HOME LIGHTING ARTICLES INDEX
Design the depth Night Time Magic enhanced layered lighting for Walkways, Garden, Ponds. Effective Outdoor House Lighting expands home living.
FRONT LANDSCAPE LIGHTING IDEAS · CREATE LAYERING & HEIGHT - using a variety of solar lamp heights. Effective Solar Lighting Design creates depth conveniently and econmomically. From tall solar lamp posts to lower garden solar lighting, displaying various plant growths.
ARCHITECTURAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Outdoor lighting sconces, wall fixtures and ground level spot lamps create a wall washing effect. Best at intervals in interplay with plantings and shrubbery, rather than overall light up, integrates with landscape creating night time intrigue. Remember accent lighting is the goal, rather than complete wall-washing illumination. Exterior recessed fixtures, outdoor ceiling fixtures, even light pendants provide function and esthetic for covered decks, porches, cantilevers and overhangs. Soffit lighting is an effective use for recessed pots. BACK YARD LANDSCAPE LIGHTING IDEAS · Outdoor Patio Lighting turns decks and patios into enjoyable outdoor living spaces when lit well for night time using a variety of patio light fixtures. Use Solar or low voltage lighting around the perimeters and landscape. Add in some height variations with solar lamp posts, etc. · For covered decks, overhead general lighting may be hardwired in. This is also an excellent place to introduce Solar Energy if you've never used it before. Overhead outdoor ceiling fans create a breeze on hot summer days. Outdoor table lamps in covered seating areas are another lighting option. Coach lanterns with candles inside are a beautiful source of cozy romantic light. Back Yard Landscape Lighting Ideas · PONDS & WATERFALLS are magical at night with landscape lighting fixtures. Again low voltage and solar garden lighting systems of varying heights are excellent choices among the plantings and landscaping. · PATIO UMBRELLA LIGHTS are fun and functional for night time dining, games and socializing.
ENERGY Efficiency & CONSERVATION – a Final Note to Landscape Lighting Ideas We’ve all become very aware of the need to conserve energy. While there is everything right about lighting your home adequately and effectively, there are many low energy options available. * Solar energy has many readily available options and well worth utilizing for many reasons * FLUORESCENT light bulbs have long been used efficiently in Europe and are available for outdoors. * BE PROACTIVE in your community for creation of ‘renewable’ sources of energy. * MOTION LIGHTS in walkways or areas of intermittent use and for security, of course only come on when required. Solar Design Manual -*- Alternative Energy
UPSCALE LIGHTING ...beautiful website features unimaginable selection of 'illuminating' surprises! MISSION, BACKWOODS, NOUVEAU, MODERN, TIFFANY, among many styles. Have a look at their very creative, art inspired fixtures and even bathroom sink consoles. Sophisticated lighting must cost a fortune, right? No way! Upscale Lighting offers direct savings. Maintained by Dahlhaus Lighting in NY, an industry leader for High End Exterior Lighting for more than 40 years.  Aspen Lighting ASPEN LIGHTING IS a very extensive unique collection. Many pieces really are high end creative art. Leaded glass tiffany inspired pieces are breathtaking! Rustic country and wilderness inspired fixtures great for rustic home decor, cottage, log cabin style and chalet vacation decor. The very rustic antler lighting, I understand is made from naturally shed antlers and faux antlers. The spectacular floor lamps and chandeliers perfectly suit rustic cabin and lodge decor Page 1 of Yard and Landscape Lighting Ideas Whether you're looking to build a pond, or install a fountain, Yard and Garden Decor will tell you what you need to know.
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