LANDSCAPE LIGHTING IDEAS

There’s no better way to showcase the beauty of your home at night than to install external lighting. Lighting choices can highlight more than just landscaping – brings out texture and colors from the elements of your home. Culture stone, brick work, and architectural features textures will be highlighted to enhance beauty at night. Before hiring a company to light-up your landscape it is smart to determine your goals first. Do you want to bring out the best aspects of your home’s architectural features, light up trees on the property, or Just the landscape?
There are several types of light sources to choose from. Halogen and LED are the two most prominent light sources to choose from. The LED generally has a longer lifespan and uses less energy. The technology has come a long way from the stark blue light we have seen when these lights first became available. Now there are LED options that fit nearly all the color spectrums including color changing right from your smart phone.
We have also seen a lot of advances in the technology of the Power units for the lights. A while back we used to have to reset the timer on the transformer outside. Now there are some transformers that sync up to an app on your smart phone. This app will automatically set the lights to come on at dusk and end at your pre-determined time. It also can control the brightness in real time. It is a good time to invest in outdoor lighting.
There are a number of benefits to having outdoor lighting for your home:

• Security. Keep your home safe by discouraging burglars. A well-lit exterior is a great crime deterrent.

• Convenience. It’s easy these days to control the look of your lighting. Today’s lighting uses smart phone apps, allowing you to manage brightness, control color, and set timers all from the touch of your phone!

• Safety. Eliminate trips and falls by clearly illuminating outdoor areas around the home.

• Curb Appeal. Installing outdoor lighting is one of the simplest things you can do to dramatically improve the look of your home. It brings incredible ambience to your biggest investment and makes it more appealing to buyers if you later decide to sell your home.

• Functionality. Outdoor lighting allows you to enjoy your yard regardless of the time of day. Many people like having the ability to sit outside in a lit environment late in the evening.

• Variety. At Unique Landscaping, we can professionally install any number of lighting styles or manufacturers, from halogen to LCD. This large variety means that your outdoor lighting will reflect and enhance your home’s architectural style.

• Experience. We’ve expertly designed outdoor lighting plans for a number of our customers. They love working with us because we make lighting recommendations that take into account their concerns, budget, and preferences. Then, once the plan is complete, we expertly and professionally install their outdoor lighting.

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