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Façade lighting

Façade lighting

for houses & commercial buildings

Façade lighting that shows buildings at their best in the dark has long been standard for churches, museums and the like. Commercial buildings also benefit from carefully planned façade lighting and the appealing interplay of light and shadow. The benefits of exterior walls discreetly bathed in light are also appreciated in the private sector: for greater comfort and security as well as an inviting ambience. Well-planned object lighting for stairs and trees in private homes and, for example, fountains and statues in public areas is also indispensable.

Façade lighting with wall luminaires for private houses

LED façade lighting can be realised in very different ways depending on the house and taste. Up & down lighting is popular for detached houses and apartment blocks, where the light is emitted upwards and downwards and creates impressive plays of light on the walls. The exterior lighting of the house wall can also be realised with recessed luminaires or wall luminaires that emit their light only upwards or only downwards. Equipped with a twilight sensor and timer, the light only switches on when it gets dark and switches off again at a later hour, depending on your preference.

Private houses illuminated from below with spotlights

Facades can be harmoniously illuminated with spotlights placed on the ground in front of the exterior walls. The spotlights can either be permanently installed or flexibly positioned with ground spikes. Set at regular intervals, the house wall is softly illuminated so that the paths around the house are safe to walk on even in the dark and the area is less attractive to burglars.

Façade lighting for commercial buildings

Professionally planned façade lighting is recommended for commercial buildings so that customers and employees can enter the building safely. Depending on the location of the car park, it can also be illuminated, at least partially, from the exterior wall luminaires of the company building. In addition, façade lighting makes the company building, including the inscription and logo, easily recognisable from a distance - on busy roads, this certainly contributes to the level of recognition.

Façade lighting for commercial buildings

Fountains and statues illuminated at night are a familiar sight in public spaces. This type of object lighting can also be realised with different types of luminaires on company premises or at home. The option of softly illuminating plants and trees from dusk is popular. Staircases can also be made safer with well-planned lighting and designed to be stylish and inviting even after dusk.

Smart façade lighting

Homogeneous orientation light, a romantic and cosy lighting mood or an exuberant party atmosphere: smart outdoor lights for the façade are an enrichment for the outdoor area, which can be easily reconfigured at any time via app, remote control or voice. Well-known systems such as Philips Hue, Innr Lighting or Eglo Connect offer a wide range of networked luminaires with RGB colour changes, adjustable colour temperature and programmable light scenes. Coupling with sensors such as the mobile, battery-operated motion detector from Philips Hue is particularly convenient.


Lighting design for every lighting project

We offer customised, expert lighting advice for large and small commercial lighting projects. Feel free to contact us and we will discuss your options without obligation.


FAQ: Frequently asked questions about façade lighting

Do I need a licence for façade lighting?

What light colour should be used for façade lighting?

Which lighting technology is best suited for façade lighting?

What should I look out for when choosing the right spotlights and lamps?

What is the best way to position façade lighting from below?

What needs to be considered when it comes to light pollution?