Outdoor landscape lighting is a pivotal part of any landscape design, and it makes your outdoor living area safer at night.
When you’re designing outdoor landscaping, one of the things that don’t always get considered right away is landscape lighting. Outdoor landscape lighting is of critical importance when it comes to the functionality and design of your outdoor living space. Thankfully, we know a few tips and tricks for better outdoor lighting.
Avoid Straight Lines
Even if you have straight paths, avoiding straight lines is best when doing outdoor landscape lighting. Look for creative ways to light straight paths that keep it visually interesting. If you just embrace the straight line, your path will be well-lit and safe but resemble an airport tarmac. A landscape professional can help you go through various options that will offer suitable lighting without looking boring.
Focus Lighting
One of the great things about outdoor landscape lighting is that you can (and should) use it to highlight focal areas of your landscaping. This can be a big tree you’re really attached to, a beautiful fountain you’ve had installed, or any other object or space that you want to draw attention to. The lighting can even be used to enhance the object or area to give it a whole new dimension once the stars come out at night.
Don’t Ignore Dark Corners
Focal points and well-traveled areas should be your first concern when choosing outdoor landscape lighting, but don’t ignore those dark corners. All of these well-lit areas can draw attention to especially dark areas, making them stand out like a sore thumb. Even if these areas don’t see much activity, they may need to be accessed and therefore should have lighting for safety. A nice accent light can bring a surprising amount of life to these forgotten areas of your property.
Go Eco
Ditch the incandescent bulbs in your outdoor landscaping lighting and choose LED bulbs instead. Incandescent bulbs are often too bright and crisp, creating a sterile look that washes out your landscape. Outdoor landscape lighting should provide enough light to allow for decent vision without overpowering the landscaping or irritating eyes that have adjusted to the dark of the evening. Another great eco-friendly option is solar-powered lighting—keep the lights on without taking hits to your energy bill.
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