How to Choose the Right Path Light
Shade style: Wider shades spread light over a broader area, while smaller shades work well in tighter planting beds and narrow walkways.
Stem height: Taller stems help the light clear mature plantings, while shorter stems work well along lower borders and hardscape edges.
Lamp choice: Total Light path lights use replaceable G4 LED lamps, allowing you to choose warm 2700K or slightly crisper 3000K lighting.
Spacing: Start with the light pattern you want rather than a fixed distance. Shade size, stem height, lamp output, surrounding plantings, ambient light, and the width of the walkway all affect spacing. Stagger fixtures where appropriate and adjust the layout to create balanced pools of light without a runway effect.
Related guides: Path Light Spacing & Placement · G4 LED Landscape Lighting Bulbs
Frequently Asked Questions
How far apart should landscape path lights be placed?
A common starting point is about 8–10 feet apart, staggered on alternating sides of the walkway. Final spacing depends on fixture height, shade size, lamp output, surrounding plants, and the lighting effect you want.
What type of bulb do Total Light path lights use?
Total Light path lights are designed around replaceable G4 LED lamps, allowing you to select the brightness and color temperature that works best for the project.
Should path lights be placed on both sides of a walkway?
They can be, but they usually look more natural when staggered rather than arranged in matched pairs. This helps avoid the “runway” effect.
Can I build a complete path-lighting system from Total Light?
Yes. In addition to path-light fixtures, Total Light offers compatible G4 lamps, transformers, low-voltage wire, connectors, controls, and pre-built lighting kits.
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