☀️ What Is Glare, Exactly?
“Glare” refers to harsh, blinding light that makes it uncomfortable or even unsafe to see. In outdoor lighting, glare is not just unpleasant — it can disrupt the whole atmosphere, affect visibility, and even reduce security by making it harder to perceive what's in the shadows.
Common causes of glare:
- Bare LED chips or exposed light sources.
- Improper beam angle or height.
- Overpowered brightness without diffusion.
- Wrong placement near eye level or reflective surfaces.
🎯 Why Glare Is a Real Problem Outdoors
The problem of "glare lights" in outdoor spaces is more serious than you think, especially in the following scenarios:
- 🚶♂️Path/entrance: The light is too glare, which makes it difficult for people to see the ground.
- 🪑Recreation area/courtyard: Affects the atmosphere and makes it difficult for people to relax.
- 🚪Villa exterior wall/door: Strong light directly hits the guests' eyes, which is a very bad experience.
- 📸Photography scene: It will cause dead white exposure or lens glare, affecting the beauty of the space.
💡 How to Avoid Glare in Outdoor Lighting
1. Choose Deep-Recessed or Shielded Fixtures
Opt for lamps with deep recessed light sources or with bezels, such as Rueelight’s range of low-glare wall lamps.
2. Use Soft Diffusers or Frosted Lenses
It allows light to pass through but not through "point light sources", preventing the LED from shining directly into the eyes.
3. Mind the Angle & Height
Do not install the light at a height that is easy to look directly at (such as eye level next to the seat). It is much better to shine downward than to leak out everywhere.
4. Pick the Right Beam Width
Narrow beams are used for accent lighting, and wide beams are used for ambient lighting. Don't mix them.
5. Don’t Overpower the Space
The brighter the light, the better which is not all correct. For outdoor use, it is recommended to choose a local lighting combination of 200-500lm instead of a 1500lm violent floodlight.
🏡 Our Approach at Rueelight
At Rueelight, we design every fixture with glare control in mind.
Whether it's a low-profile garden spike or a sculptural wall lamp, we focus on:
- Integrated anti-glare baffles
- Deep-recessed LEDs
- One-piece optical PMMA lenses
- Soft ambient reflection zones
Because outdoor light shouldn’t just “show” your space — it should support how you feel in it.
📘 Final Thoughts
Glare is the enemy of comfort, elegance, and atmosphere.
The good news is — it’s easy to avoid with the right lighting design.
Next time you choose a light for your garden or facade, remember:
If it hurts the eyes, it’s not worth the watts.