Landscape Lighting 101 - Advantages+Safety

The Top Advantages Of Lighting Up Your Landscape

Landscape lighting is fundamental for creating a perfectly curated property, but the benefits are multi-dimensional, providing enhancements beyond simple illumination.

FLEXIBILITY

You can start slowly and gradually add more light fixtures as your time, budget, or exterior space allow—it’s all in your hands!

INCREASED SAFETY

Improve navigation around your home and eliminate the dark areas of your home’s exterior for added safety.

ADDED SECURITY

Well-lit areas discourage potential intruders from approaching your property. Eliminate the dark areas of your home’s exterior for added security.

EXTEND YOUR LIVING SPACE

Crafting a well-lit outdoor living area creates a multi-dimensional home that can be enjoyed day and night.

ECO-EFFICIENCY

LED technology is the backbone of any lighting plan and will provide long-term cost savings with almost zero maintenance.

IMPROVED HOME VALUE

Well-designed landscape lighting reinforces aesthetic appeal and makes your home look more captivating.

Lighting The Way To Safety

In addition to providing a luminous glow to the rustic outdoors, exterior lighting is often installed to increase safety outside the home. Let’s shed some light on how to increase safety with hardscape and pathway lights!

Hardscape lighting for deck, step and patio applications are specifically designed with safety in mind, and can be installed into masonry and wood constructions. For example, to illuminate stairs leading up to an entry way, a surface mounted hardscape light, such as Hinkley’s Nuvi, can be placed under each step.

Path lighting is used in a variety of diverse applications, but its most beneficial effect is safety. For the best results, stagger path lights to create pools of light that illuminate walkways, such as paths leading up to the front door. Path lighting can also enhance dynamic landscaping elements such as flower beds and shrubbery.

BONUS! Here, the Hardy Island path lights and Republic lantern provide both effects – safety and charm.