Summary
- Outdoor lighting improves the beauty, safety and functionality of your home
- When designing lighting, consider the purpose, style and types of lighting
- Energy-efficient LED lighting is a popular choice for outdoor lighting
- Lighting layers add depth and interest to the outdoor space
- Dimmers and timers help you control the intensity of the lighting
This article offers some great tips for designing outdoor lighting, from choosing the right fixtures to incorporating energy efficiency. I particularly appreciate the focus on layering lighting to create ambiance while ensuring functional spaces like pathways and patios are well-lit. It’s also refreshing to see the emphasis on smart lighting, which adds both convenience and sustainability. For home improvement projects involving outdoor spaces, do you have any advice on integrating lighting with landscaping features like water elements or trees to highlight their beauty while avoiding over-lighting?
Highlighting trees is usually a nice way to create ambiance. With outdoor lighting, "less is more" when it comes to how bright lights to choose. I would recommend lights that you can be freely directed towards the tree. Lights with a ground spike can be moved around to achieve the best result. Water elements might be tricky as there are so many rules and regulations on lights that are immersed. If you have a change to install the lighting so, that is not submerged in water, you have more choises and overall it is safer. Water and electricity can be a hazardous combination. Here is one DIY water element you can check out (light behind the water, not touching) : <a href="https://ledstore.pro/gallery/references/early-autumn-yard-lighting" rel="nofollow ugc">https://ledstore.pro/gallery/references/early-autumn-yard-lighting</a>