4 Reasons to Consider Custom Outdoor Lighting
Take a minute and think about your outdoor spaces. Now think about those spaces at night. Are they visible? Are they usable? Are they just as beautiful at night as they are during the day?
Americans invest huge sums of money and countless hours improving and maintaining the exterior of their homes. Manicured lawns, landscaping, pathways, patios, decks, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, playsets, pools, and water features – these all improve the aesthetics, value, and function of outdoor spaces. Why then is landscape lighting only considered as an afterthought or, at most, a DIY weekend project?
Here are 4 reasons to consider custom outdoor lighting.
Curb Appeal
Why allow your beautiful home to go unseen at night? An outdoor lighting system with well-placed accent lights will highlight the best features of your home. Lighting will accentuate the architecture of the house itself as well as the surrounding landscape, hardscape, and softscape. Outdoor lighting not only improves the curb appeal, but it also increases the value of your home as a well-lit home is more attractive to buyers.
Security
Feel safer at home with a reliable outdoor lighting system. Exterior lights deter unwanted guests by increasing their risk of detection. While many homes have existing security lights in place, remember that security lighting doesn’t have to be unsightly or boring. Professional landscape lighting will be beautiful AND provide security.
Increase Functionality
Outdoor spaces are an extension of your home. Take full advantage of these multi-functional spaces at night and enjoy them into the cooler seasons by installing an outdoor lighting system. Task lighting will make outdoor activities like grilling and eating easier while ambient lighting will create a welcoming environment for you and your guests to enjoy.
Safety
Quality landscape lighting provides safety beyond lighted navigation. Simple path and stair lighting will safely light the way for you and your guests, but professionally installed exterior lighting will achieve so much more. Consider lighting gates, pools, playsets/houses, and equipment to make nighttime entertaining and play safer for everyone.
A beautifully designed and expertly installed outdoor lighting system will undoubtedly transform your home. With enough research, the right tools, and the necessary technical skills, a homeowner may be able to pull off an adequate DIY system. But why not leave it to the professionals? While a professional system may have more upfront costs with installation, you will ultimately save time and money. Sit back and enjoy your outdoor spaces knowing that your lighting system will last for years to come.
Thinking about hiring a professional landscape lighting company?
At Limelight, outdoor lighting is all we do. We offer design, installation, and maintenance services and would love to help you design a system that makes the most of your landscape — day and night. Getting started is simple. Call Limelight Outdoor Lighting at (704) 989-3635 or schedule a free consultation through our website.