TIPS FOR ACHIEVING AN OPTIMAL LIGHTING DESIGN WITH OUTSIDE LIGHTS
Whether you’re looking to update your existing outside lights, or you’re creating your first lighting design for your patio or porch, we at Brighter Homes Lighting Gallery are here to provide you with a few tips to keep in mind:
Ambient Lighting - One of the main reasons you have outside lights is to be able to clearly see the area when the sun sets. This is where ambient lighting comes in. Be sure you incorporate outside lights such as hanging lanterns, post lights, and wall lights to fully illuminate the space.
Task Lighting - Seeing as you will be spending time outdoors while it’s dark outside, it’s very important to have task lighting, such as deck lights and security lights to make sure you and your guests can easily see the ground below them and can navigate through the area. You’ll thank yourself later when you and your guests don’t trip over your garden hose or that rusty shovel that’s leaning against the side of your house.
Accent Lighting - From string lights hung overhead to outdoor spotlights that showcase your garden, accent lighting is great for adding decorative pieces that help tie your entire lighting design together.