You have taken the time and pulled out all the stops to make your home look amazing. So why are you going to let all that hard work go to waste at night? Strategically placed outdoor lighting can put your home on display and highlight the best features of your home as well as draw attention to the carefully curated details you’ve selected.

About Outdoor Lighting

 When you add landscape lighting to your home, it will add property value, beauty and even increases safety. If you want to create the best outdoor atmosphere, then you need to figure out if you want to light up a certain tree or your driveway for safety. Do you want colored lights to accentuate your fountain, or do you want lights for your deck so that you can relax with family and friends in the evening? It’s possible for you to make your outdoor lighting dreams come true while you increase the value of your property.

When designing your landscape lighting, you are going to want to ensure that:

• It does not reduce any visibility for those who are driving by.

• It saves energy using timers, solar lights, and energy-efficient bulbs

• It preserves night sky views

• It does not light up areas where you do not want light. 

There are automatic systems that you can use in order to turn the lights off and on with:

• Motion detectors

• Photocells

• Timers

Landscape lighting can be used for more than just safety, it can be used for beauty, and usability of your yard at dark.

Outdoor Features that should have light:

• Decks – Entertain family and friends or just relax outside in the evenings.

• Fountains – Enjoy the beauty of your water feature after dark.

• Pools – Delight your nighttime swimmers or visitors with lights that shine through the ripples of the water.

• Lawns and plantings – Highlight special spaces or beautiful plants in your garden.

• Trees – Shine light through leaves and branches to help create a dramatic look.

• Driveways – Improve safety and add a welcoming feeling with a bit of light.

• Stairs and paths –Make your garden safer and friendlier for you and your nighttime guests.

Do not hesitate to ask a professional at Empire Electrical Solutions if you have any questions or need help with your outdoor lighting.