Archive for August, 2011

Contemporary Tropical by Hinkley Lighting

contemporary tropical wall light, post light and hanging light by Hinkley Lighting

Tropical, contemporary outdoor lighting by Hinkley Lighting

Featuring my favorite way to create a tropical resort at home! Hinkley Lighting launched its Elm family of contemporary tropical outdoor lights. The distressed, etched amber glass gives the hanging outdoor light a wind-battered appearance. The warm amber light from an energy-saving source, a LED bulb, can make you feel good down to your sandalled toes.
The regency bronze finish evokes twigs, river grass and other natural materials. Mount Elm family outdoor lights and you’ll begin to hear the ocean. It’s like placing a conch shell by your ear! Even if you are land-locked, this contemporary tropical design will bring the sun, sand and sea to your doorstep! Guests will be drawn to your Elm post lights like vacationers to a luau.
Hinkley Lighting’s Elm family speaks the language of the islands, hospitality! Consider these welcoming lights for your home away from the beach. 1151RB is 19” high. 1155RB is 18” high and 11” wide. 1152RB is 17.5” high and 8.25” wide. Serve up some mixed drinks with cocktail umbrellas. Kick up your feet and drift off into dreams sweeter than a pina colada.

Romantic Sorrento Aged Iron by Hinkley Lighting

Sorrento outdoor post light, hanging light and wall light by Hinkley Lighting

Outdoor Lighting Energy Saving Sorrento by Hinkley Lighting

Transport yourself to the Victorian Era with Hinkley Lighting’s Sorrento family. Hinkley Lighting presents refined Sorrento post lights, wall lights and hanging outdoor lighting in a Mediterranean style. Imagine hospitality in a world of abundant lace and silver framed photography. Floral elements and hand-applied copper highlights in cast aluminum.

Do you want to know a secret? These vintage lights conceal a modern advancement. Outdoor lighting energy saving fluorescent technology! Models 1420AI, 1421AI and 1422AI all take 100w medium bulbs.
These outdoor lights will melt your heart. These lights appear rain-drenched because of a beautiful clear seed-style outer glass. The wall light is a fashionable 17” tall and 8” wide. The post light is 28.75” tall and 12.25” wide. What feeling does the Sorrento collection evoke? You’ll envision a kiss on your gloved hand when you experience this romantic lighting.

Maxim Lighting Beam Contemporary Outdoor Wall Sconces

Energy Saving Maxim Beam Outdoor Wall Sconces

Energy Saving Maxim Beam Outdoor Wall Sconces by Maxim

First, choose a wall sconce that is designed for contemporary outdoor lighting. Select artfully crafted stainless steel and acrylic for clean lines. These finishes complement oak, cedar and composite decks or wall paneling. Simple lines give your outdoor accessories an uncluttered look.

Second, confirm that the outdoor wall lighting is made of the best industrial materials. Maxim Outdoor Lighting Beam modern family of energy saving outdoor wall sconces is durable enough to handle a damp climate or misty evenings. The white acrylic lens resists yellowing by the sun so the pairing of the earth tone oil rubbed bronze finish or silver stainless steel will look just as fresh years from now. When you select the 54346 wall sconce from Maxim, you are choosing a reliable lighting source for corridors that meets ADA compliance. These low profile, maintenance-free outdoor fluorescent wall sconces are perfect for a deck of a Zen garden.
Third, check if your choice of outdoor wall lighting gives you flexibility to change. Serenity is nurtured in a setting where your tastes can grow and change. Maybe you’ll become interested in  American Art Deco for your interior home decor later. If so, then these outdoor wall sconces will do during the transition from Zen to Art Deco. The geometric design of the 86300, also a 1-light wall sconce like the 54346, with oil rubbed bronze or stainless steel finish will match your contemporary decor.

