Path and Bollard Lights
Bollard lights are upright grounded light fixtures that give life to landscapes and illuminate pathways. Solar bollard lights are highly efficient in conserving energy and come in a variety of designs for an ideal landscape. Versatile, functional, and stylish, ArchiPro’s exclusive line of bollard lights is sure to add an element of safety and stylish design to any outdoor setting.
Bollard Lights
Typically used for lighting outside areas, bollard lights are a must-have. With a wide range of design options to choose from they are an ideal solution for enlivening landscape features and lighting pathways.
While adding an element of safety after dark, they are also perfect for securing environmentally sensitive areas where they are commonly used. Both garden bollard lights and driveway bollard lights come in a wide range of eye-catching designs to choose from.
They provide a cost-effective solution to an appealing lighting style that is a game-changer for any area. Outdoor Lighting gives an opulent touch to the landscape design after dark and is also a great security feature.
Advantages of Bollard Lights
These lights are great for illuminating walkways and landscaping structures, and the modern designs of garden bollard lights are a statement in themselves. All lights offer increased energy efficiency which is enhanced even more by the solar bollard light. They take the use of a simple bollard to a whole new level by adding ample lighting at night.
Combining style with function, they run on low voltage in comparison to traditional lighting and are 90% more efficient. With attractive, streamlined designs, they never cease to add a touch of class to the outdoors. Outdoor lighting is enhanced with the use of these lights which typically stand between 3’- 5’, and add a touch of luxury to creative design concepts.
Types of Bollard Lights
Louver
With this type of garden bollard lights, the lighting points downwards and the bulb remains hidden within the unit so there is no glare to the eyes. It is perfect for pathways, natural settings, and all oceanfront properties.
Standard Cone Reflector
With these bollards, the lights glow in a 360-degree sphere which illuminates everything around them. However, the lights usually give out a soft glow that does not cause a glare when looked at.
Specialized Cone Reflector
With the Cone Reflector design, the light is reflected outwards and downwards which significantly lowers any glare and minimizes light pollution. It is best suited for LED bollard lights.
Type V Glass Reflectors
The type V glass reflectors create a more intense glow that surrounds everything. It is best suited for those homeowners who are trying to use very few light fixtures in their outdoor space but need ample lighting. There can be some glare when compared to the other types but if only a few of these lights are used, then the glare will not be very noticeable.
Power Options for Bollard Lighting
Solar Powered Bollard
The energy-efficient solar bollard light is highly sought after for its low-voltage usage, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. They use solar cells that convert sunlight to electricity which is ideal for climates that receive ample sunlight during the daytime.
Main Power
Lights that utilize main power sources are not as energy-efficient and can consume more power. A good, waterproof outdoor power socket will also be needed in order to set up and use these lights successfully.
Setting up Bollard Lighting
Outdoor Lighting should be set up by staggering the lights and spacing them at optimal distances from each other while also placing them in a zig-zag pattern to add additional interest. Placing the lights in straight lines will decrease the lighting area and will look less decorative. For driveway bollard lights ensure that the lights are far away from the edges of the driveway so that car doors do not hit them and cause possible damage. Since the lights are short, the chances of hitting doors are high when the lights are installed too close to the driveway. Choosing contemporary designs for lighting landscapes is a great way to enhance the area’s overall aesthetic and add a touch of design and creativity.
Choosing Bollard Lighting
There are many factors that go into choosing the perfect bollard lighting and it will also depend on the type of setting. Another important factor is the optics involved. This will define how much light will be distributed and how large an area will be illuminated.
For those consumers who like minimum glare in their driveway bollard lights, the Louvers are the best option. And for those who are looking for less energy consumption, the solar bollard light is ideal.
The choice of design will also be an important factor when making a selection. The lights come in different designs such as round, flat, or domed, and there are also varying sizes to choose from. The modern streamlined style will also add charm and elegance to the outdoor area and increase the value of the property.
Maintenance & Care
Since the lights are for outdoor use, the material is quite durable and able to withstand the outdoor elements. But over time there can be a build-up of dust and dirt which can be easily removed by washing the unit with a sponge and soapy water. Care should be taken to use soft sponges only so that the metal body does not get scratched or damaged.