What is “Light Layering?” How do you layer lighting? With lighting, one size/style/fixture does not do it all. Different needs have different requirements, and lighting has an amazing ability to create a mood and atmosphere with the proper design. What are the components to Lighting Layering? Let’s take a look…. Ambient Lighting Ambient Lighting is your universal, general purpose lighting …
What is the Best Outdoor Lighting Fixture?
Outdoor lighting today has so many options—how do I decide what the right fixture is? There is no one fixture which does it all, that’s for sure. The proper fixture is determined by several factors. But the first and most important factor is to always start with quality fixtures. Do not settle for junk. You will regret it. Lighting Technique …
Top Deck Lighting Ideas to Consider
Long gone are the days of a deck simply being a square with a table, 4 webbed chairs, an umbrella and a grill. Decks and patios today are outdoor living rooms. They have inviting furniture with cushions and pillows, TVs, fire features, water features, plants and flowers, sometimes even curtains, kitchens and more. These outdoor living rooms allow our lifestyle …
How Do I Light a Water Feature?
If you are fortunate enough to have a water feature in your yard, you already know what a peaceful atmosphere it creates, how relaxing the sound of water is, and how much beauty a water feature adds to your home, especially when the water sparkles and jumps with reflected sunlight. But that all goes away when the sun goes down. …
Use Outdoor Lighting to Highlight Water Features & Plants
Outdoor Lighting is not merely functional. Yes, it serves to enhance safety and security. It keeps friends and family safe while moving about your property while at the same time serving as a deterrent to potential intruders or troublemakers. But it also serves to enhance the beauty of the landscaping, architecture, structures and accents of your property. And truly, that is the most enjoyable …