Lighting in general is a major asset for our homes, the interiors as well as the exteriors. Your exterior lighting can highlight and beautify the charmingly unique architectural features that your home has to offer. Plus, not only does exterior lighting help the visual appeal of your home but ensures the safe security as well! So here are some great suggestions to help you when you are deciding on which exterior lighting to use.
Accentuate the architectural features of your outdoor home
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Accentuating the architectural beauty:
Setting lights around the perimeters of your home can help to display the architectural beauty of your home during the evening and night times of the day. When selecting the light consider the height, detailing, and landscaping of your home that you actually want to be seen. For help with planning out the positions of the lights ask an exterior lighting specialist or landscaping architect.
Lighting for safety:
Use exterior lights for dark areas around the home to ensure the safety of your family and guests. You want to be sure to avoid step challenges and walkway issues that can cause harm to others. When choosing lighting around your home, first check out your home when the sun is setting. Take notes of which areas need to be lighted for the safety of your family. There are plenty of options of lanterns and wall sconces that can light your sidewalks, front entrances, integral sidewalks, and stair lighting.
Use lighting for safety for stairs, walkways and dark areas
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Security lighting:
Now the safety and security part go hand in hand when installing exterior lighting. You want to be able to keep intruders out and wild animals at bay if you live in an area that is prone to having them around. So get lighting that is appealing and can shine out a good distance away from your home. Flood lights installed in the corners are great for larger homes. Be sure to check with a lighting professional to find the right fixtures you would need for your home.
Plan for your exterior lighting:
Most home owners consider doing the installation of exterior lighting to their homes themselves. If they have the right amount of information then that will work out for them. Yet, making sure that you have a well thought out idea that can form into a stable plan is highly considered. So take time to set up layouts of lights so that your paths and walkways have overlapping lights. If you need help then seek a professional.
Use lanterns and decorative wall sconces to add decoration and illumination
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The exterior part of your home can look just as magnificent as the interiors of your home and as safe too. With just simple additions of exterior lighting, you can make all the difference to your home appeal. Also, find out just how many lights you will need to install before doing any manual work and take into consideration neighbors/street lighting that can cast light onto your property. So try out some of the suggestions and tips above and see how the results workout for your exteriors.
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