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BRIGHT IDEAS FOR LIVING OUT-OF-DOORS

By

Jan Reynolds Sylvania Residential Lighting and Color Consultant Bringing the indoors out, and the outdoors in is a very popular move today. As warm weather sets in, most families long to get outside, live informally, and get as much out of their homes and gardens
as possible.

Cooking over hot coals or charcoal on

patio, terrace, or just in the back yard can be fun. Even playing

game

of badminton, or croquet seems to be the order of the day. Actually, after the sun has set, and

the weather does seem to cool off a{ter a hot, sunny morning and afternoon, it's fun to herd the family together for a cookout. One method of making your back yard, patio or terrace more attractive as well as more functional is to

light it properly for evening hours

done. Lighting
galage and service areas.

is needed in many outdoor locations

Dining and game

when much of the family entertaining or jusr plain relaxing is

front, side, and back entrances,

as

well

as

areas should be

lighted too, so that many daytime acivities

can be extended
So, perhaps, the

to after-dark hours.
following "bright ideas" prepared by Sylvania's Residential Lighting Department will

answer some of your questions, as to how

yur family

can fully appreciate the fun of outdoor living.

ENTRANCES
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We all know the value and importance of safety lighting

for front, side and back entrances. But in addition

to your normal entrance illumination

front door to make your guests feel welcome,

at the back door (and side door, where necessary), and garage locations

units at the

spotlight on your favorite tree, flower bed or shrubbery

why not try a flood or

?

It will tend to make your property look

larger and

certainly more attractive. Or try adjustable units under the eaves or overhang, being sure that the fixtures are

installed high enough, and so directed that they cause no glare to

friends or neighbors. Attractive mushroom, flower or leaf-shaped

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units are a charming way of lighting rock gardens, pathways or flower beds. Remember that a well-lighted exterior, when properly
designed and controlled

surroundings, and also

will create far more attractive will prove to be a safeguard

against prowlers and unwelcome intruders. There Me many good-looking units available

today to do the trick, and following are

some ideas of how

to use them.

GARAGE AND SERVICE AREAS

Garage and service areas should be adequately lighted for your own protection, as well as for

your guests and passersby

to drop in and share your hospitaliry.

Adjustable spots or floods

to make your home look "lived in" and

as

though you wished people

properly light such areas. Tuck them under the overhang of the

using PAR-38 bulbs

(rlo watts)

will

g r^ge entrance

gaftge (or larger). Or attach them to a near-by tree.

one on each side

if you have

a double

If desired, protective reflectors

(painted to blend with

the garage itself, or finished in brushed brass or aluminum) may add additional shielding for these bulbs. Use only the outdoor, hard glass PAR's,

if they are to

be unshielded in adjustable

sockets, otherwise rain, snow of the elements can crack them when they are lighted.

A "plus" is a post lantern used at the front entrance of the drive to provide needed illumination at this often "shadowy" location.

PATHIJTAYS

AND WALKS

Winding walks around the house or leading to a garden, should most certainly be lighted type, bell-shaped fixrures, or even anificial rocks serve very well

vent accidents, missteps, or falls, and also to brighten up the footwalks. In such spots, low mushroom

to

pre-

particulady when there is apt

to be a step down or a step up. These "spots" of light

will

create a charming touch, and also make children and adults

want to be outside after dark. It wiil give them

confidence in their steps.
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OUTDOOR DINING

PATIO OR BACK YARD

Cookouts, barbecues, and family picnics are almost everyday occurrences in these rather hectic times,

TERRACE,

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With the many small electrical appliances found in most kitchens today, it's a very simple matter to
bring them outside, plug them into a convenieflce outlet
delicious dinner or snack. Rotisseries, frypans, toasters, coffee makers, blenders, etc. are only a few that we find in most average homes nowadays. Then too, radio, portable TV and Hi-Fi sets are often dragged out-of-doors to add to the enjoyment of a get together

weatherproof, of course

and prepare

in your favorite outdoof spot. At times, these spots

seem like another room added

to your home.

