Outdoor lights serve many practical purposes, they extend the use of outdoor spaces into the evening hours and spotlight the location of the front door to nighttime visitors.
Outdoor lighting is just as important as indoor lighting for illumination and creating ambiance. Outdoor lights come in many shapes and styles including sconces, pendants, motion detection, and pathway lights, and they all work together in all different seasons.
In summer, outdoor wall lights on the front porch or patio allow you to linger while the weather is warm even after the sun goes down. Installing a dimmer switch gives you greater control when setting the mood.
Though summer’s blooms fade in the fall, planting beds layered with evergreen shrubs can still benefit from strategically placed landscape lighting. Illuminating your pathway makes travel to your front door safer for trick-or-treaters in October and visiting family at Thanksgiving.
Energy efficient decorative options are available in many styles from low to the ground LED rock lighting to path lights in a variety of styles and finishes.
A pair of outdoor wall lights adds to the curb appeal of any home’s facade. As winter and the holidays approach, update your home’s front entrance with attractive outdoor lighting to create a welcoming entry.
Consider the style of a home when choosing outdoor lighting. Classic exteriors look best when more traditional outdoor lights are on display. Cottage-style lights capture the ease of coastal or country living, and modern structures will benefit from contemporary outdoor light fixtures incorporated into their lighting plan.
The right combination of outdoor lighting will allow you to enjoy your home year-round while increasing its curb appeal at the same time!
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