Zenith | Modern Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Zenith Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

Zenith Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

The future is here and Maxim Lighting knows all about it. Their brand new Zenith outdoor lights really have a sense of character with their minimalist, geometric shapes and sleek finish–definitely a futuristic vibe perfect for modern homes and commercial or retail settings.

Maxim Lighting Zenith Outdoor Lights

Maxim Lighting Zenith Outdoor Lights

Contemporary outdoor lighting has a big range of styles but sometimes, “less is more” really is a true statement. These contemporary, European-designed fluorescent outdoor fixtures are a perfect combination of energy efficiency and durability. The Zenith EE collection features die-cast aluminum metal frames painted with a polyurethane powder coat, finished in your choice of Platinum or Architectural Bronze.

Outdoor Lighting | Zenith Outdoor Wall Lights

Outdoor Lighting | Zenith Outdoor Wall Lights

As far as outdoor wall lighting goes, Zenith really shines. Their extremely durable white acrylic lens diffuses the light nicely and creates a soft illumination on your porch or patio. The Zenith fluorescent light source gives the ultimate in energy saving and long life, as well, lasting up to as many as 10,000 hours. Plus, many Zenith EE fixtures can be used interior for corridors and hallways with ADA compliance.

Zenith Outdoor Lights with Platinum Finish

Zenith Outdoor Lights with Platinum Finish

The Zenith lights are also amazing because they come in energy saving outdoor fluorescent lighting models. Measuring roughly 15″ in diameter and extending from the wall by a mere 4.5″, these outdoor lights will save you an impressive amount on your electric bill and due Mother Nature a big favor in terms of sustainability, without skimping on your outdoor contemporary lighting style.

Zenith Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

Zenith Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

These Zenith outdoor lights are so new we are still in the process of uploading them to the BrilliantOutdoors.com website, so keep your eyes peeled for these contemporary lighting beauties in the Maxim Lighting section of our frequently updated site.

Zenith | Outdoor Fluorescent Lighting by Maxim

Zenith | Outdoor Fluorescent Lighting by Maxim

Wharf | Nautical Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Wharf Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Wharf Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Nautical themes are prevalent this summer and Maxim Lighting sure has their finger on the pulse of design trends. The Wharf lights are new, funky, and yet refined, and a breath of fresh air for the outdoor contemporary lighting community. Featuring two rich finish options, Empire Bronze and Oriental Bronze, the aluminum Wharf lights will brighten up your outdoors with the gentle glow of their 100 watt medium based bulb.

While the Wharf lights certainly feature contemporary elements like a sleek finish and simple, geometric forms, these gorgeous outdoor lights definitely fall into the nautical outdoor lighting category. Evoking memories of the lights on wharfs, twinkling late at night, these fixtures have a romantic appeal in addition to their purely functional presence. I can easily picture the Wharf lights adorning a modern seaside villa or local business.

Maxim Lighting Wharf Nautical Outdoor Wall Lights

Maxim Lighting Wharf Nautical Outdoor Wall Lights

The Wharf nautical fixtures feature three sizes of outdoor wall lights. They are available in 9.5″ high, 10″ high, and 10.5″ high models and would also create a great balance mixed and matched and spread around your home. Place Wharf lights by front doors, porches, garages, or in gazebos for the that truly authentic maritime look.

Wharf Outdoor Lights Product Page: http://www.brilliantoutdoors.com/max-35002.html

Wharf Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

Wharf Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

Taliesin | New Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Taliesin Craftsman Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Taliesin Craftsman Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

The Taliesin outdoor lights from Maxim Lighting are an incredible blending of traditional, oriental, transitional, and contemporary style elements. Featuring a rich Burnished finish and lush iridescent glass panels, the Taliesin lights really have an unusual glow and presence. Constructed of stainless steel, these hardy lights can withstand any weather, from the dry slopes of the Grand Canyon to the verdant landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. I can even picture them brightening up a front door or driveway in the cold Midwest on a winter’s night.

