Adding Lighting to your Outdoor Project

Enhance your outdoor project design with landscape lighting, often referred to as "nightscaping." This transformative element not only creates a warm and inviting ambiance, extending outdoor enjoyment well into the night but also brings practical safety and security enhancements. Incorporating lighting into your overall design is essential; evaluate your property for dark corners, walkways, and future living spaces, and consider lighting needs in manageable stages aligned with your time and budget.

Safety takes precedence in the lighting plan, with a focus on walkway, driveway, and front entrance lighting. To achieve a balanced and aesthetically pleasing effect, stagger your outdoor path lights while avoiding the runway appearance. LED and solar path lights in various styles, such as lanterns, lamps, and posts, offer versatile options. Illuminate stairs not only for safety but also to create dramatic effects, using louvered lights for added flair.

Explore nightscaping techniques to add intrigue to your outdoor space. Avoid uplighting on pathways and getting light into your eyes, and instead direct light beneath landscape elements for a subtle yet dramatic effect. Use tree branches to play with shadows, achieving a captivating "moonlight" effect. Cast silhouettes on walls by strategically aiming lights at planters or statues, and mount fixtures high to spotlight specific areas, simultaneously enhancing safety in darker spots. Lanterns and under-mount lighting not only contribute to visual appeal but also provide functional illumination, aiding guests in navigating the space after dark.

Landscape lighting delivers a harmonious balance of ambiance and practicality, and safety, extending the usability of outdoor spaces as daylight fades. For further illuminating ideas, consult with a Brickworks Supply Center Hardscape team member today!