GARDEN LIGHTING DESIGNERS ARE IN THE YELLOW PAGES BUT CONSUMERS CAN CREATE BEAUTIFUL SOLUTIONS WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL HELP BY FOLLOWING COMMON SENSE TIPS
More and more consumers are considering landscape lighting in creating beautiful effects to their nighttime outdoor space. It is efficient, affordable, and with the range of styles, colors and types can create just about any effect a consumer wants. Landscape companies now often have garden lighting designers consulting with clients in creating the look and feel they want in their nighttime landscape. Architectural landscape lighting has traditionally been something large commercial companies have engaged in because lighting products have been too expensive to operate for most homeowners. However, today’s low voltage lighting and solar powered lights technology has changed all that – most homeowners can easily afford to design and install an outdoor landscape lighting system that will create a breathtaking scene, never mind potentially increasing the value of the property.
For those consumers that want to consult a professional designer, the best bet is to look in the local yellow pages. Any local landscaping or lighting company will offer this service or be able to refer you to someone who specializes in garden lighting design.
Don’t forget the objectives of your garden lighting plan
But it isn’t rocket science and consumers can easily create spectacular nighttime landscaping effects themselves with a few tips.
Remember, the three objectives in outdoor landscape light design are safety, security and beauty. Hidden hazards (i.e. steps) need to be illuminated for safety. Entrances to houses need to be lit for security and an ability to illuminate any darkened area of the garden should also be considered. And finally, beauty is important to create that magical effect that nighttime landscape lighting provides. With those three objectives in mind, you are ready to start your design.
Before buying any lights, take a flashlight and position it where you think you might try something. Experiment with angles, shrouding, intensities etc. You’ll be amazed at the ideas you come up with. Once that is accomplished, you are ready to design your garden light solution and go buy the low voltage or solar light products you need!
