When you buy a house the yard is usually quite standard with not much in terms of landscaping. You can do more to the home and the property to add value as well as increase the curb appeal. This is the first feeling and look that someone will get when they pull up to your home and see it from the street. You want to make sure that what people see is the image you want to portray. This can be done by making some changes that include upgrading your landscape and adding plants, trees and shrubs. You can work on your landscape but if you don’t add lighting to your landscape it is only good 50% of the time. At night and the early evening and morning people will not get a sense of what your home and landscape even look like. Simon Electric offers exterior house lighting tips.
Uplighting Focal Point Lighting
When you are looking at your home from the street you want to decide where you want to draw someone’s eye. This is usually what is called a focal point and is an area that might already stand out on its own. This might be a tree in the yard or a piece of hardscape such as an arch, gazebo or seating area. Then it is important to light that area up with the right type of lighting. This can be a perfectly placed up light that will cast a glow to the item that you have chosen. The type of light that you use is just as important as the item that you choose to have lit. You can up light more than the focal point but it is a great place to start.
Walkway Lights & Pathway Lighting
When you are walking up to your home from the street or the driveway you want to be able to see clearly where you are going. The walkway can have debris and other obstacles that could be a tripping risk. It is a good idea to find lights that will offer some ambiance as well as light so that you can see as well as your guests. The light can be hidden along the path or act as part of the décor if you choose a fixture.
Front Door Entry Point Lighting
The front as well as the back of your house has an opening that people use to get in and out of the house. These areas should have good lighting so that the people that are coming to the house have light to see. It also is important so that you as a homeowner have the chance to see who is at your door. If the light is not ample enough you may not see who is at the door and run the risk of opening it to danger.
Landscape & Exterior Lighting In Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter & Boca Raton & Palm Beach County Florida.
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