I used Lightolier on several exterior locations and used their lensed trim as lightguy stated. The trim or housing spec should indicate whether the light is damp rated. As a further suggestion, I would add a photo-sensor to the exterior lighting circuit, so the lights would turn off automatically in the daylight. Wish I did when my wiring was exposed.

Hi annz, Thanks for your tips. The outside, recessed entry area is around 6 wide feet by 4 feet deep. The inside entry is a few feet larger. I agree that coach lights that stick out might be a problem in terms of blocking the view. Everyone, Thanks for your quick input. The electricians have been and gone, so hopefully we made the right decisions. We are roughed in for two exterior lights near the front door (two adjacent walls). Now my search will be for flat sconce style outdoor lights. Hopefully we can find that, as I agree with those who cautioned against not having bulky coach lights that stick out too far from the wall. Thanks again for rushing to answer me. It is great to have this forum at such times. Carol

I like these ideas!! The pinkish pavers are staying for a few years. I think after a pressure wash they will be closer to red. I can't change the roof for another few years so that will be staying at least 5 or so years. I am planning on having a very lush landscape. I'm lucky to have a friend in the business! My neighbor across the street has a peach-pink house. It's beautiful, very spanish-style and ornate. I don't want to look like I am trying to copy them, though. The house is like double mine! lol My neighborhood is a mix of different style homes. Mediterranean, key west, spanish, Florida. There's no association or consistency in style on my street, so anything goes here. Many homes with red features - a lot of red roofs and dark red trim. Here's an image I found with a red paver driveway, but the roof tiles are also the same red. Also, I see many beautiful features that really bring this together, like the details around the windows, sills, brackets under the roof over hang. This one is a little older but very nice details. Here's a few brand new homes in my area that I looove and wish I could replicate some how in my own version. I can't even imagine how to make mine like them. Any suggestions? ^This one has a red driveway!

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