Bollard Lighting
Bollard lighting is used to illuminate pathways and landscapes for pedestrian use and safety. The word bollard originated from a marina term that refers to the post used to hold ropes that secure a boat to a dock making an obvious similarity to the design.
You may consider bollard lights as a type of outdoor LED lighting. These outdoor lights are mostly round or square post-style fixtures in 2-4 feet high. The light that they project is horizontally or downward to provide walkway lighting.
It sounds functional, isn’t it? But bollard lighting is becoming increasingly popular for styling outdoor space and can now be found in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Bollards can be used to light your outdoor spaces in a variety of ways. You can find them in a range of styles and sizes, but knowing how to properly specify and use bollards is essential for creating a successful lighting design.
Continue reading to learn more about lighting your pathways with bollards and to know more about mounting height, spacing, and light direction can affect the design of your project.