So, why not get even more pleasure out of outdoor living.

Light your dining and food preparation areas. There

arc many simple ways of doing this. One, is by the use of
a number of adjustable floodlights or spotlights, so located
as

to light the areas vou wish, and still not be glaring and harsh,
or annoying to the family, guests or your next door neighbors.

You don't need complicated, expensive equipment either

bulbs

bulbs (flood or spot) are recommended where food is being prepared and particularly where people are

in white or lighdy tinted shades, depending upon personal preferences. However, the yellow

just a swivel socket containing PAR-38

dining, because this particular color attracts less insects. Not that the yellow sources are actually bug
destroyers or preventatives, but rather that these flying pests see the yellow

light

less readily than they

do white, blue, green or red

sure, on the other hand, to have several white floods or spots

areas,

so consequently, they are not drawn as quickly to the yellow light. Be

in other than food preparation or dining

to draw insects from these specific locations.

Mount your bulbs on

rrees

or on poles (such as the

Spike-Lite which is a six foot pole with swivel socker

aheady attached and equipped with a heavy duty

pl"g). Direct light on the barbecue pit or open fireplace, so rhat it's easy to tell when the food
cord and is ready. You mighr even use a pole wirh three adjustable
spots

the surrounding ground arca and the third one on

some nearby planring, rree or flower bed a

directing one at the cooking area, one on just to add

bit of "bright magic." However, be sure the light doesn't shine into the chef's eyes. The flood type bulb is usually preferred in this instance, because of the wider beam of light produced. Don't just stop with this "utility" lighting

light up some of the

trees

in the immediate surroundings

add strings of oriental lanrerns over rhe dining arca and

festive, and the food seems to taste much beter . . . the frankforts and potato salad

- it will make a difference, -

be far more
seem

will

like

dish fit for a king or queen. Try Bug-lites (yellow) in these light weight lanrerns

they add a spark

of color and will help keep the insects away. Put an adjustable floodlighr at rhe foot of a stately rree, or attach the unit to one of the lower branches, and see what shadows it creates, and how the tree in the otherwise darkness of the night. It, indeed, will appear ltke afairyland. The 100 watt mercury vaPor bulb in a special compact fixture equipped with ballast will add an enchanting effect to trees or any green shrubbery display. The color tone of this source emphasizes greens, green yellows
stands out

and blue spruce, but

will distort the warm

reds, etc.

Do you have a brightly colored umbrella table with a group of chairs ? Why nor provide a rouch of indirect lighting over this area? Attach a simple adjustable socket with a reflector bulb to the "stick"
of the umbrella (close to the ribs). By directing the light toward the underside of the opened umbrella
a

soft, indirect glow will result, and make a very pleasing atmosphere for dining. Tinted reflector bulbs

in pale pink, blue white or midnight blue may be used

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Although the white or clear bulb will result in less color distortion, than the tinted ones.
There is a great deal of weatherproof equipment on the market today which can be used for reading, sewing or other critical tasks, which is not only very efficient but most attracrive as well. Most of these

depending upon personal preference.

are constructed of metal

designed that all

of the light is cast down on the particular task, they provide ample lighting for almost any task. Few, if any of these units, are open at the top allowin g for any upward componenr of light because it would all be losr in the sky above.

black, white, perforated brass or aluminum ro mention only a few.

So

ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL POOL

You may be fortunate enough to have a small anifi,ciaI6r
even a natural pool or lake, which would be greatly enhanced

if it

were lighted after dark. One very easy and

rather attractive way is to use the

lily pond unit

clamped on an ordinary incandescent bulb.

Try a single pad, or a couple of them together on the

same cord. Some of these pads even are equipped

with an artifi,cial white plastic lily blossom. These pads are cast of bronze with a verde-green finish and others
made of Latex. So take your choice.
are

Ourdoor swimming pools should not be neglected during evening hours. Light them too. If possible,

built-in lighting equipment should be provided when the pool is installed. Usually a 25o watt or 40o at warr reflector lamp is sufficient for the average residential pool. Install the unit at the deep end
least 24"

to

3O't below the surface

of the water. Of course, {or larget pools several of these

recessed

units are necessafy.

