I just purchased a 20-year old home that the sellers had done some serious updating in the inside but other than doing a paint change to the exterior and upgrading the door and entryway, the house outside looked pretty much like it did years ago. With the change out of the exterior wall lights, it was the icing on the cake - these contemporary wall laterns are superb, very clean lines, no fussiness. The bulbs make the light when they are on. You cannot go wrong with these lights. Be aware they do come in two sizes which really allows for flexibility if your exterior lights are undersized or oversized.