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Have you been looking at your landscape wondering how you can add a beautiful upgrade that’s economical, too? Layering lighting is a fun project that adds beauty and curb appeal. You may already have lights set up, and want to add to these. Or you may be starting over, or from scratch. Layered lighting, which combines light setups for gardens, patios and pathways, pulls together your light designs. We’ll review some light layering ideas for multiple spots in your outdoor space, along with a few featured products that will provide a beautiful update you’ll enjoy for years.
You can create depth, functionality, and aesthetic appeal all through strategic placement of lights. Outdoor light layering can highlight your home’s architectural features, set the mood for your outdoor gatherings, and provide safe paths to your door. It adds up to a lot of enjoyment and value for literally only a few dollars a year to run them.
Layered lighting includes three types: ambient, task, and accent lighting. You’ll find that while each has its purpose, combined they give your outdoor space a harmonious, inviting appearance.
1. Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting’s encompassing glow adds warmth to patios and gardens. Some examples include string lights, post lanterns, or wall-mounted fixtures. When planning your light project, think of ambient lighting as what sets the tone, and your other layers play off of that starting point.
2. Task Lighting
Sometimes you need focused lighting to get things done outdoors at night. It could be path lighting or lighting for your seating groups. It’s a practical type of lighting that can be set up beautifully. Choosing attractive task lights lets you add your own style to the space so you can accomplish the task at hand easily and safely.
4. Accent Lighting
These are the lights that put a focus on special areas in your landscape. Perhaps you have features like archways or planters you want to emphasize. Or you can use garden light layering to highlight flowers, trees, or other focal points. You can use these lights to direct a beam on precise spots, creating stunning visual interest.
Spotlight outdoor lighting features weather-resistant bulbs to ensure durability and cost savings. They’re adjustable, so you can reposition them as your landscape matures. Holiday lighting with spotlights as the centerpiece will draw people’s eyes to yard statuary, themed groupings of decorations, and other festive decor.
You get two advantages with path lights: ambient lighting and safety. Path lights welcome guests and keep pathways, driveways and garden areas easily visible. Since path lights come in a number of shapes and finishes, you can choose fixtures that match your style.
You may wish to set up spotlights to focus on horizontal and vertical features, like stone walls and tree canopies. Then lay out your path lights in such a way that the spotlights complement them. Allow the path lights’ glow to come through, and not be overwhelmed. This combination brings your nighttime landscape alive, giving you more usable space outdoors.
Create Layered Light Designs with these Featured Best Pro Lighting Products
Best Pro Lighting’s spotlights give you so many ways to highlight your landscape focal points. Choose from a wide range of fixtures to create precise lighting schemes throughout your property.
There’s nothing like high-quality pathway lights for safety and beauty. Best Pro Lighting’s brass pathway lights accentuate your walkways and welcome you with their halogen bulb’s warm glow. They offer timeless elegance and durability.
With your new outdoor lights in hand, so many great lighting ideas are yours to discover. What do pros do to create the best layered lighting designs? Try these tips for your landscape:
Layered lighting arrangements make the most of your outdoor fixtures and add new ways to enhance your landscape’s beauty. You’ll also ensure your paths are well illuminated, and you’ll have the ability to entertain and complete tasks more easily.
Why settle for plain light designs when you can beautify your landscape with layered lighting?
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Q: How far apart should I space path lights?
A: Space path lights 6–8 feet apart for even illumination. Adjust them depending on your path’s width and the lights’ lumens level.
Q: Can I mix LED and halogen fixtures in the same system?
A: Consult a professional as you will need to review voltage compatibility and potential issues with dimming, heat, and mismatched light color.
Q: How do I prevent outdoor spotlights and path lights from causing glare?
A: Use shielded fixtures and angle spotlights downward. Soften lighting with path lights positioned low.
