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There are many types of outdoor sconces available, which cater to different needs and aesthetic preferences. Security is often a concern, especially for exterior staircases and other dark outdoor spaces, which is vastly improved with proper lighting. These areas can be converted into comfortable and inviting zones by carefully and tastefully choosing different types of outdoor sconces.

Outdoor sconces are available in several shapes and designs and are constructed of various materials such as wrought iron, glass, pewter, or brass. Some designs are contemporary, while others tend towards traditional. Other styles include Mission, Moroccan and Southwestern. Often, outdoor sconces combine several styles and fall somewhere between nostalgic and modern. Whichever style of sconce you choose, rest assured you’ll be adding elegance to your home while making your home and yard a safer place.

Aside from the many styles of sconces available, there are many garden lighting manufacturers from which to choose. You may decide to select a sconce that also matches other fixtures within the manufacturer’s line that you can also incorporate into your outdoor lighting scheme such as pendant fixtures, lanterns or other accent lights.

Some sconces project light up and down, which is referred to as uplighting and downlighting, while others only aim light in one direction. If you prefer clean, white light, the sconces featuring xenon or halogen bulbs provide that effect. There are also various features, such as dimmers, which allow you maximum versatility with your outdoor sconces.

For more general lighting rather an directional, the preferred material is glass. A glass outdoor sconce, fitted with standard bulbs, produces diffused light, which is suitable for areas like stairways or porches. Some areas need mood lighting instead of  bright lights; a good choice is LED outdoor sconces. LEDs are found in everything from LED plant grow lights to LED traffic lights, and they work wonders in terms of producing even lighting levels for an outdoor setting without blinding occupants.