As far as contemporary outdoor lighting goes, Taliesin features uniquely modern accents like boxy, geometric shapes and simplified lines. The crossed lines and slanted “rooftops” of the frames also represent a sort of oriental style and the ornate details and subtle ornamentation of the Taliesin glass panes also allow these fixtures to fit nicely into the traditional outdoor lighting category. I can even see Craftsman lighting elements too, in the basic but high quality construction of these lights. Because of all these aspects, Taliesin can be categorized as transitional outdoor lighting as well. Taliesin wears many hats in the outdoor lighting arena and is versatile form for any outdoor decor.

Maxim Lighting Taliesin Outdoor Lights

Maxim Lighting Taliesin Outdoor Lights

The Taliesin family includes an outdoor hanging light, a post light, and four lovely varieties of outdoor wall lights. My personal favorite of these is the wall light which is enhanced by a back plate, anchoring it authoritatively to an outside wall, perhaps by your garage or in your gazebo. This Taliesin wall light measures an impressive 16.5″ high and 11″ wide and extends from the wall by 12″. Reminiscent of the unusual, natural architecture of the Grand Canyon, these outdoor lights have their own sense of style and character. Consider decorating your outdoors with Taliesin lights today and bring a little pizazz to your lawn or front porch.

Taliesin Lights Product Page: http://www.brilliantoutdoors.com/max-8045.html

Taliesin Maxim Lighting Outdoor Lights

Taliesin Maxim Lighting Outdoor Lights

Crown Hill | Unique Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Crown Hill Maxim Lighting Outdoor Lights

Crown Hill Maxim Lighting Outdoor Lights

Maxim Lighting really has some stunning outdoor lights this season and the Crown Hill fixtures are certainly turning heads in the design world. Featuring several finish options (some are limited according to the individual fixtures), Crown Hill lights are available in Black, White, Rust Patina, and Pewter. The glass options for Crown Hill are equally lovely and include clear beveled glass panes or frosted glass panels. The combination of these features creates a beautiful fixture that evokes images of ancient mariners and traditional, opulent castles.

Maxim Lighting Outdoor Lights | Crown Hill

Maxim Lighting Outdoor Lights | Crown Hill

These lights really are blending styles but the predominant accents to Crown Hill fall in the traditional outdoor lighting category. Delicate scroll work and detailed top and bottom accents to these fixtures remind me of  the intricate designs of cathedrals and Old World, European homes. There are also nautical outdoor lighting elements, like rounded, bulbous frames and dark, weathered finishes, which make the Crown Hill outdoor lights uniquely transitional in design and form.

Crown Hill Outdoor Wall and Hanging Light by Maxim Lighting

Crown Hill Outdoor Wall and Hanging Light by Maxim Lighting

The Crown Hill lighting family is a large one and features multiple outdoor ceiling and hanging lights, as well as post lighting and outdoor wall lights. My personal favorite of these sturdy die cast aluminum fixtures is the outdoor hanging lantern which measures an impressive 26″ high, 11″ wide, and has an adjustable chain length of 72″. Many of these fixtures are also available with a dimming option so you can even control the gentle illumination gracing your front door and outdoor walkways. Crown Hill outdoor lights are so new we’re still uploading them to the BrilliantOutdoors.com website, but keep a lookout for these suave beauties and other fixtures like Crown Hill in the Maxim Lighting section.

Crown Hill Nautical Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Crown Hill Nautical Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Builder | Transitional Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Builder Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

Builder Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

Sometimes outdoor lights just strike your fancy because of their uniqueness and the Builder fixtures by Maxim Lighting definitely fit that category. Featuring a lush Black finish on its sturdy aluminum frame, Builder utilizes geometry and lines to delineate space, much like modern architecture. And the panels of clear glass lining the Builder outdoor lights are delicate and delightful, creating a nice complement to the more powerful design aspects of the Builder fixture.

