lighting
Exterior wall lantern
Outdoor-rated wall sconce, often flanking the front door or garage doors. Provides both functional illumination and curb-appeal anchor.
Cost tier
MID
Cost / sqft
$0.5–$3
Install
trade
Durability
high
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
Wet-rated per IRC E4002.14. Dark-sky-compliant fixtures reduce light pollution.
Aesthetic
- Finish: oil-rubbed bronze, matte black, weathered zinc, antique brass
- Color range: bronze, black, zinc, brass
- Visual weight: medium
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: exterior, wall-mount, lantern, entry