Outdoor Lamp Post Globes

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Vanessa is a New York-based designer specializing in architectural lighting. Whether you are planning an event, want to illuminate your backyard retreat or simply need advice on what lamp to purchase for your bedroom, Vanessa will be more than happy to share her knowledge and expertise.

Updated 14/04/2021

For your outdoor lamp post that might have had a globe shatter for a host of exotic reasons, we offer outdoor lamp post globes. Maybe you just want to do something different with your outdoor lamp post. Maybe put on a frosted globe, or a colored one for a seasonal touch. Whatever your motivations, this collection of outdoor lamp post globes will satisfy it.

Buying Guide

How tall should an outdoor lamp post be?

An outdoor lamp post globe should range between 6 and 14 feet, but it really depends on how it’s been used. In fact, most street lamps are around 9 and 14 feet high, although you can easily find taller models.

If, on the contrary, you were planning on using an outdoor lamp post globe in your garden for decorative purposes and home security, then it should definitely be a bit shorter. The recommended height for garden lamp posts is between 6 and 9 feet.

Don’t forget to take your other existing decorative elements into consideration too in order to create a harmonious feel. If you want your outdoor lamp post globes to inspire an uplifting sense of verticality, then they should be taller than your other furniture and garden items.

How do you install an outdoor lamp post?

Whether you are replacing your outdoor lamp post globes due to damage or cosmetic reasons, it’s helpful to know how to install an outdoor lamp post correctly.

Dig a 22” deep hole with a 12” diameter for the post and a trench for the wire. Fill the hole with 6” of gravel. Then, dig an 18” deep trench from the post hole to the house.

Next, run the PVC conduit from the house to the posthole. Place a 12-gage UF-rated wire through the PVC, leaving an extra 9’ of wire near the posthole and the house to connect to the breaker box. Then, pour concrete into the posthole and leave 6” of conduit exposed.

Finally, run the wires up through the lamppost and push it into the concrete. Use straps to brace the lamppost until the concrete dries. Connect the matching colored wires from the post to the globe. Finally, call an electrician to connect the wires to your breaker box.

How do I choose an outdoor light fixture for my house?

Outdoor lamp post globes reflect an upscale vintage aesthetic that work well for many different types of houses, but it’s important that you select one that matches your unique home.

Consider where on your property your lamp should stand, the type of lighting your home already gets, and the types of weather you will most commonly experience. Picking weather-resistant globes will be a good idea regardless of your local forecast!

Globe light fixtures can have from one to five bulbs. If you’re planning on getting a pair of lamp posts, it may be a good idea to go with one or two globes; Get four or five, if you’re looking for more of a statement piece. Finally, remember that it’s generally a good idea to pick a classic neutral shade such as black or white for such an integral piece’s main metal fixtures.