Does your house disappear into the night after the sun goes down? Professional outdoor lighting can not only improve your home’s curb appeal at night, but it can also add safety and security for your family and guests.

Here are some recommended lighting design elements to consider for your home:

Pathway Lighting
Energy-efficient path lights direct light downward to showcase pathways and highlight low flowerbeds. Properly illuminating pathways in your front or back yard provides peace of mind that the areas will be safe and beautiful all at the same time.

Expert tip: Avoid placing the fixtures in a straight line.

Uplighting
Create that welcoming feeling in the evening hours by uplighting the façade of your home. With uplighting you can highlight those special architectural details that set your home apart or add a pop of color by highlighting trees in the front yard. A professional lighting expert will ensure your home’s lighting is even and doesn’t cause any uneven shadows. Lighting for Outdoor Living Spaces Daylight savings may be around the corner, but a well-designed lighting plan will help extend your outdoor living into all four seasons of the year. To enjoy your outdoor spaces, you need the right lighting that allows you to entertain without providing harsh glare to your guests while increasing usability and functionality of the areas. Additionally, you can highlight backyard features to enjoy in the evening, such as perimeter trees to create some depth in your backyard. You will most likely find that the evening hours are soon to be your most cherished.

Deck and Step Lighting
There are great options for under mount deck lights that don’t show much by day, but certainly give off a great deal of light at night. Rope lighting almost completely disappears by day when installed properly underneath a deck rail and gives off a soft glow in the evening hours. Step lighting is an ideal way to keep your stairs safe by placing lights in the stairs themselves.

Festive Lighting
What a great way to spice up your patio or pergola to create the perfect space to entertain! String lighting is one way you can provide warm light for your guests during outdoor events and extend the party long into the evening.

Holiday Lighting
Don’t want the hassle of installing and taking down your holiday lighting each year? Hire a professional to do all the work for you—from design and installation to takedown and storage—while you sit back and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.

From architectural lighting to landscape lighting and more, outdoor lighting can truly transform your home into a work of art and allow you to enjoy the outdoors long after the sun goes down.

Choosing a Professional Lighting Expert
When looking for a professional outdoor lighting company, there are several items to consider. A professional outdoor lighting system installation should include the following:

• A custom design plan to address your wish list and long-term needs

• Quality products (fixtures, transformer, cable, etc.)

• Thorough, meticulous installation

• Impeccable service

• The latest eco-friendly technologies available

• Ongoing service and maintenance to ensure that the system always performs in perfect condition 

With over 125,000 installations, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is America’s most trusted full-service professional outdoor lighting company. For a complimentary design consultation, call Bob McCusker at (610) 632-8173 or visit ProfessionalLandscapeLighting.com.

Published (and copyrighted) in House & Home, Volume 20, Issue 1 (July/August 2019). 
For more info on House & Home magazine, click here. 
To subscribe to House & Home magazine, click here. 
To advertise in House & Home magazine, call 610-272-3120.