Exterior lighting question

[Tonja B]

I agree same light different sizes...but my question is...l have 3 smaller and 2 larger lights (we are building) contractors put large lights at entrance and smaller at garage and garage entrance...doesn't seem right. l think the smaller at entrances and garage ones larger..any opinions?

[K'ledgeBldr]

Originally Posted by Tonja B

I agree same light different sizes...but my question is...l have 3 smaller and 2 larger lights (we are building) contractors put large lights at entrance and smaller at garage and garage entrance...doesn't seem right. l think the smaller at entrances and garage ones larger..any opinions?

This is NOT an opinion-
Yes, the builder has it correct. The rule of thumb for front entry lighting is 1/3 the hgt of the door- or about 27"h.

[Briolat21]

Originally Posted by Tonja B

I agree same light different sizes...but my question is...l have 3 smaller and 2 larger lights (we are building) contractors put large lights at entrance and smaller at garage and garage entrance...doesn't seem right. l think the smaller at entrances and garage ones larger..any opinions?

The way you're builder is doing it is pretty standard.

Listen to k'ledge builder .... small fixtures next to doors just look horrendous. Looks like a doll house light got put up accidentally on a real home.