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Jun 3, 2009 
Landscape lighting is a fantastic way to show off the beauty of your home after dark. Well place lights can highlight your favorite flowers and shrubs, add drama to pools and fountains, and create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere in your backyard or patio. As a bonus, landscape lights illuminate stairs, walks and driveways to make your property safer. In this article, we've got some advice that will help you choose the right in-ground lights and outdoor chandeliers to give your property an elegant look.
When purchasing landscape lighting, decide what you want to light, select the appropriate lighting techniques, select the appropriate lighting fixtures and accessories, select the appropriate bulbs, and choose the power supply. It's a good idea to draw a rough plan on paper for a shopping list or take some digital pictures. The best way to decide where the lights should go is to go into the yard at night with a good flashlight and try lighting different areas from different angles.
Positioning the lights correctly is essential to effective lighting. Stunning effects can be achieved by using a mixture of techniques using one or more lights. Up lighting is often used to accent a tree with the fixture at the base. Down lighting is the same idea only the fixture is up high and shines down. This is a great way to show off flower beds, paths or steps. Spotlighting creates a focal point by illuminating an object like a fountain. One of the most dramatic techniques you can use is back lighting. By placing the light behind a subject it will appear in silhouette. This can be an extremely effective technique with dramatically shaped trees, shrubs or garden ornaments. Finally, you can highlight a feature by using cross lighting which is shining two fixtures from different directions to add dimension. Remember to be considerate of your neighbors and do not shine lights into their windows.
Installing outdoor lighting can be tricky business, so be careful. If you don't have the knowledge to work with electricity safely, then spend a little extra and get an electrician to do the work. Solar lights are a popular choice because they are easy to install, require no wiring and won't increase your use of electricity since sunlight charges a solar panel that powers the light at night. Shop around since solar lights can often be found on sale and at discount stores. If your landscape is complicated or expansive, then consider hiring a landscaper or professional outdoor lighting designer to help.
Outdoor lighting is as important as indoor lighting. Instead of choosing standard patio lights, shop around for attractive outdoor chandeliers or weather resistant iron chandeliers. For the garden, lights can be decorated with glass or stone birds, butterflies, forest creatures or even angels. The key to good lighting is tastefulness. Select attractive fixtures, position them well and your property will look elegant both during the day and at night.
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