Different Outdoor Techniques For Your Landscape Lighting
Outdoor lighting can both improve the look of your property and your home. Additionally, landscape lighting can improve your property’s level of security. Criminals are less likely to target homes that are well-illuminated.
There are different types of lighting techniques that all create different effects offering unique benefits. Keep reading for a guide to the various outdoor lighting techniques available.
Uses for Outdoor Lighting
Landscape
Adding beautiful landscape lights to your home will make it a more appealing place to live. By lighting these areas, your home will be taken to the next level of sophistication. Keeping your décor consistent, environmentally friendly, and on theme means using the right fixtures.
Because copper and brass are resistant to rain and sun, solid copper and brass fixtures are perfect for Florida. It's essential to choose fixtures that will stand up to intense sunlight and rainstorms all the time.
Architecture
Architecture really stands out under the right lighting. You can enhance the curb appeal and warmth of your home by highlighting its unique features.
Halogen lighting was once popular, but LED lighting is more efficient and has a longer lifespan. In recent years, LEDs with color lighting have become even more popular for decorating homes with colors for special occasions and moods. Architecture lighting is a great choice for any mood or style.
Kinds of Outdoor Lighting
Pathway Lighting
Pathway lighting is a surefire way to beautify your outdoors and make your home more inviting. Pathway lights also serve as protection from stumbles and falls!
Directional Lighting
Directional lighting is lighting that points in a specific direction. Standard ambient lighting provides overall illumination, but directional lighting is designed to highlight a specific accent, object, or surface. Directional lighting includes some specific kinds like up and down lighting.
If you’re thinking about installing directional lighting, be sure to think about the shadows your lights will cast. Also, try to stay away from blindspots and take into consideration your plants.
Other things to consider are how the highlighted objects will look year in and year out, as well as seasonal obstacles that may appear and obstruct your set-up.
On the other hand, down lighting is consistent regarding the seasonal change. We recommend using low-voltage bulbs for optimal effect.
Security Lighting
The purpose of security lighting is to increase the overall security and safety of your home and property. With these lights, you want to make sure to brighten areas with blind spots, walkways, and entryways.
Shadowing
Shadowing is a unique effect that uses dark and light contrasts to make specific outlines and shapes in your outdoor space. As the seasons change, use a wall or fence to highlight the effect.
Looking For Professional Outdoor Lighting Installation?
If you’re looking for outdoor lighting installations, Tru-Line Electric is here to help. We're proud to announce that we are now working with AMP Lighting located right here in Tampa Bay and offering their products!
Book your appointment with Tru-Line Electric today for all your outdoor lighting needs. We’re happy to help. Remember, You’re Fine With Tru-Line.
