Landscape Lighting Design

An outdoor lighting scheme is an excellent way to illuminate any home. To achieve the desired results, careful planning is needed. This includes choosing the placement and the type of lighting source. Landscape lighting may have only a decorative purpose, but it can also be used to maximize home security. It will also improve safety as installing the lights near doors, stairways, or pools may prevent tripping and falling injuries.

Here are the steps for implementing landscape lighting:

Planning

Before investing, the homeowner should carefully plan the design of landscape lighting. It is essential to choose the lighting techniques, type of bulbs, and wattage. The time and money required to install it should also be calculated. After you’ve finished your planning, you can contact professional landscape lighting designers. They will recommend the products and lighting ideal for your home.

Defining goals

Landscape lighting may have multiple purposes, so you need to define your goals. It can be used to highlight the beauty of a household, or improve safety and security. It may also illuminate the path to your front door or discourage burglars.

Choosing the light source

Dramatic lighting effects can be achieved by combining different techniques such as uplighting, highlighting, or moonlighting. Even if the budget is limited, it’s recommended to use high-quality LED bulbs. They have a long life and consume less energy. For that reason, they won’t have a significant impact on the household’s electrical bill.

Tips for the outdoor lighting system

Save energy

Low voltage lighting is better for both the environment and the household budget. LED lights have a long lifespan while using a minimum of energy.

Safety as priority

The front door, stairways, or walkways should be highlighted in your lighting scheme. Not only will you create a safe environment for your guests, but you will deter burglars.

Intelligent lighting

Motion-sensor lighting has multiple purposes. It’s attractive, saves energy, and will surprise any unwanted guests on your property. Dark areas of your front yard are ideal for intelligent lighting.

Creating a focal point

Lighting can illuminate attractive features, including trees, gazebos, water fountains, or parts of your home structure. However, the light mustn’t reflect off your neighbor’s windows.

Highlight the path

Lights can highlight the path to your front door for your guests. What’s important is not to have them placed in a straight line and too close to each other, as it creates the unwanted illusion of a runway.

Highlight your household

Landscape lighting is an exciting way to make your home stand out but also improves safety and security. For the best results, it’s advisable to consult your local professional lighting company. They will help enhance and realize any vision while saving you time and money.

When you need a licensed electrician for commercial or residential electrical needs, call Zimmerman Electric at 310-378-1323.