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Path lighting
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- Designed to not drown your entire yard in light, path lighting is ideal for safety at night. They are specially designed to outline the safe paths to take when there is not enough light to clearly see where you are going.
- They light up just enough so that you can walk without worry but not so bright that they blanket the yard in light. They can also be placed off the main path to highlight the features of your yard.
- Where and how to use path lighting:
- illuminate walkways to your front entry and the perimeter of the home view ideas
- outline the driveway using recessed path lighting view ideas
- provide safety with step lighting for porches, patios, and wood decks view ideas
- decorate a garden path with stepping stones view ideas
- use wall and post lights to guide visitors to your home view ideas
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Spot lighting
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- If, however, you want to showcase the decorations of your backyard and the path lights are just too dim, then spot lighting is what you’re looking for. These light up tall objects in your backyard to draw attention to them no matter how dark it is outside. They can use moderate to powerful bulbs, generating far more light.
- These lights can also serve to light up your backyard just enough [same win] so that you can see clear enough to walk safely. This can eliminate the need for extra lighting, serving as both decorative and functional.
- Where and how to use spot lighting:
- up-lighting the majestic look of a tree or large bush view ideas
- take pride of a flower bed with it’s landscaping techniques view ideas
- add nightly color with scattered globes view ideas
- accent sections of landscape that include rocks, pond and other landscaping view ideas
- illuminate the architectural structure of your home view ideas
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Floodlights
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- These types of lights are typically used for practical purposes rather than decorative ones. Floodlighting is best for when you need to cover the greatest amount of space with the most amount of light. They are used for security purposes to scare off both would-be burglars and any harmful and destructive animals.
- They can either be triggered by a motion sensor or can be turned on to shine throughout the night if you need them to. For these security reasons, it’s recommended to invest in LED floodlights. These lights offer a variety of advantages, most notably their extended life span and increased brightness.
- Where and how to use flood lighting:
- flood a particular area to give a backdrop as illustrated in the photo above view above
- use it to illuminate areas of you home for security purposes view images
- attach to the front part of home with motion sensors to provide lighting for guests or scare off intruders view images
- provide lighting for backyard recreational areas for lawn games, swimming pools, courts, and other fun places view images
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String lighting
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- String lights are great for when you want to create a comfortable atmosphere [same win] for you and your guests. These are best used when you have poles to easily string them from, hanging over any tables and chairs to give off soft and warm lighting.
- This lighting can be beautiful for a late-night dinner outside but be careful when these bulbs are exposed to the elements. They can get damaged by rainwater or burst and potentially rain down shards of glass. Be prepared for the weather and take them down when the party is over.
- Where and how hang string lights:
- weave it over your patio or deck area view images
- hang them over the fire pit area view images
- string it across your backyard area to illuminate it view images
- use falling rain light to highlight a tree view images
- use for a backdrop view images
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With these four solutions for outdoor lighting, you’ll find something that fits perfectly into your yard.
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