What gets lit on a lake lot
Lake homes have a long walk to the water and a lot of dark ground in between. Lighting connects the house to the dock and makes the trip safe after sunset.
- Path and step lights from the patio down to the water
- Low lights along dock edges and steps
- Piling and post lights
- Uplights on shoreline oaks and cypress
- Boathouse and lift lighting
Built for wet, buried and exposed conditions
Fixtures near water need to be rated for wet locations, and connections need to be sealed. Long runs from the house to the dock need the right cable size so the far lights are not dim. Ask any installer how they handle the run length and the waterproofing.
Keep the water dark where it matters
Good dock lighting is low and shielded, aimed at walking surfaces and edges rather than out across the lake. That keeps glare out of the eyes of anyone on the water and keeps the view from your porch.