A well-lit entrance enables you to greet guests. Wall lanterns on each side of the door will provide a warm, welcoming look, while assuring safety. under a porch or other overhang you can use recessed close-to-ceiling or chain hung fixtures.

A separate rear entrance can be lighted with a wall lantern installed over the keyhole. To conserve energy, consider using high-intensity discharge or compact fluorescent light sources like mercury vapor or high pressure sodium, although these are usually decorative in appearance.

For safety and security, install a wall fixture on the top gables of your home with a motion senser attached.

Low-level path lights, which spread circular patterns of light, will brighten the walkway, while highlighting nearby flower beds and shrubs. Low level path lights can also be used for long driveways.