Not sure where to start with outdoor lighting? If you want to get the most out of your landscaping, we’d suggest looking up, down and all around for exterior lighting ideas. 

From the Top

Imagine a lively outdoor cafe, where people linger in the warm glow of string lights draped overhead. If this is a look you love, you can add string light installation to your exterior lighting ideas and plan. Commercial grade light strings offer durability, can be hardwired to flip on and off with a switch, and left in place year ‘round. 

Maybe you prefer a more contemporary look. Today’s outdoor hanging fixtures make a statement over a patio dining table, bar or outdoor kitchen. Try grouping two or three together for even bigger impact. 

Exterior wall sconces can shed light on fences or illuminate your doorways, making them even more welcoming and easy to find for friends and visitors. 

Exterior Lighting Ideas Below

Adding light closer to ground level makes your landscaping safer by highlighting paths, walls or steps. Lighting below eye level doesn’t create glare that can be blinding at night. LED strips along stairs, path lights and spotlights on low walls are all exterior lighting ideas that can make your landscaping shine. 

Underwater lighting can transform pools, ponds and fountains into sparkling gems in the yard. Some light fixtures can change colors, allowing you to create different effects. 

Uplights that graze along walls or shine on a special tree or piece of art add drama to the landscape after dark. 

All Around 

Today’s exterior lighting ideas make sprinkling light all around your outdoor living spaces fun and easy. Incorporating light into posts and railings is a sleek look that helps define the structure of your space. Oversized, rechargeable lanterns or globes are becoming popular. They can be moved around the outdoor space depending on where people are gathering. Some even float for a whimsical look. 

Don’t forget task lighting if you’ll be reading, playing games, grilling, tending bar or preparing food outside. This lighting is concentrated on a work surface so you can keep the fun going when the sun goes down.     

Our clients appreciate the comprehensive exterior lighting plans we offer. If you have questions about what type of fixtures to add, where to put them and how exterior lighting can add value to your home, contact us. We’re happy to provide a no-obligation consultation.  

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