{"id":5518,"date":"2023-08-31T16:00:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houstonlightscapes.com\/?p=5518"},"modified":"2023-08-31T16:00:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T16:00:23","slug":"curb-appeal-and-why-lighting-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/curb-appeal-and-why-lighting-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Curb Appeal and Why Lighting Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Will Rogers once famously said, \u201cYou never get a second chance to make a first impression.\u201d Of course, he wasn\u2019t talking about his house at the time, but if he <\/span>had<\/span><\/i> been, he would\u2019ve been talking about curb appeal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Curb appeal is how attractive or appealing your home looks on the outside. It gives visitors a first impression of you, your home, and your neighborhood. When you take the time to maintain your landscaping and keep up with painting and repairs, your neighbors, visitors, and passersby will have a favorable impression of you and your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning to sell your house, curb appeal becomes even more important. In fact, according to a report from the <\/span>National Association of Realtors (NAR)<\/span><\/a>, 97 percent of realtors surveyed said that curb appeal is important for attracting buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re not planning to sell, though, enhancing your outdoor areas and increasing the curb appeal of your home can have other benefits too. In the same NAR \u201cRemodeling Impact Report\u201d cited above, realtors found that outdoor remodeling projects resulted in 68 percent of homeowners having a greater desire to be in their homes and 60 percent enjoying their homes more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Outdoor Lighting And Curb Appeal<\/span><\/h2>\n

So, the exterior of your house looks great during the day, but what about at night? Outdoor lighting is a crucial component of curb appeal to make sure that your home gives off the beautiful, warm, welcoming vibe you want. The following are some ways you can use outdoor lighting to enhance your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highlight Features You Love<\/span><\/h2>\n

Carefully placed uplighting can draw attention to interesting architectural features on your house, a statue or fountain, or even beautiful trees and flowers. Moonlighting on your pool or front lawn can lend a magical, soothing feel, turning your outdoor area into an oasis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Incease Security And Safety<\/span><\/h2>\n

Well-lit doors and windows, as well as areas around the perimeter of your house like a fenceline, your <\/span>driveway<\/span><\/a>, and garage are a must when it comes to security. Not only will you be better able to see what\u2019s going on around your property, but good lighting also deters any would-be criminal activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Path lighting, as well as lights next to stairs or steps and in the pool area will also increase safety for you and your family and friends. Being able to see potential tripping hazards helps everyone navigate your property after dark.<\/span><\/p>\n

Extend The Life Of The Party<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have outdoor living areas like a fire pit, an outdoor kitchen, or a <\/span>swimming pool<\/span><\/a>, making sure to add appropriate outdoor lighting means you can enjoy these areas well into the evening, year-round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Houston Lightscapes Can Help Transform Your Home!<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking to amp up your home\u2019s curb appeal with a stunning outdoor lighting installation, give <\/span>Houston Lightscapes<\/span><\/a> a call at (713) 461-3600<\/a> or complete this form<\/a> to set up your free consultation. We\u2019ll listen to your vision and walk your property with you before giving you a customized plan. From design to installation to <\/span>maintenance<\/span><\/a>, we take care of it all. We can\u2019t wait to bring your ideas to life!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Will Rogers once famously said, \u201cYou never get a second chance to make a first impression.\u201d Of course, he wasn\u2019t talking about his house at the time, but if he had been, he would\u2019ve been talking about curb appeal.\u00a0 Curb appeal is how attractive or appealing your home looks on the outside. It gives visitors…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5519,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,5,20,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-landscapes-lighting","category-outdoor-lighting","category-residential-lighting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5518"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5518\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}