Outdoor Lighting Category

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…

Outdoor Lighting Techniques for Fall

Outdoor Lighting Techniques for Fall Outdoor lighting goes a long way in highlighting the beauty of your home’s landscaping. While you may be able to see it all just fine during the day, a little lighting here and there at night can create truly breathtaking beauty. If you enjoy cool fall evenings outdoors around a…

Five Outdoor Lighting Ideas for a Well-lit Summer

Five Outdoor Lighting Ideas for a Well-lit Summer Ready for barbecues and pool parties, but don’t know how to distinguish your yard for your guests? Here are five outdoor lighting ideas to get you prepped and ready for your summertime fun. Entertain with a Starry Night Make every night a starry night with commercial duty…

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