Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting can be an easy and creative way to improve the value of your home. A well lit front yard adds curb appeal while providing an added level of security. With all the options out there, here are a few Landscape Lighting Tips:
- Use well placed path lights along any walkways in your front or back yard. Path lights should be spaced 5'-8' apart depending on the light output.
- Using tree mounted flood lights and angling them downward will create a soft "Moon Light" effect. Downward facing lights also help eliminate light pollution in your neighborhood.
- Wall washers are a nice option to use behind bushes lining the front or back of a home.
- Well and Underwater lighting can create a beautiful outdoor retreat. Lighting a pond or water feature allows you to enjoy it day or night.
- Deck and Step lights are a great way to accent your outdoor space. Step lights provide an added measure of safety, allowing people to easily see darkened steps. Deck lights provide subtle illumination around a deck without using larger wall mounted lights. Deck lights come in all shapes and sizes, including some whimsical creatures.
- Landscape Lighting Low Voltage fixtures offer a greater variety of sizes and bulb types. Low voltage landscape lighting is safer for use outdoors because it reduces the risks of electrocution when installing a system or repairing one.
- Find Landscape Lighting Transformers with a timer or photocell to efficiently utilize your system. Use a timer to have the system turn on and off at specific times. A photocell would automatically turn the system on when it senses darkness and then turn off when the sun rises.
We hope that you've found these Landscape Lighting ideas helpful. You can find some additional thoughts on Landscape Lighting Design in our Lighting Guide. If you have any questions, our staff of trained agents is ready to assist you.