outdoor light fixture vinyl siding

outdoor light fixture vinyl siding

I really don’t like the word “modern”. Modern becomes old all too soon. When you read an old book or article and they are describing something “modern” it often sounds silly compared to the present moment in which you are reading!

 

Okay, that being said, I used modern in the title a slightly different way. I’m talking about modernizing. Bringing styles current. This is a common reason to do a home improvement.

 

Three Popular Situations for Modernizing a Home

 

There are three times when home improvement is undertaken for the sake of modernization. I’ll mention the three then we’ll talk about easy and effective ways to accomplish the goal.

 

First: When you are preparing your home for resale

Second: When you are preparing to move into a new purchase

Third: To enhance your enjoyment of your existing home

 

Your specific reason or reasons will dictate exactly what you do to accomplish the improvement of your home. Before I get into a few specifics about each situation I’ll outline some of the most popular and effective ways to accomplish the process of modernization.

 

Most Effective Home Remodeling Tips to Modernize

 

Ways to modernize are virtually endless but here is some food for thought.

• Replace old style and worn carpeting
• Replace dated ceramic tile
• Remove old wall-paper
• Upgrade counter-tops
• Change out appliances
• Install new kitchen and bath cabinetry
• Change lighting fixtures
• Upgrade faucets and other plumbing fixtures
• Paint, trim, and window coverings

Hiring an interior designer is a great way to get ideas and get some direction. Most of the time you do not need to retain the designer to take charge of the project. You can simply pay her to give you some ideas or even prepare a plan that you can follow yourself.

 

But, before you dive headlong into your project, let’s go back and analyze your reasons for the home improvement.

 

1) Preparing for resale: When you are preparing to sell your home, many times you can get by just with proper “staging”. This is where you simply just dress up the home cosmetically. However, if your home is seriously outdated, this may not work. That’s the time you may have to start well before you list your home and take care of things like removing old wall-paper, adding new paint and trim, and replacing old-style, worn out carpeting.

 

2) Moving in to a newly purchased home: This calls for more extensive upgrading. Some things can be done over time, but I normally advise people to tackle the big items like new carpeting and other floor coverings, replacing of cabinetry and counter-tops, and changing of outdated fixtures like tubs, toilets, and sinks before moving in.

 

3) To enhance your enjoyment of the home: Certainly, the items in number two apply here. Yet, we would carry the project on with many things that can be accomplished over time. Light fixtures, new appliances, paint and trim, window coverings and many cosmetic changes can be done one at a time if you wish and can provide a significant change in the feel of the home.

 

For Profit or Pleasure

 

If you know your goal, your strategy will be easier to develop and follow. Whether it’s for resale, your personal enjoyment, or whether it needs to be completed quickly or it’s a process to enjoy over time, only you can know.

 

Plan well, execute according to the plan and you’ll find it far easier to reach that “modern” look you want for whatever reason you want it. 

Arlington 8141-1 Vertical Siding Lamp Mounting Kit with Built-in Box for 1/2 Inch Vertical Siding LAP $9.00 For smooth vertical mounting of light fixtures on all siding types. Kit includes mounting block with built-in electrical box, NM cable connector, and 4 screws. Paintable. UV rated plastic for long outdoor life....

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Special Lite Products LB-8051-DBL Light Block - Double Fits 5/8-Inch Lap 4-Inch Siding, White $15.00 Fits round outlet box 4 in. Dia. inside dimension Fits Double 0.63 in. lap 4 in. siding Made of durable polyurethane 1-Year warranty No assembly required 7 in. L x 2 in. W x 10 in. H (2 lbs.)...

Arlington 8141-1 Vertical Siding Lamp Mounting Kit with Built-in Box for 1/2 Inch Vertical Siding LAP $9.00 For smooth vertical mounting of light fixtures on all siding types. Kit includes mounting block with built-in electrical box, NM cable connector, and 4 screws. Paintable. UV rated plastic for long outdoor life....

Arlington 8100LP-1 MEGA Siding Plate for Large Fixtures $5.99 ARLINGTON 8100LP MEGA BLOCK SIDING ADAPTER...

