If you want to enjoy your landscaping after the sun goes down, then you need to consider landscape lighting. The right lighting scheme can transform your backyard into a place that calls out to be explored. Achieving the right balance of light and dark depends on utilizing several design principles.
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To create the effect you want when it comes to lighting in your yard, you need to consider several design principles. When these principles come together, you will have the lighting you have always dreamed of.
- Consider your focal points - The last thing you want is for your yard to be completely lit. You want to determine those areas, such as a statue or a garden area, that you would like to highlight. By lighting these areas, it draws the viewer into the landscape from point-to-point.
- Lighting both near and far - Somewhat related to focal points is being sure to light elements near your home and further into your yard. This gives your landscaping a three dimensional feel.
- Use lighting that makes visual sense - The human eye likes balance. During the day time hours, light is pretty much the same no matter where you look when you are outside. At night, this is not the case. When you are deciding where to add light and where not to add light, remember to balance the dark and light in a way that makes sense to the human eye.
- Determine the feel you want your lighting to have - Not all lighting is created equally. Some lighting will give your landscaping a romantic feel while other lighting may create drama. Keep in mind the feel you are going for during the design phase.
Check Out Kandel & Associates for Your Landscape Lighting Needs
Whether you need lighting for security, task lighting, aesthetic value, or a combination, we can help you design a lighting scheme that will turn your landscaping into a nighttime show place.
Give us a call today to discover all that your landscaping can be.