Central Keystone Living - Spring 2018 - 29

ome improvements are an integral and key part of
transitioning a home into one's retreat from our day
to day, hustle and bustle lifestyles. Over the years, those
home improvements have moved outside, creating
exterior living spaces with patios, outdoor kitchens, pools,
pergolas and beautifully landscaped grounds. These improvements have become our individual backyard retreats
which friends and family can enjoy for months on end. A
key component to all of this has become the increased use
of landscape lighting.
Starting in the front of the home, landscape lighting can
be used in different applications. From accenting trees or
shrubs, sidewalks and pathways, to accenting the facade of
the home, choosing the correct lighting fixtures will create
dramatic curb appeal and a picturesque setting. The effects
of the light will provide a warm and welcoming ambiance
by drawing attention to the unique architectural details and
construction materials of your home. At the same time,
the use of lighting will discourage anyone not welcome on
your property by eliminating dark hiding places and adding
a sense of security for arriving home later in the evening
hours. An effective lighting design will provide that warm
and inviting feeling when coming home after a long day
of work, late soccer practices, or an enjoyable dinner with
the ones you love.
An outdoor lighting investment will beautify and add
value to your property. The
correct choice in lighting fixtures will create a charming
setting for your landscape
by illuminating the best features of your property, and
at the same time increase
the safety and security of
your exterior living area. The
use of light will extend the
usability of your outdoor
living space well into the
evening hours and offer a
year round visual appeal
of your flowers, shrubs and
landscape.
Take the worry out of navigating your outdoor environment
by illuminating pathways throughout your landscape. Safely
find your way from the street or driveway to your front
door. Accent that new patio paver walkway which winds
you through your backyard paradise. Safely travel varying
elevations from one outdoor living space to another. Gently
highlight your garden area which comes to life once the
sun goes down.

Pathway lighting comes in all different shapes, colors, sizes,
styles, and finishes. With many brands and styles to choose
from, lighting is right for any size project.
Your deck or patio is your outdoor living room. Landscape
deck lighting is a great way to add soft and subtle lighting
to any deck area, small or large. Some basic and popular
applications are to install lighting on top of the posts, on
the side of the posts, or under the handrail and stair treads.
Whether using lighting for safety purposes or for creating that
memorable deck experience, lighting should be considered.
Have an outdoor kitchen or pool? Bring attention to the
detail and design of your kitchen or outdoor entertaining
area with low voltage landscape lighting. With the proper
use of light, accent appliances with an elegant yet functional
light, hang exterior fixtures above the bar or sitting area,
add functionality for clean up or safety, or have dimming
capability to set any mood or backyard scene. Around the
pool or pond, enhance the unique features with lighting and
bring out the tranquility of your backyard paradise. What
better way to alleviate the stresses of life but to sit beside a
slow moving and winding water fall which opens into a still
yet lively pond of fish and plants. Why lose these benefits
as dusk sets in? Cast shadows and splashes of light for full
enjoyment of your backyard experience.
Landscape lighting provides an array of uses and applications
and should be an integral part of your home and backyard
environment. Use light as paint on a canvas to create shadows,
illuminate intricate detail, and bring things to life after dark
for a more memorable and enjoyable lifestyle.

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