The proper exterior lighting can elevate the curb appeal of your home’s landscape significantly. However, homeowners rarely use the fullest potential of exterior lighting as they treat exterior lighting the same as interior lighting and fixtures. But the rules of choosing exterior lighting differ significantly from interior ones. When selecting exterior lights, you need to give special attention to various factors such as the position, quality of lights, colors, and other factors.
Here are five things you should keep in mind while choosing exterior lighting for your home:
TYPE OF LIGHTS
You can find various outdoor lights such as recessed, hard-wired fixtures, motion sensors, ground lights, and garden lights. The one you need to choose depends on the purpose you want it to fulfill. If you want your lights to be functional and aesthetic at the same time, go for lights that are big but not too big with motion sensors. Motion sensors can help you keep intruders away. You can also opt for lantern ropes if you are looking to add some color to your landscape
Cost savings
The extra money you would have to pay for energy bills by adding outdoor landscape lighting to your landscape can be a significant concern. However, there are lights such as LED lights and low-voltage outdoor lights that you can use to reduce energy requirements. It will help you enhance your landscape without emptying your pockets too much.
Location
The location of your exterior lights plays a significant role in the efficiency and aesthetics of your landscape. You need to add the lights where they are not affected by the weather or objects in your landscape. Ensure that your lights are placed 30 feet away from any fixtures such as doors, statues, trees, and water fountains.
Durability
Outdoor lightings are not protected against weather elements like wind, rain, and sunlight like indoor lighting fixtures. Therefore, you need to find fixtures that are sturdy enough to handle such factors and the damage they can cause. You can find outdoor lighting fixtures in various materials such as copper, aluminum, brass, and iron. You need to weigh the pros and cons of each material before you make a purchase.
Installation
Some fixtures are pretty easy to install yourself with a bit of DIY practice. However, some fixtures are more complicated, and you may need expert hands for proper installation. You need to consider whether you want to opt for DIY installations or you require professional help. Going for professional service will ensure that your lighting is installed correctly and won’t cause any damage to the landscape of the people in your home.
About A1 Kevin’s Landscaping
We have been serving the Delaware area for over 30 years. We specialize in residential and commercial landscaping and offer a broad range of services for all of your lawn care needs. So whether you want an aesthetically pleasing landscape in your lane, a safe space for your pets and kids, or a professional ground around a commercial area, we got you covered. Get a free quote by calling us at (302) 653-6246, leaving an email at info@a1kevinslandscaping.com, or filling our online contact form.