If, on the other hand, no underwater lighting is provided,

PAR-38 bulbs) on long poles

then adjustable flood lamps (150 watt

lighting can come from strategically located flood lamps under eaves or from trees. However, this merhod of illumination is not always pleasing and can be glaring and uncomfortable to swimmers and
"warchers" . . . although it is probably better than no light at all for after-dark plunges.

10/

to I2t

can be used at each corner of the pool, or the overhead

GAMES AND SPORTS

It's a shame to have to stop your favorite game just with adjustable flood units will give you
a chance

because

it is getting too

dark to see properly, so

why not light up your game or sports areas? It isn't difficult. Again, the 10/ or longer poles equipped

to extend your outside activities. The PAR-38 bulb

can be used withour a protective covering on these poles. Also, the 20o watt white bowl bulb gives a

nicely diffused effect, bur it must be used in a reflector to protect it from the elements. Badminton, croquet, or ping pong areas can be lighted with these units. For example, four 10/ poles
are recommended, placed facing each other

left and righr of the net line

two about 3/ out from the net and about 5' to the the other two on the opposite side of the net in the same positions

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. . . adjust the sockets so that they face directly across the court. For croquet, again use four flood lamp poles (t5o watt PAR-38) with the reflector slightly tilted so that all four beams of light acually
cross over the center wicket

of the two starting wickets, one between the two side wickets,
the third to the right of the two finishing wickets,
and the fourth between the other two side wickets.

that is, one pole to the right

For an archery r^nge, two poles are suggested. One 10/ or 72t pole with a pair of adjustable floods directly at the target
one directed for general lighting, and the other aimed

between the archer and the target itself. Another flood lamp

which also will illuminate the area

unit should be located close to the target

itself, with the light beam directed beyond the
target, to make

it

easier

to retrieve arrows.

STIRING
Wherever possible,

of course, it is best to

have underground wiring installed for use

with outdoor

lighting equipment. If a new house is being built then it is much smarter to dig a trench and install
this type of wiring before any grass is planted ot any landscaping is actually done
and money, and cause less "mess" for the owner.

it will save time

However,

if it is ptactical to use only "above

the ground" wiring, then

it can be done safely

and

effectively, if it is planned properly. If weatherproof outlets are installed at the front, back and side of the house these may be used for "short distance" illumination distance" lighting is desired

long outdoor type cords and plugs can then be used for lighting the nearby terrace, patio or landscaping. If, on the other hand, "long

Duplex convenience outlet boxes mounted on a short metal pole may be used. Place them in the ground
ar strategic points, and with their long cords (40 feet,

trees, flower beds, pools, etc. then additional equipment must be used.

if necessary),

any type of lighting equipment

may be installed.
Care should be taken, however, that the cords are out of the way, and are not apt to be stepped on or

tripped over. As a matter of fact, for temporary use these same outdoor type cords and plugs may be plugged into a convenience outlet inside the house, and still will prove satisfactory. Just be certain that is, the that when you are planning any outdoor lighting of any kind, that all materials used

wiring

as

well as the fixtures or units themselves

are weatherProof.

BASIC LAMPS AND FIXTURES

for

OUTDOOR TIGHTING

SYTVANIA BUG LITE A ceramic coated yellow bulb that attracts fewer insects ideal for entrances, breezeways, patios, porches. Fits all standard fixtures. 25 to IJo watt sizes.

SYLVANIA PAR-38 LAMP Of weather-resistant "hard" glass

spotlite types. 75 and 150 watt
sizes.

in

floodlite and

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SWIVET SOCKET For outdoor lighting with PAR lamps. Adjustable for directing light where you want it. Ifeatherproof. PORTABLE FLOODLIGHT FIXTURES
Flat base and spear base types which permit adjustment

of light

beams

in

desired direction. For use with

PAR lamps.

SYLVANIA COLORED PAR LAMP In red, green, blue or yellow for floodlighting.
watts.

100