Facade lighting
Discover the versatility of outdoor lighting with Maretti Lighting
Our advanced lighting solutions elevate the concept of outdoor lighting to a whole new level of style and functionality. As specialists in creating breathtaking lighting designs, we combine innovation and craftsmanship to transform the exterior facades of apartment complexes, hotels, hospitality venues, offices, and more into true showpieces.
Functional façade lighting
Functional façade lighting is essential for the daily safety and comfort around your home or business premises. When you come home late at night, proper lighting ensures you can safely drive up the driveway without hitting obstacles. It also makes it easier to find the keyhole and allows you to get indoors quickly during a downpour. For visitors and delivery personnel, functional façade lighting is equally important. House numbers and nameplates should be easily readable from a distance to allow for smooth orientation. Motion sensors make your façade lighting not only energy-efficient—since the lights don’t need to stay on all night—but also enhance security by making unexpected movements immediately visible. For businesses, functional façade lighting contributes to the safety of employees and visitors and improves accessibility to the building. Whether you choose wall lamps by the front door, spotlights along a walkway, or lighting by the gate, functional façade lighting forms the foundation for a safe and comfortable outdoor environment that you benefit from every day.
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Do you have beautiful climbing hydrangeas adorning your façade, a distinctive tree against the wall, or architectural features that deserve to be highlighted? With strategically placed spots and fixtures, you can emphasize these special elements and make your property the centerpiece of the street. For businesses, decorative façade lighting provides the opportunity to showcase the logo, company name, or unique architectural features, ensuring that your brand identity remains visible even after dark. For historic buildings, you may choose to illuminate the entire façade to create an impressive overall effect. Decorative lighting can also accentuate garden borders or make water features sparkle. The beauty of decorative façade lighting is that it is not only practical but also evokes emotion. It creates atmosphere, tells the story of your property, and encourages visitors and passersby to pause and appreciate the beauty you have created.
Ambient lighting is also possible in the bathroom
Subtle ambient lighting in a larger bathroom can create a luxurious spa-like atmosphere, transforming your daily routine into a wellness experience. Wall lamps next to the sink provide soft, indirect lighting, perfect for relaxing baths. Pendant lights can serve as statement pieces above a freestanding tub or in spacious bathrooms with high ceilings. Dimmable lighting allows you to switch between bright task lighting and gentle relaxation lighting. For romantic lighting, warm color temperatures (2700K) create a welcoming, soothing atmosphere. In wellness bathrooms with saunas or steam cabins, specialized ambient lighting is essential for the right mood. Floor lighting along the bathtub or under sanitary fixtures creates a floating effect and adds a touch of luxury to your bathroom design. Accent lighting can be used to highlight architectural details, artworks, or decorative walls. With smart lighting controls, you can program different ambiance scenarios: energizing morning light, relaxing evening light, or romantic mood lighting for special moments.
Light output and color temperature
Choosing the right light output and color temperature is crucial for the final effect of your façade lighting. The color temperature, expressed in Kelvin, determines the color of the light and the atmosphere you create. Extra warm white light at 2700K gives a cozy, yellow glow, perfect for romantic ambient lighting. Warm white light at 3000K produces a soft yellow-white tone, ideal for most homes. For a modern, fresh look, 4000K neutral white provides bright, clear illumination. The light output, measured in lumens, determines how much area your lighting can cover—the higher the lumens, the greater the reach of your fixture. For example, a ground spotlight with high light output can illuminate façades up to three meters high effectively. When choosing the right specifications, consider the distance to the object being lit, the desired ambiance, and the surrounding lighting conditions. Finding it difficult to make the right choice? Our team is happy to provide expert advice to help you find the perfect combination of light output and color temperature, fully tailored to your needs and situation.
Ground spotlights versus wall lamps: the right choice for every situation
When it comes to façade lighting, you can choose from different types of fixtures, with ground spotlights and wall lamps each offering their own advantages. Ground spotlights are among the most versatile solutions because they are easy to install and provide a wide beam with a long reach. Some ground spotlights can illuminate up to three meters high, making them perfect for lighting façades from the ground. A major advantage of ground spotlights is the concealed wiring: all cables are installed underground, creating a clean look without visible wires on the wall. Always place ground spotlights from a corner and ensure they do not cross walkways, as the light can be too strong for paths. Wall lamps, on the other hand, provide more focused lighting and are ideal for functional purposes, such as illuminating the front door, house numbers, or specific architectural details. The ideal mounting height for wall lamps is approximately 1.70 meters from the ground. This prevents direct glare while keeping the light at eye level. When choosing between 12V and 230V systems, installation convenience also plays a role: 12V systems are safer for DIY installation and easy to expand, while 230V systems are often already present in existing installations.
Façade lighting for businesses
For businesses, hotels, and apartment complexes, façade lighting is much more than decoration; it is an essential investment in appearance, safety, and brand identity. Professional façade lighting enhances the representative look of a building and creates a first impression that reflects the quality of your services. For hotels, atmospheric façade lighting creates an inviting ambiance that welcomes guests from the street, while functional lighting at entrances and parking areas ensures safety. Apartment complexes benefit from façade lighting that highlights the architecture and provides residents and visitors with a sense of security. Different types of fixtures can be used: wall lamps for targeted lighting at entrances, ceiling lamps for covered areas, LED lines for modern architectural accents, and ground spotlights to highlight landscaping features or the building itself. Maretti understands that every business has unique requirements for façade lighting and works closely with architects and developers to deliver tailored solutions. From subtle accent lighting to spectacular light shows, we ensure your building stands out for the right reasons and contributes to the success of your business.