What To Consider When Adding Landscape Lighting

Landscape lighting helps create an inviting ambiance and adds the elements of beauty and safety to the outdoor spaces. It highlights the architectural features and gives 24/7 access to you and your family to relax and enjoy your outdoor living area. Homeowners have endless options of landscape lighting to choose from to illuminate their walkways, patio, entryways, gardens, backyard, lawns, and decks. Choosing the right landscape lighting is essential to best highlight your landscape features.

Most homeowners are now investing in landscape lightings as they are highly functional and offer countless benefits. If you are planning to add landscape lighting to your home, there are several factors that need consideration. Some of these include:

Functionality and placement

This is the first thing you should consider while choosing landscape lighting. The correct functionality will help you decide which light to fix at what position. Some areas of your outdoors will require bright light while some places will look best with dim and minimal lighting. Choose lighting that serves its purpose. For example, the entrances need enough lights to help you see and walk without difficulty, while tress, waterfalls, and other accent features will only need to be highlighted to add to your home’s beauty. 

Fixtures

The landscape light fixtures you choose should depend on your outdoor space. Measure the space you want to put the fixture before buying. Don’t choose fixtures that are too large as they may affect the look of your house. Medium-sized fixtures provide light in a focused area and look elegant.

Style

There is a range of styles to choose from when it comes to landscape lighting. The lights you select should match with the exteriors and complements the look of your home. 

Security

Outdoor lighting not only enhances the look of your outdoor area but also secures your home. Your entrances, paths, steps, and other dark areas should have sufficient lights to allow you to safely move at night and also protects your home from burglars. Poor lit houses are more exposed to attacks from thieves. 

Durability

Durability is an essential consideration while choosing landscape lighting. Unlike indoor lighting, outdoor lightings are exposed to factors like rain, wind, and other wear and tear. You should choose lights that can withstand weather elements. The lights should be sturdy and of materials that resist corrosion. 

Energy saving

The bulbs you select for landscape lighting should always be energy saving. Consider LEDs as they consume lesser energy than incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. They also last longer and are maintenance-free. You can also buy lights that use solar power to operate or lights that come with motion sensors All the options are environment-friendly and will reduce your energy bill.

Budget

Cost is a big factor in landscape lighting. There are different types of lights available in various price ranges. Plan your budget before choosing the lights best suited to your home.

There are endless possibilities of designs and styles when it comes to landscape lighting. It offers an unmatched look and improves visibility to make your outdoors secure and enjoyable. If your landscape lighting is installed safely by a licensed electrician it will give you great peace of mind. If you’re thinking about installing landscape lighting, give us a call. We’d be happy to help.

Zimmerman Electric is here to serve your residential and commercial electrical needs throughout the Phoenix Valley metro area. Call us today if you need electrical work performed 602-497-3365.