Incorporating a stone staircase into the design for your retaining wall gives the effect that the wall is more design based and less necessity-based. These decorative steps add interest to what would otherwise be a fairly plain retaining wall. They also make more practical use of the space, as a staircase obviously gives you easy access to the upper level created by your retaining wall. Integrated steps help to bring your two levels together, making the contrast between a high and low level seem less harsh. 6. Sandstone It’s an easy one but a goody. If you have a pergola then grab yourself a box of festoon lights – the kind that look like proper light bulbs – and string them just about anywhere you can get them.

ACE Up-Down White 12V: This modern light fixture from In-Lite Outdoor Lighting can be applied to any vertical hardscape surface, including masonry retaining walls and wooden fences. It provides both uplighting and downlighting for paths and vertical features.Exterior wall lighting can help you get the most out of your garden or outdoor space and our high quality outdoor wall lights will allow you to extend the time you can spend outside. Another option is to add a stone veneer to an existing wall and embed lighting while you’re doing that. This option works best on an existing retaining wall that doesn’t have a lot of texture so that you’re assured that the veneer will adhere evenly. Any masonry structure in your landscape can provide housing for light fixtures. This includes retaining walls, sitting walls, steps, pillars or columns, raised masonry planters, water features, fire features, and the structure of your outdoor kitchen. Integrating lighting into masonry structures is a great opportunity to highlight the stonework while adding ambient light to the space. Wooden Railings, Posts, and Columns: Kichler 15745AZT27: Another fantastic light fixture from Kichler, this one will anchor down your retaining wall with gorgeous metal frames including copper, brass, and other finishes. You can even use this product in the moist areas of your landscape. Have you been wondering if you’re choosing the best LED lights for your retaining wall lighting projects? It can be frustrating to spend time and money on fixtures that either aren’t a great option for the design, are poorly made, or are difficult to install.

IL18.xxx.500 LED Lighting Fixture: This sleek light fixture from Integral Lighting features a stainless steel casing around compact LEDs. Choose between 2700K warm white, 3000K white, and 4200K cool white color temperatures. Lights that are embedded into retaining walls are typically small. The average light used for this purpose has a radius of light that typically extends up to four feet from the source. Lights that are placed too far apart will create an uneven look full of dark spots. Lights that are placed too close together will overlap, creating some overly bright spots and wasting electricity. This means that retaining wall lights should be placed about six feet apart from each other. This will ensure consistent lighting without dark spots. What’s important is that you create the mood and ambience for the area that matches the functionality and need required. First think about what you’re planning on doing on the patio. If it’s lots of entertaining then you’ll want to enjoy the outdoor space for longer into the evening, so you’ll need brighter lighting options – festoon lights give an immediate party feel and will cast plenty of light. Take advice from yours truly here who, for a garden birthday party, only dotted a few jam jars around the flowerbeds with faux candles inside. It definitely didn’t cast enough light to keep guests feeling comfortable past dusk and ended up being a bit of a party snuffer. Making the most of your retaining wall so that you enjoy looking at it can really change how you feel about the exterior of your home. By choosing a design option, you can transform an ugly retaining wall into a feature showcasing your style and personality. Having an attractive retaining wall might urge you to spend more time outside enjoying nature with your loved ones. Plan ahead: It’s much easier to design and install hardscapes and lighting at the same time, as opposed to doing hardscapes first and lighting later, with no coordination. If you are working with a hardscape contractor, let them know where the lights need to go, and work together to determine the wire routing.Unlike traditional incandescent or fluorescent bulbs, LEDs use a semiconductor to convert electricity into light. This unique mechanism allows LEDs to be highly efficient, consuming significantly less energy while producing bright and focused illumination. Kichler® hardscape lights are available in different sizes to match the size of your wall, with lengths ranging from 3" to 18.9". Our garden wall lights come in many different styles from traditional garden lanterns to sleek modern box or tube designs. There are models that fit flush to wall or hang slightly away from the wall surface to provide a full 360 degrees of brightness.