LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
ILLUMINATING DIFFERENT EXTERIORS WITH DETAIL LIGHTING
Outdoor lighting requires careful consideration and planning – there is an art to it and getting it right is much harder than it looks . It is particularly tricky to master as it not only must be balanced , planned and installed correctly , it also has to contend with the elements and changing weather . With the added benefit of enhancing the aesthetics and value of a property , outdoor lighting also increases security .
From courtyards and patios to front entrances and hedgerows , the lighting for each external area should be planned independently , much like within the home , in order to illuminate exteriors to their full potential . Experts in LED lighting solutions , Detail Lighting offers beautiful , functional lighting solutions to help deliver extraordinary outdoor schemes .
When it comes to lighting greenery , choose to highlight feature trees and shrubs instead of using a blanket of light , this will add drama and help connect different zones . Light temperature is also a key element to consider – for external lighting , harsh , bright cold lighting can be too hard on the eyes and so it is recommended to use a warm white LED light for outdoor spaces , something within a colour temperature of 2700K – 3000K . Overall , it is better to have more points of low-power lighting rather than high power glaring lights to achieve a more calming and peaceful setting .
Outdoor lighting can be effective at creating something from nothing – what during the day might be a wall , or a stairway , can become a dramatic feature at night with clever lighting . Wash walls with wide beams of light from below or above , or position lighting close to surfaces to accentuate
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