A Great Landscape Lighting Guide

By Jeremy Szechenyi

Landscaping is something that many homeowners strive to improve, but some don't know to the extent that the word covers. The lawn is part of the landscape, but things such as flowerbeds, trees, ponds, fountains, pool areas, garden, wooded areas, patios, verandas, and decks are also included. Working directly on those things can improve the appearance of your landscape, but landscape lighting can do help to refine it. The following are a few ways to improve your landscape and house with landscape lighting

1. Use spotlights to highlight the front side of the house.

2. Use path lights to illuminate walkways and paths.

3. Use general lighting sources to illuminate high traffic areas.

4. Improve the ambiance with specialized lighting.

The first way is to highlight your house with spotlights. A spotlight focuses light on a concentrated area. Focusing one on your house will help to make it the focal point of your landscape.

The second way is to light up paths with path lights. Path lights spread light indirectly on the ground, and can help light up pathways with softer light.

The third thing you want to do is to use general lighting sources to illuminate high traffic areas. Places such as your patio, porch, or deck are good areas for this lighting. There are several choices for general lighting, such as floodlights, post lights, or wall sconces.

The fourth thing you want to do is to use specific lights to improve the atmosphere. Chandeliers and step lights both cast soft glows over areas and help make the atmosphere more inviting.

If you want to improve your landscape around your house with landscape lighting, then you have multiple choices at your disposal. From direct lighting to indirect mood lighting, there are different ways to accentuate your house and surrounding landscape. - 29956

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