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I’m used to 100-watt incandescent bulbs—how many lumens will your LED landscape lights provide so I can picture how bright my yard will be?

Technical & Maintenance

Quick Answer

A 100-watt incandescent throws about 1,600 lumens. Our LED landscape fixtures achieve that brightness with only 15–20 watts—or we layer several 400-800-lumen accent lights aimed at trees, walls and paths. You’ll see the same or better illumination across your yard while using roughly 80 % less energy.

Detailed Answer

Lights Over Atlanta designs every system around lumens, not watts, so you know exactly how bright each area will feel. A traditional incadecent 100-watt bulb gives off about 1,600 lumens; our LED accent fixtures reach the same brightness with only 15-20 watts, saving roughly 80 % on electricity. Depending on the effect you want, we blend several fixture types:

  • Path and garden lights: 100-300 lumens for a gentle glow that guides guests without glare.
  • Architectural uplights: 400-800 lumens each, positioned to highlight stone façades or majestic oaks.
  • Flood or security lights: 900-1,300 lumens to wash wide driveways, play areas, or pool decks.

Because LEDs are directional, a 500-lumen spotlight aimed at a column can look brighter than an unfocused 1,600-lumen bulb, so you gain punchy illumination without light pollution.

Already have outdated halogen fixtures? Our LED outdoor lighting conversion service swaps them for LED fixtures that match or exceed your current brightness while cutting heat and maintenance. The end result is a landscape lighting system that turns on automatically every night, showcases your home’s architecture, and keeps pathways safe—all while costing just a few dollars a year to run.