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Lighting the outside of your home is a great way to increase both curb appeal and safety. Placed correctly, outdoor lighting can accentuate the beauty of your landscaping, create a calming oasis of your outdoor living areas, and provide you peace of mind that your property is secure. Planning your outdoor lighting before diving right in is essential when considering both aesthetics and costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Deciding where to place the lights and what type of lighting to use is a delicate balance, though: too little light might leave walkways treacherous or make patios unusable once the sun goes down, while too much light might make your driveway feel more like a runway or inadvertently create light pollution. So how do you coordinate your outdoor lighting spaces to achieve a balance of function and beauty?<\/span><\/p>\n

Planning Your Outdoor Lighting Design<\/span><\/h2>\n

First, it\u2019s important to determine what areas must be well-lit for safety reasons. For example, you want to make sure any steps or walkways have enough light for visitors to safely navigate their way to your door. Doors and windows, too, should have lights to ensure you can easily see activity on your property and to discourage criminals. <\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided on the areas that absolutely require lighting, you can move on to areas that you want to draw attention to such as an architectural or water feature, outdoor living spaces like a pool or firepit area, or a beautiful tree. <\/span><\/p>\n

It can sometimes be helpful to walk your property at night with a flashlight to see if there are any areas that need additional lighting or that you want to highlight or any areas that currently have too much light. <\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Lighting<\/span><\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve chosen your outdoor lighting spaces, the next step is to think about different types of lighting to use in those spaces. The following are a few types of lighting to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n