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Patio, Porch and Outdoor Decorative Lighting Patio and Alfresco Lighting Patio and alfresco lighting works best as layers: overhead ambient light from festoon strings or ceiling pendants, supplemented by wall lights at eye level and step or path lights at the perimeter. Festoon strings create the warm, restaurant feel atmosphere most Australians associate with a great alfresco setup. Outdoor ceiling pendants above a dining table provide focused task light without the glare of a downlight directly overhead. Most plug-in festoon and string options need nothing more than an outdoor power point; hardwired ceiling and wall fittings require a licensed electrician. Browse our festoon lights and outdoor ceiling lights for both plug-in and hardwired alfresco options. Porch and Entry Lighting Your porch light is what greets guests and what you come home to. Two design conventions work well for Australian homes: matched pairs flanking the door in the symmetrical Hamptons or heritage approach, or a single statement pendant for contemporary builds with higher ceilings. Coach lanterns and gooseneck wall lights in brass or black suit traditional and heritage exteriors. Black or brass gooseneck wall lights read as a deliberate contrast against the white weatherboard facades typical of Hamptons style homes, rather than disappearing into the cladding the way a matching tone fitting would. Matte black architectural fittings suit modern renders; copper develops a natural patina that suits coastal Hamptons homes over time. Position the centre of the fitting at approximately eye level, around 1.7m above floor, for wall mounted options; allow 2.1m of clearance underneath for hanging pendants. See our full range of outdoor wall lights for gooseneck, bunker, lantern and architectural sconce styles. Outdoor Decorative Lights Outdoor decorative lights, including festoon strings, pendant lanterns, vintage and industrial wall fittings and garden feature lights, are what make an exterior feel co