Lighting Design & Installation
Low voltage landscape lighting systems are safe, economical, energy efficient and provide numerous benefits for homeowners.
Lighting can be used to provide safe access near paths, drives and entry areas. Outdoor lighting increases security by discouraging potential intruders.
The beauty of garden and home can be dramatically enhanced by showcasing architectural and plant features with dramatic lighting techniques.
Up Lighting
One common technique is up lighting, which focuses light and attention on an object from a low fixture location. The object can be a shrub, tree or architectural feature like a gazebo or arbor. Bullet or Well type fixtures are specified according to the mature size of the plant or the size of the hardscape area to be illuminated.
Path Lighting
Path lighting uses low fixtures which direct illumination down and outward. These fixtures are shielded on top to prevent glare. They are used along walks, stairs and anywhere else that safe night access is required.
Downlighting
Another technique is Downlighting, or Moonlighting. Usually accomplished with bullet type fixtures placed above eye level on a structure (or even in a tree), this technique illuminates general areas for safety, security and aesthetics. Fixtures and lamps are chosen for the required brightness and width of illumination.
Backlighting
Backlighting, or silhouette lighting, provides a special effect by illuminating a fairly large surface (like a wall) using a wash light fixture. This causes objects in front of the lighting to appear as silhouettes. The technique of shadowing also uses lights directed toward walls, but they are placed in front of the objects, so shadows play on the wall.
Benefits of Landscape Lighting
Security
Safety
With lighting placed around your walkways and entranceways.
Beauty
Provides beautiful visual effects.