Special Lite Products LB-8051-DBL Light Block - Double Fits 5/8-Inch Lap 4-Inch Siding, White $15.00 Fits round outlet box 4 in. Dia. inside dimension Fits Double 0.63 in. lap 4 in. siding Made of durable polyurethane 1-Year warranty No assembly required 7 in. L x 2 in. W x 10 in. H (2 lbs.)...

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Mia Serata Outdoor Mood Light by Twist Lighting $560 Mother Nature's unruly stepchild. The Twist Lighting Mia Serata Outdoor Mood Light is an abstract take on the pine tree, its rotomoulded body glowing with bright, attractive light. Choose from two sizes or pair Large (60") and Small (36") together for a unique forest in the yard. Based out of Quebec, Canada, Twist Lighting is known for their decorative outdoor lighting and furniture pieces that harmonize with the surrounding landscape. They offer a contemporary "twist", if you will, to Mother Nature's home. The Twist Lighting Mia Serata Outdoor Mood Light is available with the following: Details:White colorRotomoulded polyethylene constructionPlugs in to standard outlet with screw base socket6 foot cordWeather resistantEnergy efficientOptional anchoring system available. Please call Customer Service at 877.445.4486 to order.UL Listed for wet locationsOptions:Size: Large, or Small.Lighting: One 15 Watt 120 Volt Fluorescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1-2 weeks. Dimensions: Small Fixture: Width 20 In., Height 36 In. Large Fixture: Width 24 In., Height 60 In.

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36-Watt Par 36 Outdoor Well Light by Kichler $59 Discrete and versatile outdoor lighting. The Kichler Lighting 36-Watt Par 36 Outdoor Well Light comes with a reversible polycarbonate support sleeve that accommodates both direct uplighting when installed flush or angled lighting when installed semi-recessed. The stainless steel yoke and silicone rubber lamp support clips hold the light securely at the desired angle. Since 1938, Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting has created exceptional lighting in a variety of styles, finishes, colors and designs. With a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor lighting in classic and contemporary styles, Kichler Lighting always focuses on making home lighting that is both beautiful and functional. The Kichler Lighting 36-Watt Par 36 Outdoor Well Light is available with the following: Details:Black finishPolycarbonate ground support sleeveStainless steel yokeSilicone rubber lamp support clips42" lead wireCable connector includedLow-voltageUL Listed for wet locationsLighting: One 36 Watt 12 Volt Low-voltage Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 3-5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 8 In., Diameter 5.5 In.

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Franklin Outdoor Multi-Light Pendant by Arroyo Craftsman $1006 A strong look for the Mission-styled home, the Arroyo Craftsman Franklin Outdoor Multi-Light Pendant adds an attractive, artistic element to porches and patios. Its handmade glass style options and various organic finishes create a natural aesthetic whether turned on or off. All in all, a well-crafted design Frank Lloyd Wright would be proud of. Arroyo Craftsman, located in Baldwin Park, CA, handcrafts and custom-finishes lighting products for residential and commercial applications. The Arroyo Craftsman Franklin Outdoor Multi-Light Pendant is available with the following: Details: 3 handmade glass shadesBrass constructionRectangular ceiling canopyUL Listed for damp locations. Install indoors or in protected, fully covered outdoor locations. Using UL Listings to help select the right product for your space.Made in the USAOptions: Glass: Green-Black, Yellow-Black (shown), or Yellow-Green.Finish: Antique Copper, Bronze (shown), Mission Brown, Pewter, or Satin Black.Lighting: Three 60 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This is a custom product, made-to-order. For information regarding return or cancellation of custom products, please see our Terms and Conditions. Dimensions: Ceiling Canopy: Length 36 In., Width 6 In. Fixture: Width 37 In., Height 12 In., Overall Height 35.25 In.

