Applications
Lighting is defined by what it does — not what it's called.
Every zone in a residential landscape has different requirements. LUMINI's range is organised around those requirements — so you can specify by outcome, not by catalogue number.
Start with the space. The right fixture follows.
Most lighting suppliers organise by product type — spike lights in one section, bollards in another. That's useful once you know what you need. But if you're standing on a site wondering how to light a 3-metre stone wall or a row of pencil pines, product categories don't help. LUMINI organises by application first, because the site tells you what the lighting needs to do. The fixture is just the tool that gets it done.
Application
Facade & Wall Wash
Facade washing is the most visible application on any residential project. It turns a dark silhouette into an architectural statement — revealing texture, form, and material after sunset.
The principle is even distribution. A well-washed facade has no hot spots, no dark patches, and no visible fixture glare from the street. Getting this right depends on setback distance, beam angle, and mounting height.
LUMINI specifies facade wash positions based on wall height, material reflectance, and the planting zone in front. Most residential facades need a fixture every 1.5 to 2.5 metres — but spacing depends on beam spread and throw distance.
- Spike-mount or in-ground uplight
- Wide flood beam (40–60°) for even coverage
- 2700K–3000K warm white
- 1.5–2.5m centres depending on wall height
- Black or graphite finish (hidden in beds)
Application
Garden & Tree Uplighting
Uplighting is what separates a lit garden from a designed landscape. A single well-placed spike light under a mature tree creates more atmosphere than a dozen badly positioned fixtures.
The goal is revealing structure — the branch pattern of a deciduous tree, the dense canopy of a magnolia, the vertical lines of pencil pines. Different trees need different beam angles.
LUMINI recommends positions based on the planting plan and mature canopy size. We account for growth — a tree that's 3 metres today will be 8 metres in five years, and the fixture needs to work at both stages.
- Adjustable spike light
- Narrow (10–15°) for tall trees, medium (25–35°) for canopy, wide (45°+) for mass planting
- 2700K for warm foliage tones
- 3–10W per fixture depending on tree size
- Offset from trunk by 30–50% of canopy radius
Application
Path & Step Lighting
Path lighting does two things: it tells people where to walk, and where the ground level changes. Neither job requires a lot of light — most path lighting is too bright. The goal is guidance, not illumination.
For steps and level changes, every riser should be visible. Recessed step lights mounted into the wall face or step riser are the cleanest solution — they mark the edge without creating glare at eye level.
LUMINI sizes path lighting based on path width, material, and ambient light conditions. A brushed concrete path next to a lit garden needs less light than a dark stone path in an unlit side passage.
- Path lights for walkways, recessed step lights for risers
- Downward or asymmetric beam (glare-free)
- 2700K–3000K
- 2–3m spacing for path lights, every riser for steps
- Path light mounting: low-level, shielded to prevent upward glare
Application
Deck & Entertaining
Outdoor entertaining areas need layered lighting — not a single bright source. The common mistake is a ceiling-mounted downlight that turns the deck into a lit stage visible from every neighbouring property.
Under-bench lighting, step lights around the perimeter, recessed fixtures in overhead structures, and spike lights in adjacent garden beds all contribute to an ambient layer that makes the space feel inviting without being exposed.
LUMINI's approach starts with: what will people be doing here? Dining needs slightly more light than lounging.
- Step lights, under-bench strips, recessed downlights in overheads
- Wide flood for ambience, spot for features
- 2700K consistently (no mixing)
- Dimming recommended for all entertaining zones
- Zoned circuits for flexible scene-setting
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