With proper lighting, you can enjoy your outdoor space well after sunset on any day of the year, especially during the cool spring evenings or late summer nights. Knowing the best type of landscape lighting to choose and proper placement of the lighting yields a functional space that is elegantly illuminated and safer when walking across your property or on your sidewalk and driveway. While you may still enjoy sipping coffee on your back patio watching the sunrise, there are many hours of enjoyment to be had after dark when you choose the best outdoor lighting for your Kingsport landscape. So today on the blog, Promier Landscape shares how to choose the best outdoor lighting so that you enjoy your outdoor space no matter the time of day or day of the year.
Strategically illuminating elements of your landscape and home, as well as warm glows, instead of bright, centrally located lights, creates an artistic showcase enjoyed by you and anyone that passes by your home after dark. Outdoor landscape lighting is also ideal if you’d like to highlight other features like a garden fountain, koi pond, or architectural features like an arbor or pergola. Therefore, as you consider where you would like outdoor lighting to be placed, think about the elements outside your home and within your landscape that you should like to highlight, because outdoor lighting isn’t just about loud bright lights to illuminate stairs or a walkway.
Take a walk around your home, noting structural accents you’d like to illuminate with lighting. Also, spend a few minutes sitting in your outdoor space and looking around at the outside of your home and your landscape to really consider what your guests see. Perhaps you have columns, stairs, a bar, sitting area, walk path or other feature that would benefit from a warm glow of illumination. Also make note of any potentially dangerous areas like hidden or dark spots that could result in a trip and fall unless properly illuminated.
Consider other lighting elements that you already have and make a list of those lighting features. It’s possible that you may be able to incorporate existing lighting with your new outdoor lighting. Existing lighting may be helpful when you need extra bright lights or when you’re cleaning your outdoor space. It’s also important to think about how you will use your outdoor space. If you like to entertain friends during cookouts and lounging and relaxing while enjoying each other’s conversation, then dim lighting may work best. But if you plan on playing games, lounging to read a book, or using the area for other activities that may require brighter lights, consider these aspects when planning your landscape lighting. It’s possible to have different types of lighting for different activities. Just ensure you consider all the ways you’d like to use your outdoor space.
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Contact Promier Landscapes today to learn more about landscape lighting and design. We can help turn your dream into a reality by transforming your outdoor space with elegant landscape lighting that’s perfect for any activity. To learn more, contact Promier Landscapes by calling (423) 872-2988.