LED lighting
Facade lighting in Seville, Spain: decorative lighting for houses, buildings and shop windows
We design and install facade lighting in Seville, Spain for houses, buildings, hotels and shops: floodlights, wall washers, grazing light on cornices and lit shop windows, with weatherproof fittings, automatic switching and full respect for the Andalusian light pollution rules.
Facade lighting in Seville, Spain: what you can achieve
A well-lit facade changes the look of a house, a hotel or a shop as soon as the sun goes down. Facade lighting in Seville also has a demanding audience: narrow streets, whitewashed walls, wrought-iron grilles, cornices and patios that deserve to be seen at night without dazzling the neighbour opposite. We work with several techniques:
- Grazing light: floodlights tight against the base of the wall that send light upwards and bring out the texture of brick or stone.
- Wall washing: even light over the whole facade, ideal for white walls.
- Accents: doors, coats of arms, balconies, columns and cornices picked out with narrow beams.
- Shop windows and signs with controlled light that attracts without glare.
- RGB colour for shops, hotels and special dates.
Typical facades in Seville
- Stately houses and buildings in the historic centre (Casco Antiguo). Facades with carved doorways, grilles and balconies where the light must highlight the detail and stay discreet by day. Here we take great care that the floodlight is not visible and that no cable runs across the facade.
- Houses in Triana and Los Remedios. Whitewashed or brick facades, often with decorative tiles, that look best under warm grazing light.
- Villas in the Aljarafe, such as in Tomares or Mairena del Aljarafe. Facade, porch and garden work as a whole, so we light them together.
- The historic centre of Carmona and boutique hotels. Lighting that shows off the building and respects its surroundings.
- Shops. Facade and window work together with the retail and office lighting inside.
Regulations and light pollution
The electrical side complies with ITC-BT-09 of the Spanish Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation (REBT), on outdoor lighting: its own circuit, RCD protection, earthing (grounding in the US) and cable in conduit. Andalusia also has its own regulation against light pollution, Decree 357/2010, which applies together with municipal bylaws. The idea is simple: light the facade, not the sky or the windows opposite. A well-designed facade meets both rules and, as a bonus, uses less electricity.
Control and efficiency
Everything we install is LED, with the right driver and a colour temperature chosen for the material: warm for whitewash, albero and wood; slightly more neutral for stone or modern facades. Switching is handled by a photocell or an astronomical time switch, with programmed switch-off and, if you like, control from your phone.
For the Christmas season, many shops and communities add temporary lighting on top of the fixed scheme: see Christmas and event lighting.
How we work
- We visit the facade at dusk to see the real street light and the points of interest.
- We propose a layout of floodlights, power and control. For large buildings we back it up with a full lighting design study.
- Fixed quote in writing.
- Installation with discreet conduit and weatherproof boxes.
- Final adjustment at night: aiming each floodlight and programming the switching.
For indoor fittings, see light fitting installation and downlights installation. More ideas under lighting, and our general rates on the prices page.
Where we do this most
Electrician in Triana, Seville, Spain: patio houses, riverside damp and bars
Electrician in Los Remedios, Seville, Spain: more power, fuse boards and earthing
Electrician in Tomares, Seville, Spain: villas, pools, solar panels and EV chargers
Electrician in Mairena del Aljarafe, Seville, Spain: flats, villas and new builds
Frequently asked questions
What rules apply to lighting a facade in Spain?
The installation follows ITC-BT-09 of the Spanish Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation, the one for outdoor lighting, with its protections and earthing. In Andalusia, Decree 357/2010 on light pollution also applies: light must go where it is needed and not up into the sky. We take it into account when choosing and aiming each floodlight.
How much does it cost to light a facade?
It depends on the length, the height, the type of floodlights and the control, which is why it is quoted per project. As a guide, a simple outdoor light point costs 50 to 120 euros plus 21 % VAT (60.50 to 145.20 euros in total) installed; a facade of several storeys with grazing light and zone control costs considerably more. We give you a fixed price after seeing the building at night.
Warm white or coloured light?
On most Seville facades, whitewash, albero yellow or brick, warm light brings out the material without distorting it. RGB floodlights that change colour make sense for shops, hotels or special dates. We can combine both: fixed warm light all year round and colour for particular moments.
How is the switching programmed?
With a photocell (dusk sensor) that switches on at nightfall, or with an astronomical time switch that calculates the sunset time every day. The facade switches on by itself, goes off at the time you choose and uses no power in the early hours. It can also be controlled from your phone.
What protection rating do outdoor floodlights need?
Because they face sun, rain and dust, we use fittings rated IP65 or higher, and IP68 for buried lights or places where water can collect. Connections go in weatherproof boxes and the circuit has its own RCD, so a leak does not leave the rest of the building without power.
Do I need permission to light the facade of my house?
On the electrical side, what matters is a compliant ITC-BT-09 installation. Municipal bylaws (ordenanzas) also apply alongside the Andalusian light pollution decree, and in a block of flats the facade is a common element of the community of owners (comunidad), so agree it with them first. In the historic centre we design discreet lighting with no cables on show.
Related services
Light fitting installation
A lighting electrician in Seville, Spain to hang your pendant lights, ceiling lights, wall lights and designer fittings: we fix them securely to the ceiling or wall, connect them with their earth and check that everything works. It is the job most requested when moving into a new home, because new builds in Spain are handed over without light fittings.
Downlights and recessed spotlights
LED lighting installation in Seville, Spain with downlights and recessed spotlights (recessed lights or pot lights in the US): we plan where each light goes, cut the false ceiling, run the lines and leave everything working, with dimming if you want it. Orders of 30 to 50 downlights, typical in a new flat, done in a single day.
Outdoor lighting
We design and carry out outdoor lighting installation in Seville, Spain for your garden, terrace and porch: path bollards, uplighters for trees and façades, weatherproof wall lights and pool lighting, with protected circuits, the correct IP rating and automatic switching by timer or at dusk.
Motion sensors and dimmers
Motion sensor and dimmer installation in Seville, Spain, together with dusk-to-dawn switches and timers, means lights come on only when they are needed and at just the right level. You save in stairwells, entrance halls, garages, hallways and gardens, and gain comfort at home.
Lighting design
We do your lighting design in Seville, Spain before you buy a single lamp: lighting calculations with Dialux, the number and position of light points, lumens, colour temperature and controls, for homes being renovated, shops, offices and outdoor areas. You know how it will look and what it will cost before the ceiling is opened.
Retail and office lighting
We design the retail and office lighting for your shop, office or bar in Seville, Spain: tracks with adjustable spotlights, LED panels, downlights and shop window lighting, with lux calculations to UNE-EN 12464-1, emergency lighting and the controls the Spanish Building Code requires so you do not pay for more electricity than you need.
Need an electrician in Seville, Spain?
Call us or send a WhatsApp message with a photo of the job. You get a fixed quote before any work starts.