Your backyard is your oasis. It’s a place to go to relax and have fun. Your kids love being outside, enjoying the little slice of nature that belongs to you – whether it’s to make snowmen in the winter, or to play a competitive game of volleyball in the summer. You enjoy having a place to go outside, to get away from it all and find a little peace and quiet. There’s a way to make your backyard pop even more, and that’s with outdoor lighting. Here are some tips on how you can use proper accent lighting outside.
Landscape Outdoor Lighting
Accent lighting can be pretty powerful when applied correctly to your landscaping. Lots of us spend a lot of time or money (or both) on our landscape, so it makes sense to use lighting to really show it off. It’s important to highlight aspects of your landscape, such as a centerpiece tree, or a koi pond. You can also create lighted pathways that make it easy to walk around your backyard at night.
Deck Lighting
Your deck is often the site of summer bbqs, birthday parties, or a quiet night reflecting on the day with a glass of wine. Get the most out of it with adding some deck lighting. Your deck will become another place that your family can gather, no matter the time of day or night. Imagine how nice it will be to have a family game night outside, weather permitting, or how your party guests will love being able to step outside and onto the lighted patio to enjoy some fresh air. Deck lighting can be affixed to posts, or it can be custom-made lamps that stand out as a piece of your decor. You can also choose a more subtle approach with lighting that provides the light you want without taking away from the beauty of your deck.
Garden Outdoor Lighting
Garden lighting is another way to make your backyard pop. Think of how much you could use this lighting on a summer night, to finally enjoy all of your hard work? You’ll get to enjoy your flowers late at night. Plus, if you grow fruits and veggies, you can use garden lighting to help you with harvesting. Many gardeners prefer to harvest early in the morning or later in the evening. This lighting can be great feature for that purpose.
Turn your outdoor living space into a truly spectacular oasis with some custom lighting. Seattle residents can call on Wire Craft Electric to help you to realize your backyard lighting dreams. Just remember that if you live in an area with a homeowners association, you may have to speak with them)
