The time is great to design and implement outdoor living spaces with some inviting lighting. An outdoor space is only as good as the lighting. The summer months are great to spend time outside and enjoy the long nights. You want to have space to do that and that is why it is important to use lights to add to the ambiance and feeling of the space. There are several ways you can use lights outside that you might have not considered. You also need to know what technique is best for the area that you are lighting too.

Burley Electrical Services Lists Ways to Use Outdoor Lighting & What Technique is Best

Lighting Entrances: This is an area that most people are aware of when choosing to install or even upgrade their lighting. The entrances to your home are the front door and backdoor and each one should have ample light. That is why you may want to add to the lights and install a better and more reaching light. It is great not only for your friends and family to see when they walk up but you can see out clearly as to who is at your door.
Exterior Garage Lights: On either side of your garage you often can find carriage lights. They are a great way to add some light to the area that you usually spend some time getting in and out of your car. It acts as a safety measure so you can see when you are trying to find your keys as you walk from the driveway to the door.
Outdoor Patio & Deck Lighting: The patio and deck are the main area that people will use when trying to enjoy their outdoor living space. The patio and deck often have furniture so that you can have a party or barbeque outdoors. You want to have lights that open the area up so you can use them in the night as well. This will increase your usage of the outdoor space.
Walkway & Path Lights: Another area that you want to use lights is along the pathways. The paths that you will use from your car to your door, the patio to the backdoor and the side of the home may need to have some light. Not only do these add lights that make your home welcoming but it also can give you a better sense of security. The lights will keep a potential burglar from choosing to go after your home instead of a home that is less covered with light.
Landscape Lighting: You can also use lights in your landscape. The lights are a great way to show off your trees and other accent areas. It increases the look of your home and can add value to your home as well as your curb appeal.
What Lighting Technique Should You Use: There are several options for lighting that you can use depending on the area that you are installing the lights. You can do a downlighting option that is set around a roof line and sends the light down to the ground. You can use uplighting that is set low in the ground and sends the light such as in landscaping. Shadowing is a cool way to highlight the shadows from a tree, statue or carving. The light is set just so the shadow is cast in a favorable direction.

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