The Key Components of a Well-Lit Landscape
Posted on January 20, 2012 By jlamberski (Edit) Leave a Comment
A good lighting scheme can not only extend the functionality of a landscape and enhance its beauty, but it can also provide safety and security for your home, office or business. Whether you want to get your landscape ready for spring or you are looking make your property safer and more secure, now is the time to start considering updated your landscape lighting. To help you, here is a little checklist we made with help from the American Lighting Association of the most important areas to install lighting in and the best features for each in order to achieve a well-lit landscape.
- Front entrance: Pendants and wall lanterns
- Garage: Wall lanterns and spotlights
- Steps, walkways and driveways: Mini-lights, low-level path lights, bollards and spotlights
- Patios, porches and decks: Spotlights and mini lights
- Fountains and pools: Low-voltage underwater lighting and spotlights
- Outdoor kitchens and living spaces: Recessed spotlights and portable fixtures
- Side walls for extra security: High-hanging spotlights and ground lights
Photo Credits:
1) By Schrader & Companies via Houzz
2) By James Martin Associates via Houzz
