It’s almost time for our clocks to be thrown forward. The days are becoming shorter with dark mornings and early sunsets. A good solution to longer dark hours is light installation.
Deck lighting not only extends the hours during which you can enjoy your deck, it also goes a long way in enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor living area. Incorporating lighting into an outdoor living space can add personalization and comfort to a home. Fixtures can be added to places like posts, block walls, walkways, stairs and railings.
LED bulb fixtures are the way to go. Choosing quality brands such as Kichler, WAC, Alliance or BK that are durable, attractive, versatile, and permanent is essential. Too often people take the easier route by choosing solar powered, rope, or bistro string lights. These are far less durable and often suited only for temporary installations.
Lighting Strategics
Over lighting or high voltage lights can create an unwanted glare. Make use of low voltage lights to make a space more comfortable and seemingly natural. Lighting very much has to do with the mood of an area. In addition, choosing appropriate lighting for your deck or patio will aide in creating an atmosphere that is inviting as well as safe. Contacting a professional for your lighting needs will better enable you to install low voltage light fixtures that have many more options for aesthetics and function, allowing you to customize your look.
Also, incorporate more ambient lights. These are the lights that are installed on the exterior of a house. Ambient lights can be by doors or on porch columns, giving your outdoor living area a warm glow. Again, this lighting is strategically chosen to coordinate with your home’s decor.
Lighting can serve many uses. Lighting isn’t just for aesthetics. Install lighting for safety as well. Incorporating lighting in places like stair steps, doorways and pathways will help with safety. Also, lighting can be used for highlighting architectural details such as water features, trees, and sculptures. As said before, lighting should create an atmosphere. The use of uplighting, downlighting, and overhead lighting can create a certain feel to a space. The safety and the ambiance you desire can be created with balance.
Lighting Installation
When installing a lighting fixture, use weatherproof wire nuts when connecting low voltage wires. Generally, most outdoor lighting systems are powered by a 12V transformer which is then plugged into an ordinary wall outlet. Using weatherproof materials ensures the durability of lighting connections. Obviously, poor connections means no lights, extra repair bills, safety issues and unnecessary wear and tear on equipment.
Lighting is what you make of it. Fall is the perfect time to add lighting to a home owner’s space. Contact your local Wolf Creek Company location to learn more about lighting we offer. Or, click here to see our distributor list.
