Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere with custom-designed landscape lighting. From aesthetic appeal to practical benefits, professional lighting helps elevate your outdoor spaces by highlighting what makes them so special. In this blog, we spotlight how lighting can be used to transform your landscape.
Amp Up the Drama
Add drama to your landscape features with eye-catching up- and downlighting. When fixtures are angled to cast light upwards, showcasing architectural and design elements such as wooden structures or trees, it accentuates the shape of such features. Downlighting, on the other hand, is created when fixtures direct light downward — often creating a softer, more ambient light.
Increase Curb Appeal
Professional lighting design increases the curb appeal of your home by showcasing those unique architectural elements — and presenting them in the best light. When placed strategically, the lighting can soften spaces or add dimension. For example, uplighting can be used to make trees look taller, while string lights cast a warm, diffused glow across an open space. Lighting is an essential element in overall landscape architecture and design, which is reported to increase property valuations by up to 11% according to a study by Michigan State University.
Illuminate Foot Paths
Carefully placed landscape lighting can be used to illuminate foot paths, stepping stones, stairs and other walkways — lighting the way for family and friends. This not only creates a cozy, warm ambiance but it also has a practical benefit by improving visibility. These lights are typically directed down toward visitors’ feet, though some popular designs include flat, flush lights built directly into the path and soft 360-degree bollard lights.
Spotlight Safety
Adding custom landscape lighting can also help improve safety on your property. While it increases overall visibility, making it easier for guests to navigate the landscape, it can also be used to deter unwanted activity. For example, motion-activated lights help call attention to movement on the premises, effectively warding off uninvited visitors with ill intent.
Go for the Glow
When designing outdoor landscapes, opt for warm lights to create a welcoming environment. All lights have a color temperature, ranging from cool to warm. Cool light temperatures tend to appear blue and are best suited for bright lighting environments. Warm light temperatures, meanwhile, appear to be amber or yellow to the eye. This makes them ideal for creating an inviting glow in low light environments such as gardens and backyard structures.
Transform your home with lighting designed to showcase what makes your landscape unique. At Prewett, Read & Associates, we have decades of experience designing landscape lighting throughout Texas. If you’re ready to elevate your landscape, reach out to our team of experts to learn more.