Inspirations

10 Easy Pieces: Porch Lights

If you’re lucky enough to live in a house with a porch, you’ll need illumination for summer evenings: here are some ideas for ceiling lights.

the schoolhouse otis 4 inch outdoor ceiling light comes in four finishes; $19 9
Above: The Schoolhouse Otis 4-Inch Outdoor Ceiling Light comes in four finishes; $199.
the sea gull lighting outdoor ceiling fixture is $100.61 at sea gull experts. 10
Above: The Sea Gull Lighting Outdoor Ceiling Fixture is $100.61 at Sea Gull Experts.
from the nauset lantern shop, the handmade onion ceiling lantern without cones  11
Above: From the Nauset Lantern Shop, the handmade Onion Ceiling Lantern Without Cones is an adaptation of the classic onion lantern used on fishing schooners. Available in copper, brass, and pewter, prices start at $429 for the medium size.
the kenroy home beacon flint close to ceiling lighting is $133.20 at destina 12
Above: The Kenroy Home Beacon Flint Close to Ceiling Lighting is $133.20 at Destination Lighting.
the wright metal flush mount light at pottery barn, shown in bronze, is $149. 13
Above: The Wright Metal Flush Mount Light at Pottery Barn, shown in Bronze, is $149.
the rejuvenation paige articulating dome cylinder fixture, shown in matte white 14
Above: The Rejuvenation Paige Articulating Dome Cylinder Fixture, shown in matte white, is $399.
the deborah ehrlich jelly jar light small is $275 at march. 15
Above: The Deborah Ehrlich Jelly Jar Light Small is $275 at March.
the rejuvenation crawford 14 inch flush mount light comes in oil rubbed bronze 16
Above: The Rejuvenation Crawford 14 Inch Flush Mount Light comes in oil-rubbed bronze (shown), brushed nickel, aged brass; $369.
the barnlight original warehouse flush mount pendant is $172. 17
Above: The Barnlight Original Warehouse Flush Mount Pendant is $172.
the schoolhouse alabax large light, shown in black, is a remodelista favorite.  18
Above: The Schoolhouse Alabax Large Light, shown in black, is a Remodelista favorite. Made in porcelain, the light can be specified with a UL damp rating; $199.

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N.B.: This post was originally published on May 11, 2011. We have updated it with new and additional product selections and current pricing.