Rook Outdoor Post Light by Hubbardton Forge $542 The Hubbardton Forge Rook Outdoor Post Light provides both warm illumination and a sleek yet rustic look ideal for modern exteriors. It features a cylindrical glass shade held within a simple aluminum base. Available in a variety of shade glass colors and metal finishes to complement outdoor color schemes. Post not included. Hubbardton Forge, headquartered in Hubbardton, Vermont, hand-forges simple and elegant metal lighting fixtures and accessories, combining ancient hand-forging techniques with environmentally-sound finishing practices. The Hubbardton Forge Rook Outdoor Post Light is available with the following: Details:Cylindrical glass shadeAluminum constructionIncludes a 3" diameter post fitterPost not includedUL Listed for wet locationsOptions:Finish: Black, Natural Iron, Opaque Bronze, Opaque Burnished Steel, Opaque Dark Smoke, or Opaque Mahogany.Shade: Opal, Pearl, or Stone.Lighting: One 100 Watt 120 Volt Type A19 Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included). Please Note: This item is hand-forged by master craftsmen and includes hand-blown glass. As a result, variations in finish appearance and small blemishes, bubbles, and variations in the color of the glass are a normal and desired result of handcrafted processes. Shipping: This item usually ships within 2-3 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Diameter 6.5 In., Height 22.6 In. Shade: Diameter 5.32 In., Height 16.73 In.

LED Mini Outdoor Deck Light by Kichler $68 Taking safety and style into consideration, the Kichler Lighting LED Mini Outdoor Deck Light is a trusty option for adding accent lighting to deck posts and patios. Its petite frame and LED lighting offers bright energy efficient lighting in a design that won't distract from the landscape and works with a number of home architecture styles. Since 1938, Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting has created exceptional lighting in a variety of styles, finishes, colors and designs. With a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor lighting in classic and contemporary styles, Kichler Lighting always focuses on making home lighting that is both beautiful and functional. The Kichler Lighting LED Mini Outdoor Deck Light is available with the following: Details: Die-cast aluminum construction 72" wireUL Listed for wet locationsOptions: Finish: Beach (shown), Textured Architectural Bronze, Textured Black, or Textured White.Lighting: One 1.9 Watt 12 Volt Low-voltage LED lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 3-5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 2.37 In., Width 3.75 In., Depth 2.25 In.

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Beacon Hall Outdoor Ceiling Light by Hubbardton Forge $850 The Beacon Hall Outdoor Collection by Hubbardton Forge beautifully captures the classic lines of the traditional coach lantern. Yet it also defines a new simplicity using the language of the forge and the elegance of blown glass. The Hubbardton Forge Beacon Hall Outdoor Ceiling Light is made with durable, rust-free aluminum in a choice of distinctive finishes. It includes a double glass shade, with hand-blown clear glass on the outside and either hand-blown opal or stone glass inside. Hubbardton Forge, headquartered in Hubbardton, Vermont, hand-forges simple and elegant metal lighting fixtures and accessories, combining ancient hand-forging techniques with environmentally-sound finishing practices. The Hubbardton Forge Beacon Hall Outdoor Ceiling Light is available with the following: Details:Clear hand-blown outer glass shadeHand-blown inner shadeAluminum constructionCanopy finish is the same as body finish12" of chain11.5' of wireUL Listed for damp locations. Install in protected, fully covered outdoor locations only. More about UL Listings.Options:Finish: Black, Natural Iron, Opaque Bronze, Opaque Burnished Steel, Opaque Dark Smoke (shown), or Opaque Mahogany.Lamping: Fluorescent, or Incandescent.Shade: Clear with Opal (Acid-etched with White interior casing) (shown), or Clear with Stone (Acid-etched with Soft Earth Tone exterior and White interior casing).Lighting:Fluorescent option utilizes one 18 Watt 120 Volt Type GU24 Compact Fluorescent lamp (included).Incandescent option utilizes one 100 Watt 120 Volt Type A Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included).Please Note: This item is hand-forged by master craftsmen and includes hand-blown glass. As a result, variations in finish appearance and small blemishes, bubbles, and variations in the color of the glass are a normal and desired result of handcrafted processes. Shipping: This item usually ships within 1-2 weeks. Dimensions: Inner Shade: Height 7.09 In., Diameter 5.04 In. Outer Shade: Height 9.57 In., Diameter 10.55 In. Fixture: Height 16.1 In., Width 12.1 In. Hanging Length: Overall Length Adjustable from 16.1 In. to 154.1 In. Chain: Length 12 In.

make sure you have screws long enough to go thru vinyl and into wood. Also if you think outside the box, you could use some exterior lites on poles and put them in other areas of deck, you will have to run wire to them though.