Veranda and canopy lighting, what do I need and how does it work?

Why choose patio or canopy lighting?

Evening falls and you are enjoying the setting sun on your patio, under your canopy, or simply relaxing in your garden. Gradually it gets a bit darker, and how wonderful it would be if the garden gained an extra ambiance through beautiful, adjustable, switchable recessed patio spotlights. However, you might be dreading the flawless installation process. On paper, it always looks so easy and simple, but you may not consider yourself much of a DIY enthusiast. That might hold you back from taking the plunge. Price is certainly not a reason to reconsider.

In this blog, we explain what you need to take into account so that you can install your patio lighting independently. Should you have any questions about the recessed patio spotlights after reading this blog, you can always reach us via chat or phone for professional advice and support.Our lighting specialists are ready to assist you!

Which spots are suitable for my veranda or canopy?

Veranda recessed spotlights:

Which recessed spotlights you need depends on the veranda or canopy. A veranda is often made of steel uprights with crossbeams and a transparent glass top. As a result, you do not have a ceiling under your veranda and can only use the steel beams to mount your lighting. The veranda recessed spot is ideally suited for this purpose. These are small round recessed spots that can be mounted in the thin steel beams. This allows you to maintain the light coming through the glass ceiling during the day, and in the evening you can switch on the veranda spots so that you also have lighting in the evening hours.

If you have a veranda, we recommend choosing the veranda recessed spotlights.Before purchasing veranda lighting, please consider the following:

1. Widthofthebeam What is the maximum height allowed for the veranda spotlight?
2. Depthofthe beam What is the maximum height allowed for the veranda spotlight?
3. Spacefor cabling. The power cable and terminal blocks also require space. Please take this into account as well.
4. How would you like to control your veranda lighting. Do you just want to turn it on/off, dim it, or control it with smart automation? Nowadays, a lot is possible, even with a Philips HUE app! If you have any questions, you can contact our specialists for advice!

View all veranda recessed spotlights

Canopy Recessed Spotlights GU10:

Of course, you can also use the veranda spotlights for your canopy. However, regular recessed spotlights are often used in a canopy. After all, a standard canopy is often fitted with a low ceiling. This leaves room for normal and larger recessed spotlights. This would therefore be a logical choice, because with normal recessed spotlights you have many more possibilities. Furthermore, the light sources of these fixtures are replaceable, which is not the case with veranda spotlights.This gives you more flexibility in the future when bulbs burn out. Normal GU10 spots can be bought almost anywhere, and all brands of spots fit into the GU10 fixtures. For example, Philips HUE.

Good to know when purchasing a GU10 spot + fixture:

1. Cutout size – Determine in advance which cutout size applies to you.
2. Installation height– The height is also important. If you have a low ceiling, you must take this into account when purchasing the spots.
3. Cabling & terminal blocks – Take the cabling into account before installing the ceiling
4. Insulation– If you are going to insulate the ceiling, we advise removing some insulation at the location where the recessed spots are installed. This allows the spot to ventilate better, which extends the lifespan of the spot.

View all recessed spotlights

Wiring diagrams for veranda spotlights with various control options:

Below you can see from the line drawing how the different control methods work.

Wiring diagram with wireless dimmer:

Wiring diagram with smart dimmer:

Wiring diagram with switch or dimmer:

How many recessed veranda/patio roof spotlights do I need per m²?

Below, we outline in a chart how many veranda spotlights we recommend per beam and depth of the veranda. Naturally, you have some freedom here; adding more veranda spotlights is always possible according to your own preference.

Do you have any questions or are you unsure about the number of spotlights needed for your canopy/veranda? Then you can always contact our specialists, who are happy to help you with their expertise. So that you can make the right choice.

Can you combine veranda spotlights with other lighting?

When you have installed a veranda spotlight and you later want to add wall lights, pendent lights or surface-mounted spotlights to the same group, this is not a problem. However, you must ensure that the control system for these lights is the same. For example, if you have dimmable veranda spotlights, you must also install dimmable wall lights. Otherwise, the veranda spotlights will dim while the wall lights will flicker.

Installation tips & Requirements for veranda recessed lighting:

Is it difficult to install veranda spotlights? We will explain it to you step by step below:

1. Make sure you have a hole saw/drill bit of the correct size. Please take into account whether you need hole saws for aluminum or wood.
2. Test the veranda spotlights briefly beforehand, just before you install them.
3. Saw the holes in your veranda at the desired location.
4. Mount the driver (if you have 12 – 24V veranda spotlights) in a central location in your veranda, so that you can easily access it in the future.
   1. If you have 220-240V veranda spotlights, you do not need a driver.
   2. Do you not have space for a driver in your veranda? Then you can also use a waterproof junction box/cable box to store it in.
5. To connect the wireless dimmer , place it between the power supply (input) and the power output to the spotlights.
6. Connect the wiring to your home's mains power supply.
7. Pull all wiring towards the holes.
8. Connect the wiring to the veranda spotlights using lever connectors.
9. Turn on the power and enjoy your lighting!