While landscaping designs are important, and allow you to be sure to get all the elements you want in your yard, there is a crucial aspect of landscape design you don’t want to overlook - that of outdoor lighting. Sure, having the right plants, water feature(s), deck, and other elements needs to be included, but without lighting, those much desired features will not be noticed after the sun goes down.

5 Advantages of Outdoor Lighting

If you have never considered outdoor lighting to be a needed part of your landscape design, then now is the time to incorporate them – be it to an existing landscape or brand-new design. Here are some reasons why so many design teams and homeowners are choosing to make outdoor lighting an integral part of crafting the perfect outdoor landscape.

1. Appearance:  Having outdoor light adds a finished look to your yard. With the variety of lighting options available, it is possible to spotlight special features, brighten up dark areas, and set your home apart from others in your neighborhood.
2. Function:  Let’s face it, dark areas- whether inside or out- mean a greater chance of someone tripping over an item in the path. But beyond the extra visibility for walking outside after dark, having outdoor lighting means those great lawn parties don’t have to end just because the sun went down. Whether it is string lights along a deck, low lights in the shrubbery, lights designed for the patio table or spotlights around the pool there are many ways lights can be incorporated that offer function and more time for fun.
3.  Security:  Lights and home security go hand in hand. When criminals cannot approach your home without being in the lights, you lower your risk of being a crime statistic. (It should be noted that many insurance companies offer a discount for adding exterior lighting.)
4.  Staging: There are dozens of light choices available, and when installed by professional outdoor lighting experts, these lights can be incorporated to set the stage for nearly any event – weddings, garden parties – you name it. You may even choose to incorporate extra color such as using red lights to show off a Japanese Maple, yellow lights hidden near the shrubbery of a fire pit or patio area, or even tracers along the edge of a deck to make it feel like a performance area.
5. Value: Adding outdoor lighting can add more curb appeal to your home – in some cases getting as much as 28% more in the resale value. After all, a well-lit home is more attractive than one that is dark and hidden. Outdoor lighting not only sheds light on your landscape but serves practical purposes such as accident prevention, minimizes risk of break in, and making it possible to enjoy outdoor entertaining after the sun has gone down. Talk to the pros at Outdoor Makeover and Construction to learn how we can add energy and excitement to your yard by introducing outdoor lighting. We can’t wait to brighten up your world!

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Outdoor lighting is a must have for any well-designed landscape. It’s not just there for aesthetics, but provides a number of benefits, the most obvious being to see better at night. But when it comes to deciding what types of landscape lighting will work best with your yard’s design, it can be a bit overwhelming to make decisions – unless you have a good understanding of the types of outdoor lighting available. In choosing outdoor lighting it is important to note that there are three main types – motion sensors/flood lights used for security measures, landscape lighting spotlights (aka accent lighting) is perfect for walkways and paths, and spotlights. Each of these types have several subgroups, so working with an outdoor lighting team provides a better understanding how they all work together.

• Flood Lights These are ideal for a pool or entertainment area as it allows you to enjoy the fun long after the sun goes down. However, they are frequently used in parking areas or with yards where the need to improve security means chasing away the dark corners. When implemented for security purposes, many homeowners opt for those which are motion activated. When looking at motion sensor lights, most homeowners opt for those which can be set on a timer or either those that work on solar energy. These lights can typically be mounted to the walls of a home, as well as along paths, or an outdoor building.
• Landscape Lights If you have a landscape that is especially delightful and you want to enjoy it to its fullest at any time of day, then landscape lighting is the way to go! These types of lights come in array of shapes and sizes, and may be solar powered, connected into the power source of your home or set up on a separate system. Landscape lights are the perfect way to accent statuary or architectural design, add extra light to a garden path or brighten an entry way. Some common types of landscape lighting include outdoor sconces that are mounted to the side of the home, stand-alone lanterns, mounted barn lights, bulk head lights, or even string lights that may trail the underside of a railing. They are available in contemporary, traditional, coastal, rustic, country, cottage, industrial and many other design styles so there is sure to be outdoor lights that match your style and architecture.
• Spotlights These are perfect for brightening a region of your landscape. They differ from flood lights as they are designed to illuminate a specific space in the landscape – be it the front door or a water feature. The beam is typically focused on a particular spot, and can be mounted at any level, making them a great addition to security lights. As landscape design pros, the Outdoor Makeover and Construction team knows the benefits of each type of outdoor lighting and is skilled at implementing them in a way to enhance your landscape. We will assess your landscape and create a custom look that works all year around so you can fully enjoy each Georgia season. Give us a call today at 404.587.5656 to get started on your landscape paradise.

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