Traditional Exteriors

Traditional exterior lighting has to do two jobs: suit the architecture and survive the elements, so specifiers need to confirm the IP rating and material before ordering. IP44 is a common baseline for sheltered positions such as covered entries and porches, while fully exposed walls, gable ends and coastal sites call for a higher rating and a finish built to resist corrosion. For traditional exterior wall lights, materials such as solid brass, cast aluminium and stainless steel each age differently, so check whether the finish is powder-coated, painted or a natural metal that will patina over time. That choice affects both maintenance and how the fitting looks a few seasons after installation. On heritage projects, confirm style and finish against any design guidelines before ordering, so approvals do not hold up the job. For a wider view of weatherproof options across the range, browse the Exterior category.

A traditional exterior scheme works best when every fitting shares the same design language, so specifiers should build the spec around one coordinated range of traditional exterior lighting rather than mixing styles. Wall-mounted fittings set the tone at the entry and along the facade, and the Exterior Wall Lights range provides the fittings to complete that layer. Where the scheme extends to driveways, paths and garden edges, the Bollard, Post & Pillar Lights range carries the look down to ground level, so specifiers looking for exterior lanterns traditional in style can keep posts, pillars and wall fittings consistent across the whole site. Specifying across these ranges together keeps finishes and colour temperatures aligned and simplifies procurement, because one order covers the full scheme. Trade pricing and stock availability across the full exterior range are confirmed through the Domus Partner network, so quantities and lead times are settled before the job starts.