Big family needs lighting, seating

Posted May 21, 2015 1:00 am

By Mandy Hagestedt of Schaumburg

Mandy Hagestedt of Schaumburg would like to spruce up her deck.

Help! We are a family of eight and love to eat outside, but there just isn't proper seating. The rattan furniture is broken and mismatched and the lighting is horrible. There is a step down to where the table is and at night you cannot see it when it's dark. It can be dangerous. It would be wonderful to have a nice cozy, well-lit area that we can all enjoy together!

Design suggestions by Littman Bros. Lighting

This deck is amazing. Let's highlight the division of spaces by dropping a chandelier over the table and create soft lighting in the seating area.

• Step lighting on the rise of that first step will help to create a safer entertainment space I recommend Hinkley Step Light 1546BZ-LED. The louvers on this fixture will direct the light downward and prevent blinding of your guests sitting at the table. This is 12V LED and will run on 1.7 watts.

• Add deck lighting on the inside of your deck posts to define the space and create a soft light for your seating area. Try 15765AZT27; it takes 1.9 watts.

• For dinner parties and entertaining, drop a low-voltage chandelier from the center of the pergola. Products like Kichler's 15402OZ are rated for exterior and easy to install. This specific chandelier will produce a 100 watts, perfect lighting for an intimate exterior gathering.

Louvers on the Hinkley Step Light directs light downward to prevent blinding guests while lighting the way on deck steps.

Kichler's chandelier can be used to light up outdoor dinner parties.

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