Outdoor directional lights are exterior fittings with an adjustable head whose beam can be aimed at a facade, a tree, a shrub or an entrance. The category holds 5 Zambelis products rated 2 to 10 W, with 290 to 1023 lm of luminous flux, warm white 2700K or 3000K light and IP65 protection throughout. They are used to pick out facades, garden plants, terraces and entrances where accent light is needed rather than general yard lighting.
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An outdoor directional light does not light the whole garden but highlights one feature, so start by deciding what it will light and from how far away.
Fittings in this category are rated 2 to 10 W with 290 to 1023 lm of luminous flux. A lower-output model suits a low shrub, a stone or a house number lit from close by. A taller tree, a facade column or a wall lit from a few metres away needs a stronger fitting. A large facade or a wide tree canopy is usually lit by several evenly spaced fittings rather than one powerful one, which gives fewer hot spots and harsh shadows.
All these fittings give warm white light at 3000K or 2700K. Warm light brings out the tones of timber, brick and stone, and greenery looks more natural in the evening than under cool light. 2700K is warmer still and suits timber facades or decking. Within one area, such as a single facade, do not mix 2700K and 3000K fittings, as the difference shows clearly on a pale wall. If other lights already illuminate the garden, match their colour temperature.
Every fitting in this category is rated IP65: dust-tight and protected against water jets from any direction, so it can be installed in the open. It must not, however, be submerged or placed where water collects. Housings are mostly aluminium, with an acrylic or tempered glass window. The outdoor cable connection must be as well sealed as the fitting itself, so it is best done by an electrician.
Mount a directional light so the fitting itself is as discreet as possible while the beam falls on the target surface. Aim it away from paths and neighbours' windows so it does not dazzle passers-by. Housings come in black, brown and green. Black and brown are easy to match to a facade, fence or decking, while a green housing almost disappears among plants. Before installing, consider the distance to the power supply and the cable route.
| Parameter | In this category | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 2–10 W | accent light rather than general yard lighting |
| Luminous flux | 290–1023 lm | higher output for a more distant or taller feature |
| Colour temperature | 2700K, 3000K | warm white |
| IP rating | IP65 | dust-tight, protected against water jets |
For other outdoor options, see outdoor wall lights, spike lights and outdoor recessed lights.
Yes, every outdoor directional light in this category is rated IP65: dust-tight and protected against water jets from any direction. That means they can be installed in the open. They must not be submerged or fitted where water collects.
Warm white at 2700K or 3000K is the usual choice for facades and trees, as it brings out the tones of timber, brick and stone and shows greenery naturally in the evening. Every outdoor directional light in this category uses one of these. Keep to one colour temperature within an area.
A few watts of LED light are usually enough to pick out a facade detail or column, and the outdoor directional lights in this category are rated 2 to 10 W. Luminous flux, here 290 to 1023 lm, gives a better comparison. A larger facade is best lit with several fittings.
An outdoor directional light gives a focused beam to highlight one feature, such as a tree, column or entrance. A floodlight spreads light more widely at higher power and is used to light areas. The directional lights in this category are rated 2 to 10 W.
An outdoor directional light is usually fitted on a facade, a fence, a terrace post or at ground level beside a plant, so the fitting stays discreet and the beam falls on the feature. Aim it away from paths and neighbours' windows, and leave outdoor wiring to an electrician.
