas.

Recessed Outdoor Ceiling Lights

If you don’t have a lot of overhead room to work with, outdoor flush mount ceiling lights are ideal. It gets installed right into the ceiling, offering a low-profile, seamless look. They make excellent task lights in locations where you don’t want visual clutter.

Directional and Spot Lights

Especially beneficial as balcony external ceiling lights, this style of light is good for focusing illumination on a certain area of space. For smaller areas like balconies and front porches, this style of exterior ceiling light tends to be ideal.

Popular Ways to Use Outdoor Ceiling Lighting

Outdoor ceiling lighting does not just provide balanced illumination. It can also enhance the appearance of a space when implemented thoughtfully.

One of the ways you can use LED outdoor ceiling light fixtures to your advantage is to make it a part of your entryway lighting design. Lantern style lights, pendant lights or even flush mounts can make guests feel more welcomed when they arrive at your home.

Dining and entertainment areas are another space that benefits from outdoor roof lights. They generate warm, ambient lighting that makes a nice atmosphere for gatherings and dinners. It works by ensuring better visibility while cooking or dining.

When lighting a balcony or other small space, waterproof outdoor ceiling lights can be used to illuminate the small area without over-lighting it. It can also add functional visibility to carports and garages, making it safer and simpler to park a car at night.

Outdoor ceiling light fixtures can transform your outdoor space, but it can do so in the wrong way if you aren’t careful. Below, you’ll find some of the most common mistakes people make when installing their exterior ceiling lamps. Read on to see what to look out for and how to avoid it.

Ignoring Weatherproofing

Among the biggest mistakes you can make is to not choose weather-appropriate exterior ceiling light fixtures. Check the IP rating of the fixtures you want to buy to ensure that it is rated IP65 or higher. This provides waterproof protection against inclement weather.

Poor Placement

Where you place your LED outdoor ceiling lights matters. If you install them too high or too low, you risk uneven lighting, dark spots, and glares. Position your lights about seven to eight feet above dining areas, and around six to eight feet apart along pathways.

Choosing the Wrong Fixture Size

Be sure you are choosing the appropriate size for your environment. Oversized outdoor ceiling lamps in small areas can overwhelm the space. Conversely, fixtures that are too small in larger spaces may look lost.

Not Choosing LEDs

By forgoing LED lights, you miss out on their energy efficiency, cost effectiveness and versatility. Avoid halogen or incandescent bulbs and modernise your outdoor space with LEDs instead.

The brightness that you may want for your external ceiling lights will depend on your unique circumstances and what you want to accomplish. You will need to consider elements such as the size of the space, the purpose of it, how reflective the surfaces are around it and more.

Generally speaking, though, there are some general lighting guidelines you can follow:

  • Small entryways should have around 800 to 1,200 lumens, while larger areas need between 1,500 and 3,000 lumens.
  • Patios and dining areas. For an intimate setting, opt for 500 to 800 lumens. For a larger dining table, shoot for 1,200 to 2,000 lumens.
  • Covered walkways. Keep the step area around 100 to 200 lumens, while pathways can get away with 50 to 100 lumens.

Maintaining your waterproof outdoor ceiling lights doesn’t have to be difficult.  It is recommended that every month, you simply dust off the fixtures lightly if you live in a dry climate. For humid and coastal areas, clean the lights more deeply every three to six months.

To clean your lights safely, follow these steps:

  1. Turn off the power.
  2. Remove debris with a soft brush or a microfiber cloth.
  3. Clean off any glass and diffusers with a damp cloth. Avoid using high pressure washers or abrasive chemicals.

You may also need to clean and repair them more often if you check and see that there is weather damage. If you see rust spots on hinges, for example, you may need to replace the fixtures straight away. Head off the rust issue by choosing rust-resistant materials, or by applying a silicone based protectant to the metal fixtures once a year.

During your checks, look for any faulty wiring that may need to be managed. If you see any frayed wires or concerning burned spots, be sure to check with a qualified electrician. Let a professional have a look so you can avoid accidentally injuring yourself inspecting it more closely.

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