Professional Landscape Lighting Tips

Professional landscape lighting adds another layer to any outdoor living space. Professional design and installation is always best, and these tips will produce stunningly attractive outdoor lighting that showcases a wide variety of options. For example, consider using low-voltage outdoor LED lights when you are planning your lighting project. Their low energy use and long life make them ideal for outdoor lighting. You can also produce a professional and impressive look by designing your lighting in layers. Here are more tips to take your lighting to the next level.

Truly Professional-Looking Yard Lighting

Professional landscape lighting requires using different types of lighting in different areas and at different wattages. Layering your lighting is typically the best way to maximize the lighting in your new outdoor space. Combine task lighting with ambient lighting and other unique features such as well lights, bullet lights, and under cap lighting (low profile). You can create the perfect outdoor space that is both useful and beautiful. Pathway lighting can also add appeal to almost any type of home. Most importantly, properly applied lighting installed along a patio or walkway can reduce the chances of accidents.

Perfect Pathway Lighting

Always choose path lighting fixtures that produce soft, non-glaring light. The light should be directed downward for a more attractive look and greater functionality. One excellent tip is to avoid placing pathway lights in a straight row. Parallel rows of light create an uninteresting and structured look reminiscent of a landing strip. Instead, vary the position of the lights along your path in a staggered, unpredictable fashion. The lights should pull you along the path, not light it up like an airport. Progressive pools of light allow for adequate pathway lighting while adding an attractive, organic look to the area.

Professional Yard Lighting

Getting the most out of any outdoor lighting usually involves LED low-voltage lights. Some spaces require big, bright bulbs and intense direct beams of light, but that is rare. Low-voltage soft lighting usually produces the best results. Low-voltage lighting is still the way to go even when you want to highlight a particular tree or another feature in your yard. Accentuate the centerpiece of your yard with directed beams of bright light, ideally from at least two directions. That helps avoid high-contrast shadows and creates a stunning focal point. Getting it right can take some practice, so try using bright flashlights to plan out your lights before installing them. Choosing a professional outdoor lighting experts will only ensure you get the job done right the first time.

Know Your Wattage

Finally, you should pay close attention the wattage you have planned for any of your lighting fixtures. For example, you should have a higher watt bulb in a sitting wall light than in a step light. You will want a longer and wider spread on the wall light, and not so much on the step. These subtle differences can truly compliment your outdoor living space enjoyment.

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