Outdoor decks are versatile gathering places for friends, family, or a peaceful place to spend some quality alone time. Your choice of decking boards, posts, and railings establishes the aesthetic of your outdoor space, but to take your design even further, add some deck lighting.
One of our favorite lines of deck lighting is from DEKOR, which we now carry in-store at all our Southern California lumber yard locations.
Read on for insight into how the right deck lighting can transform your space and why DEKOR products are the ideal choice for your lighting project.
Why install deck lighting?
Deck lighting activates your outdoor space at night, making your deck more attractive, safer, and more useful. Incorporating light into all the corners of your deck shows off all your beautiful woodwork and creates pops of sparkle throughout your space. Instead of a limited area of lighting with murky darkness beyond, nighttime illumination draws the eye around the full perimeter of your deck and encourages your use of the full expanse of your deck. Inset step lights or railing lighting reduces the chances of accidental stumbles and makes it easier to orient yourself in the space. If your deck doesn’t have existing illumination, now’s the time to start considering it.
For DIYers: easier than you may think
Older deck lighting systems were complicated and cumbersome, requiring detailed planning and installation by a professional. DEKOR’s line of deck lighting features low-voltage products, so it’s easier – and safer – to install by an experienced DIYer. Professional decking contractors also appreciate the straightforward installation process and find that the quality of DEKOR lighting is on par – if not better – than some of the pricier pro systems.
For contractors: an upsell opportunity
Because of its economical pricing, DEKOR lighting delivers a fantastic value, making it a no-brainer to upsell to decking clients. Previously, homeowners would balk at the price of installing complicated lighting systems on top of an already-pricey deck, but DEKOR lighting provides an opportunity to create the “full package” for clients without breaking their budget.
Versatile products
To create a perfectly illuminated deck, simply choose the appropriate types of lights, all of which we now carry in our stores, along with the necessary connector cables, splitters, and more. Here are the DEKOR lights you can check out in-store:
- Recessed DekDots – Waterproof LED lights designed to be walked on and lay flush with surfaces
- Outdoor LED Recessed Stair Light – Illuminate stairs and steps with an adjustable30° light angle
- LED Puck Lights – Low-profile, brightly-colored LED lights for landscaping or to set the mood
- Elite Bi-Directional Post Light – A versatile post light featuring two separate-sized windows that cast a different light pattern when rotated
Modern features
DEKOR lighting systems feature two modes of control: a standard photocell timer or a WiFi controller, enabling control and monitoring of the system through a smartphone app. In addition to lighting, DEKOR systems can also incorporate NexGen USB Chargers, a 10-watt USB charger that you can incorporate into railings, posts, and under tables.
Beyond deck lighting
The DEKOR lightning solutions we stock are primarily for decks and deck railings, but some of these products, like the LED puck lights, can be used anywhere. We also have the ability to special order DEKOR landscape lighting, all of which you can integrate into a single system.
If you’re not maximizing your outdoor deck space at night, you’re missing out. With DEKOR’s new line of smart, economical products, now is the time to transform your deck into an elegant nighttime gathering area.
Want to talk deck lighting? Bring pictures of your deck to your local J&W Lumber and we’ll help you plan the perfect solution.