Key takeaways
- Spacing depends on the fixture and the look
- Light pools should overlap, not blaze
- Stagger fixtures on both sides for wide paths
- The Fixture Planner counts fixtures for your path
Path lights should show the way without lighting up the whole yard.
Overlap the pools
Each fixture makes a pool of light on the ground. Pools should overlap a little so there are no dark gaps and no bright spots.
Wide paths
Wide paths often work best with fixtures staggered on both sides.
Shield them
Shielded tops keep the bulb out of your eyes. The Fixture Planner on this site counts fixtures for your path.
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