Outdoor Lighting Category

The Dos and Don’ts Of Outdoor Lights

The Dos and Don’ts Of Outdoor Lights Should you leave your outdoor lights on all night? In the same way a few well-placed lamps can revitalize a room, neighborhoods get a face lift when given the proper lighting. A well-lit, bright street is far more welcoming than a dark row of creaky houses—but does that…

Protective Lighting Strategies For Industrial Areas

Protective Lighting Strategies For Industrial Areas Using protective lighting is a practical, cost-effective way to add a layer of security to your overall security strategy. Protective lighting delivers increased visibility for risk scenarios as well as the optimal visibility for security functions like video surveillance and guard duties. The Basics of Protective Lighting Protective lighting,…

How Snow and freezing temperatures can affect lights

How Snow and freezing temperatures can affect lights Snow and freezing temperatures can affect lights by causing them to dim, flicker, or even fail completely, primarily due to the impact on the electrical wiring and the type of light bulb used; however, modern LED lights are generally more resistant to cold weather compared to traditional…

Elegant Lighting for Screened Porches

Elegant Lighting for Screened Porches For covered patio spaces or screened porches, you can go with outdoor pendants, flushmount ceiling fixtures or even recessed lighting. Make sure you select fixtures rated for the outdoors and put them on a dimmer so you can control the light output. Smart lighting can transform your screened porch into…

Modern Resort Lighting

Modern Resort Lighting The world’s best resorts, from beach retreats to mountain hideaways, continually earn top rankings because they’re experts at bringing aesthetics and atmosphere to their brands. Every element of resort and spa design, from landscaping to lighting, influences guest opinions and impacts whether or not they want to return for a future getaway.…

Outdoor Lighting For Your Patio

Outdoor Lighting For Your Patio While homeowners select outdoor furniture and garden plants with care, they often overlook the many design possibilities well-planned outdoor lighting can provide. Outdoor track lighting is becoming a popular choice for illuminating outdoor areas like covered patios, decks, screened-in porches and backyard pergolas. A well-lit landscape should have both functional…

Landscape Lighting for Spring

Landscape Lighting for Spring Are you thinking about upgrading your exterior this spring? If there are neglected areas outside your home from the winter months, it’s a good idea to start planning those projects now. One project you should add to your list will give you a great return and ultimate satisfaction, outdoor lighting. Turn…

Functional Lighting Design: Water Features

Functional Lighting Design: Water Features Lighting around water features elevates the allure of ponds, fountains, and waterfalls, transforming these elements into mesmerizing focal points. Consider spotlighting to achieve a captivating effect. Positioning lights strategically around the water feature allows for a dramatic play of light and shadow, highlighting the fluidity and movement of the water.…

Functional Lighting Design for Trees and Plants

Functional Lighting Design: Trees and Plants

Functional Lighting Design: Trees and Plants Various fixtures and techniques can be used in functional lighting design. In this section, we explore how to illuminate different garden features. Trees and Plants Lighting design plays a pivotal role in accentuating the natural beauty of trees and plants within garden landscapes. To enhance the visual allure of…

Do Solar Lights Work in Winter?

Solar lights are a great option to illuminate the outside of your home while reducing your electricity bill. These lights are excellent during most of the year, but their performance is not always the best in winter. While solar lights work in winter, they might underperform for the season due to several factors like snow…

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