HOW OUTDOOR LIGHTING CAN ELEVATE YOUR HOME
As a homeowner, you spend a lot of time perfecting your curb appeal by selecting flowers, trees, plants etc. But when night falls, all of that goes to waste if you don't have the proper lighting that lifts your yard up at night. Make the most of your investment by adding outdoor lighting that will add beauty to your evening curb appeal. Here are some tips and tricks:
Solar Lights
Don't make the mistake of using small Solar Lights. Much like inside your home, lighting creates a mood and atmosphere when the sun goes down! You can make something absolutely magical with the right types and styles of lighting. Plus, you know where to walk when you find yourself outside.
We always advise to look at the full design before doing actual work. This is where we can come in, we offer free consultations where we look at the bigger picture and design a plan that works best for you home and yard.
Cover the basics
When adding lighting to your yard, you want to make sure that you cover the basics, also called "must-haves". Here are some on our list:
- Pathway
- Driveway
- Steps
- Patios
- Trees
- Unique Architectural Elements
Halogen vs LED
Let's talk about the two types of lighting, halogen and LED. Even though halogen has been a landscape lighting favorite, the versatility and durability of LEDs are quickly turning tables. LEDs have a very long lifetime; some even up to 100,000 hours, which means you don't have to worry about changing those bulbs during the evening hours, in the rain or storm as much. Another positive feature about LEDs is that they can withstand shock, vibrations and all kinds of other weather inclement, which we all need in Florida!
Light Pollution
It is also important to avoid light pollution (excessive and inappropriate amount of artificial light). This can be achieved by:
- Avoiding light directly into someone's eye
- Avoiding shining light directly on your neighbors property
- Avoiding using too much light
- Using correct wattage that accents vs overwhelms
Use timer
Like most of us, we want everything to be perfect with minimal effort. Timers will do just that for you! All you have to do is set the timer once. Now you home looks beautiful 24 hours a day, with minimal effort.
Landscape lighting can add that extra layer of personality to your home. Our experts at ForceAV would love to help you design a plan that works specifically for your home, elevating your home even at night! Contact us now and see what we can do for your home!
