Outdoor Landscape Lighting
Do's and Don'ts

✘ Don't prioritize outdoor landscape lighting first 

 While you have landscape lighting in mind, it's not advisable to immediately concentrate on illuminating your pathways and other landscape elements, such as your trees. Instead, you should commence with the primary objective of your outdoor lighting—the most cherished aspect of your property.

Your residence is the most precious and expensive asset on your property. Therefore, it's crucial to start your landscape lighting journey by illuminating your house. Use suitable outdoor fixtures strategically placed to enhance visibility, safety, and security during the night. Position these fixtures to accentuate your home's architectural features and walls.

Avoid overcrowding with excessive fixtures in a single area within landscape lighting. Although your aim may be perfect illumination for a specific object or space, it might unintentionally shift attention from the intended focal point to the lights themselves.

For a powerful spotlight effect, refrain from clustering numerous fixtures together. Instead, position several spotlights at varying angles toward your desired object, such as a garden statue or topiary. This approach unveils intriguing silhouettes and layers, crafting a striking and dramatic impact.

Avoid overcrowding with excessive fixtures in a single area within landscape lighting. Although your aim may be perfect illumination for a specific object or space, it might unintentionally shift attention from the intended focal point to the lights themselves.

If straight-line placement of pathway lights isn't feasible, what's the alternative? Let your creativity take center stage! While aiming for a design that's subtly distinctive, avoiding clutter or distraction, you can opt for staggered light placement or casting their glow along the pathway.

In the realm of landscape lighting, energy efficiency is a vital consideration. Incandescent bulbs consume excessive energy and have shorter lifespans. Excessively bright lighting can be harsh and discomforting for guests.

The days of harsh, cold-toned LED lighting are history. Now, you have a vast selection of LED options, including those with warmer hues.
Not only will you save a substantial amount of energy compared to incandescent bulbs, but you can also avoid unwanted glare by choosing gentle, downward-focused lighting.

Overlooking frequently ignored spaces like the upper floors of your home or dimly lit corners in your garden can impede your ability to fully enjoy the safety, security, and aesthetic benefits of landscape lighting.

Introducing a modest accent light into the dimly lit corners of your yard can produce remarkable results. Not only does it enhance the overall aesthetic, but it also serves as a deterrent to potential intruders who often gravitate towards shadowy hideaways to remain unnoticed.