Outdoor Lighting Ideas That Will Lift Up Your Mood
For some, summer is their favorite time of year. Warm weather, wonderful company and barbecues every weekend if you’re lucky, and if you’re spending a lot of time outdoors, it’s a great time to get your garden looking great. Outdoor lighting enhances your garden and helps your garden shine, and in this blog post, we’ve … Continue reading “Outdoor Lighting Ideas That Will Lift Up Your Mood”
Why the sun is the best power for your outdoor lighting
Most people know that the best time for natural outdoor lighting, is of course, during summer. But if you’re looking to add some additional warmth to your garden, solar outdoor lighting can be a great choice. Choose multi-colored bulbs for a fun and welcoming look, or opt for standard white bulbs to light your garden … Continue reading “Why the sun is the best power for your outdoor lighting”
5 Quirky Summer Garden Party Ideas
Summer has just begun, and instead of the usual backyard barbecue, you’re dreaming of a quirky garden affair, full of charm and whimsy. Not sure where to start? Fear not, we have put together a list of top five quirky summer garden party ideas to spark your creativity! Mismatched dinnerware and vintage objects To create … Continue reading “5 Quirky Summer Garden Party Ideas”
Benefits of Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
First things first, what is low voltage lighting? Low voltage lighting uses a step-down transformer through which the electricity is transformed from 120 volts to 12 volts. Although initially popular in indoor applications, low voltage landscape lighting has been growing in popularity because of the many benefits it offers. Security One of the benefits of … Continue reading “Benefits of Low Voltage Landscape Lighting”
4 Reasons to Have Outdoor Accent Lighting
Outdoor accent lighting, also known as directional lighting, directs light at a particular object or architectural element you want to accentuate. Often used to illuminate and highlight a specific plant, tree, or prominent feature, it adds visual interest to your property while providing a multitude of benefits to homeowners. In this blog post, we’ll discuss … Continue reading “4 Reasons to Have Outdoor Accent Lighting”
5 Landscape Lighting Tips for Outstanding Curb Appeal
Your home is an extension of yourself; it reflects your styles and values. While most homeowners invest a considerable amount of time and money planning their landscaping, selecting only the best plants, trees, flowers, and garden decor items, a landscape element that they often neglect is lighting. Used properly, landscape lighting can enhance your curb … Continue reading “5 Landscape Lighting Tips for Outstanding Curb Appeal”
Backyard Themes
Planning your landscape with a well thought-out theme is a sure way to add character and cohesion to your yard and outdoor spaces. Several elements in a landscape designer’s arsenal can help you achieve the look that you want such as theme-appropriate plants, fencing, lighting, decorative details, and water features, just to name a few. … Continue reading “Backyard Themes”
5 Landscape Lighting Techniques
Using the correct lighting technique and light fixture is crucial when installing outdoor lighting. If you’re looking to enhance your property’s curb appeal and up its wow factor, here are five landscape lighting techniques that, when combined with the appropriate lights, can help you achieve the look that you desire. Up-lighting Up-lighting is used to … Continue reading “5 Landscape Lighting Techniques”
3 Outdoor Lighting Mistakes to Avoid
Homeowners install outdoor lights for a multitude of reasons. Outdoor lighting makes it easier and safer for people to find their way around their property at night. It deters potential thieves and intruders and enables owners to highlight their properties’ most beautiful landscaping and architectural features. Not only does outdoor lighting make a huge difference … Continue reading “3 Outdoor Lighting Mistakes to Avoid”
Illuminating Water Features
There is nothing quite as calming and relaxing as the sound and movement of water. Whether you’re spending an afternoon listening to soothing ocean waves gently lapping against the shore or admiring the way a waterfall cascades over jagged rocks, feeling the light mist on your arms, there is no denying that water inspires meditative … Continue reading “Illuminating Water Features”