Coastal living offers a unique lifestyle that celebrates the harmony between nature and design. Lighting plays a pivotal role in enhancing the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces in coastal environments. Coastal homes often face harsher weather that can be damaging to traditional outdoor lighting fixture constructed of steel, aluminum or brass.

Capitol Lighting’s 1-800lighting.com offers a wide selection of outdoor lighting featuring coastal grade and marine grade finishes and materials from top brands like Hinkley Lighting, Quoizel and Hubbardton Forge.

Hinkley Lighting: Coastal Elements

Hinkley Lighting's Coastal Elements series epitomizes elegance and resilience, specifically designed to withstand the harsh coastal conditions. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Coastal Elements fixtures combine durability with timeless aesthetics, making them ideal for coastal homes and resorts. The key benefits of Coastal Elements include:

1. Marine-Grade Construction: Coastal Elements fixtures feature marine-grade materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, ensuring exceptional resistance to corrosion and rust caused by salt air and moisture.
2. UV Resistant Finish: The fixtures are coated with UV-resistant finishes, protecting them from fading and discoloration even in the harshest coastal sunlight.
3. Coastal Design Aesthetics: Inspired by coastal landscapes, Hinkley's Coastal Elements fixtures boast sleek and modern designs that seamlessly blend with coastal architecture, enhancing the overall ambiance of outdoor spaces.
4. Versatile Lighting Options: From wall sconces to pendant lights and pathway fixtures, Coastal Elements offers a versatile range of lighting solutions to illuminate gardens, patios, and entryways with style and functionality.

Hubbardton Forge: Coastal Grade Finishes

Hubbardton Forge's Coastal Grade finishes combines artisan craftsmanship with rugged durability, offering outdoor lighting solutions that withstand the rigors of coastal climates without compromising on style.

Hubbardton Forge offers some of the most robust, environmentally-friendly finishes available for exterior lighting fixtures, and continuously works to improve durability with new formulations that are rigorously tested.

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association, who sets the standards for coating performance on architectural applications, has designated Hubbardton’s Coastal Outdoor Finishes as AAMA 2604-rated, meeting the highest standard in durable, weather resistant finishes available.

• They are corrosion-resistant and color-fast, with significant protection against harmful UV rays.
• These coatings deliver exceptional hardness and scratch resistance for enhanced performance in seacoast environments.
• AAMA 2604-rated finishes, also known as “Super Durable Polyester powders”, are the same quality and standard that is used on aluminum-clad buildings.
• Need LEED credits? These powder coat finishes emit zero-VOCs and can contribute toward your LEED certification, according to the US Green Building Council.
• Lifetime Limited Warranty: on all Hubbardton Forge Coastal Outdoor Finishes, unless you are 10 miles or less from a sea coast, in which case we offer a 5-year warranty.
• Customization Options: All Hubbardton Forge outdoor lighting fixtures are available in seven different Coastal Grade finishes.

Quoizel: Coastal Armour

Quoizel's Coastal Armour collection is renowned for its superior craftsmanship and innovative design, tailored to withstand coastal elements while exuding timeless charm. Incorporating advanced materials and cutting-edge technology, Coastal Armour fixtures offer unparalleled durability and performance. The key benefits of Coastal Armour include:

1. Coastal Armour Technology: Quoizel employs advanced Coastal Armour technology, incorporating specially formulated materials and coatings that provide exceptional resistance to corrosion, fading, and weathering in coastal environments.
2. Coastal-Inspired Designs: From classic lanterns to contemporary fixtures, Coastal Armour showcases a diverse range of designs inspired by coastal living, allowing homeowners to find the perfect lighting solution to complement their outdoor spaces.
3. Energy Efficiency: Many Coastal Armour fixtures feature LED technology, offering energy-efficient lighting solutions that reduce electricity consumption and contribute to sustainable living practices.
4. Easy Maintenance: Designed for hassle-free maintenance, Coastal Armour fixtures are easy to clean and maintain, requiring minimal upkeep to retain their pristine appearance for years to come.