The Builder outdoor lights fall into both contemporary lighting and nautical lighting styles, so I would consider them to be of the transitional outdoor lighting variety as well. The straight, modernist lines of Builder’s frame pairs nicely with the round, somewhat nautical adornments surrounding them. And adding a contemporary touch to the fixture as a whole, Builder also features a dimmer so you can control the amount of illumination on your front porch or garage.

Builder Maxim Lighting Outdoor Post Light

Builder Maxim Lighting Outdoor Post Light

The Builder family of outdoor lights is small but mighty and features an outdoor post light and two varieties of outdoor wall lights. Of these three, my personal favorite is the outdoor post light. The main head of the post light measures an impressive 25″ high and 9.5″ in diameter and would look commanding and professional lining your driveway or front walk. (Product Number: 1023BK)

The Builder lights are so new they have yet to be uploaded to our BrilliantOutdoors.com website, but keep checking the transitional outdoor lighting section to see them appear and scope out other unusual, style-merging outdoor lights like Builder.

Builder Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Builder Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

North Church | Craftsman Lights by Maxim Lighting

North Church Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

North Church Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

For timeless Craftsman and traditional outdoor lighting quality, look no further than the new North Church outdoor lights by Maxim Lighting. These marvelous outdoor fixtures are available in lush, classic  finishes like Black, Pewter, and Rust Patina. And North Church’s frosted glass panes evoke memories of ornate old churches from times gone by, creating that enduring beauty of timeless architecture right on your front porch or in your home’s yard or garden.

North Church Outdoor Post Lights by Maxim Lighting

North Church Outdoor Post Lights by Maxim Lighting

Craftsman outdoor lighting takes many forms and North Church encapsulates the pure quality and geometry of such fixtures. The sharp angles of the North Church frame are nicely complemented by the curves of the ornamental rods adorning the outdoor wall lights. Combining Victorian and Craftsman elements, Maxim Lighting has created a astonishing example of traditional outdoor lighting sophistication, complete with a “steeple” decorating the top of each fixture.

North Church Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

North Church Outdoor Wall Lights by Maxim Lighting

The North Church outdoor lighting family features elegant post lights and two varieties of outdoor wall lights. My personal favorite of these choices is easily the North Church Craftsman outdoor wall up-light, which measures an impressive 19″ high and 6″ wide and extends from the wall by 7″. Mimicking the glory and balance of classic church architecture, these North Church outdoor lights will really put you in a devoutly fashionable mood.

North Church Outdoor Lights Product Page: http://www.brilliantoutdoors.com/max-1050.html

North Church Outdoor Post Light by Maxim Lighting

North Church Outdoor Post Light by Maxim Lighting

Westport | Nautical Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Westport Nautical Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Westport Nautical Outdoor Lights by Maxim Lighting

Nautical outdoor lighting is definitely all the rage this summer and Maxim Lighting is certainly on top of transitional lighting trends with this new outdoor family, Westport. Featuring a rugged and dashing Artesian Bronze finish and lush Mocha cloud glass, Westport is the perfect marriage of modern design and functional sea-worthiness. Constructed of Vivex, a material capable of withstanding practically any weather condition (except for maybe the explosion of the sun), these outdoor lights will last you a lifetime and bring glorious illumination to your walkways and front door for the end of your days.

Westport Outdoor Post Light by Maxim Lighting

Westport Outdoor Post Light by Maxim Lighting

The Westport family consists of an outdoor ceiling light, a hanging light, a post light, and three sizes of outdoor wall lights. My favorite of these is the nautical outdoor wall sconce which measures an impressive 25″ high and 13″ wide and extends from the wall by 16″. This sea captain in lighting form is certain not to be overlooked by even the most shipwrecked guest, so liven up your home with Westport outdoor lights today and keep away the Kraken and Davy Jones with your beautiful and enduring transitional outdoor lighting.

Westport Outdoor Lights Product Page: http://www.brilliantoutdoors.com/max-40103.html

Westport Outdoor Ceiling Light by Maxim Lighting

Westport Outdoor Ceiling Light by Maxim Lighting