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Spots & Built-in · March 2026 · 6 min reading

How to choose a powerful outdoor spot?

Lumens, IP, lighting angle, power supply: the 4 criteria that decide whether your spot survives in winter.

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Team Lumihome
Published on 12 March 2026
How to choose a powerful outdoor spot?

A good outdoor spot is not just an eye-catching one. Four technical criteria determine whether it will really last in time, resist the seasons and deliver the light you need.

1. Lumens, not watts

The wattage indicates the consumption, not the brightness. For the actual brightness, it is the lumen which counts:

  • 10 – 80 lumens: decorative tags, atmosphere
  • 100 – 300 lumens: terminals and aisle appliqués
  • 500 – 1,500 lumens: entrance, garage, parking
  • 2000+ lumens: projectors, large facades, safety

2. The IP index, the only guarantee of waterproofness

The IP is a two-digit code: dust, then water. For external use in France, aim at a minimum IP44. For ground lighting near a gutter or swimming pool, IP65 or more.

Lumihome publishes the exact IP on each product sheet. No marketing round.

3. Solar, 230V or 12V?

Three solutions, three cases of use. The solar is unbeatable for flexibility and zero cost but depends on the sun. The 230V guarantees constant power but requires a connection (and often an electrician). The 12V low voltage is ideal around the swimming pools and for secure self-installation.

4. Manufacturing quality

Failures do not come from LEDs — they come from joints, motion sensor (UV ageing), battery (12 to 24 months on cheap models) and foot (rust). stainless steel or heat-lapped aluminium, with replaceable lithium battery.

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In summary

For an outdoor spot that lasts: lumens adapted to your use, IP44 minimum (65 if direct exposure), consistent power supply with your project, and quality materials. Lumihome masteres the 4 criteria on the entire range.

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Balcony lighting: 6 bright ideas to enjoy its balcony

Lumihome Tips · 6 min reading
Balcony lighting: 6 bright ideas to enjoy its balcony

Holding a balcony is a real bargain. It is an opportunity to enjoy friendly outdoor moments as soon as the weather allows it... provided it is well arranged. good outdoor led lighting So how do we light up this extra little room strategically, without any cluttering? Here are all our ideas to light up and enjoy your bacon. 

Why light up his balcony? 

Enjoy additional space 

Lighting a balcony allows you to enjoy extra square meters as soon as the beautiful days arriveIt is a convenient way to extend summer nights when the heat wave is installed and it is good to be outside. Illuminating a balcony will allow you to enjoy an hour with friends if you have the right furniture, a family dinner or simply sip a tea from nightfall, just before going to bed. 

Highlight your home 

Light up a balcony, It's also about highlighting it., as well as the entire housing. Holding a well-lit balcony can become a real asset when you want to sell a property. By lighting this space in a clever and aesthetic way, you value itThe buyers will be able to project themselves and imagine enjoying these extra square meters when the good days arrive. The balcony lighting therefore makes sense. 

6 bright ideas to illuminate the balcony

Lighting a balcony may seem simple at first glance, but this action requires a little time to think. Lighting shall be placed in strategic locations To properly illuminate the space, without bulking or dazzling the guests. So be careful, the dimensions and the power of the luminaires must be carefully chosen. You will also have to take into account the configuration and size of your balcony, not to forget whether or not to consider the presence of an electrical system. Finally, your choice will also depend on the desired atmosphere (intimistic, festive, bohemian). 

A bright garland for a festive atmosphere

Would you like to create a soft and sieved atmosphere, ideal for receiving friends around a summer hour? light garland led is made for you. Design and graphics, it allows to structure a space while giving a small festive look. It has the advantage of integrating into all styles. Lumihome offers an outdoor garland pack to create a soft atmosphere on your balcony, points out Christophe Coelho. Easy to install, it is protected against water: perfect for uncovered balconies! You can set it on the guardrail to create a guinguette spirit or behind a window breaker for a bohemian spirit. 

Solar lighting for an ecological garden 

The lighting has not been thought up for your balcony? It does not have any electrical installations? Forget the extension to slide under the door and the tedious installations! You can illuminate it efficiently thanks to solar lighting, but not any. Run off low-end solar solutions for sale on a large surface, and opt for Lumihome solar luminaires, as powerful as conventional lighting, advises Christophe Coelho. They benefit from innovative and patented technology based on the combination of a new generation solar sensor, a battery capable of delivering constant intensity and ultra-efficient lighting. Table lamps, our solar lights come in different forms to take place on your balcony and illuminate it in a totally ecological way!

Black solar led table lamp HALO - 3 lighting modes - max 250 lumens - USB socket - Lumihome-France.com

A suspension on the balcony, as at home 

Inspire yourself from the interior decoration for the outside: this is the current trend of designing the outdoor space as a living room. So, on the terrace as well as on the balcony, the suspension has its place. Discover Ventana de Lumihome: an outdoor luminaire to hang and screw on the ceiling, with timeless style. Only conditions: own a roof or a roof thrust above your balcony and have an electric connection! 

 

 

A wall applicator to save space 

Balconies often tend to be small or narrow. Every inch counts! That's why you should not hesitate to use the space on the walls. To avoid taking up space with your lights, opt for wall appliqués. If you have an electric arrival on the wall, discover the Lumihome 230V solutions. If on the contrary, this has not been thought up, not everything is lost. You can opt for the same Lumihome outdoor solar appliques. Luna, Genova, Dublin or Koops, choose according to the style of your balcony. Avoid multiplying appliqués advises Christophe Coelho. One or two lamps positioned at strategic locations are sufficient. 


Light, nomadic and decorative objects to give style to the balcony 

To light up a balcony, without cluttering it, while giving it a certain style, you can also opt for decorative exterior luminaires. Perfect for small balconies, they sit on furniture and move as you please. Lumihome offers you the 230V light sphere. Easy to place, move and replace, it will bring intimate and warm lighting to your balcony. And to enhance your space, discover our crystal LED lamp to be placed on your furniture. Decorative and elegant, it will bring soft and original lighting to your space. 


You now have all the maps in hand to light up your balcony in anticipation of the good days that are coming. Even if your balcony has a shelter, remember to choose luminaires suitable for outdoors and designed to withstand the weather. 

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