Homeowners know the importance of having lighting for safety and security reasons and some even have decorative lighting plans for their entire landscape. Regardless of which type of lighting is used the need for outdoor lighting fixtures is a commonality. Without the use of fixtures the lighting would be bare b bulbs and unsightly. There [...]

Lanterns evoke memories of days gone by before the invention of electricity. Outdoor lantern lighting is a beautiful way to incorporate this lighting into an outdoor lighting plan. For many years outdoor lanterns were hard to incorporate into an outdoor lighting plan because they rusted in the rain. However, technology and newer inventions in compounds [...]

Designing landscape plans includes more than designing flowerbeds and water features, an outdoor landscape lighting plan is the accent that brings everything together. Landscape lighting brings the home and lawn to life at night and extends the home’s livable area from inside the house to the outside areas. Outdoor landscape lighting plans can be as [...]

One of the easiest ways to incorporate lighting into the landscape is through the addition of a solar outdoor light system. These lights gather their power during the day and use that power to light up the night. Solar lighting systems have become more affordable to purchase and many can be installed by the homeowner [...]

Designing a landscape lighting plan for a new or existing home can be a daunting task for some people. Without the help of a professional landscape architect the placement of lights to create dramatic effects is simply not worth the time involved for the layperson. However, the use of outdoor patio lights is a simple [...]

Traditional landscape lighting plans nearly always incorporate an outdoor light post into the design. The light post is one of the earliest forms of outdoor lighting to be used and can be traced back to days of lighting with fire and lanterns. The post was simply the easiest place to hang the lantern or attach [...]

Lighting the outdoor living areas has been a trend for many years and continues to grow in popularity. There are lighting plans that are designed to be year round and create extended living space for the homeowner. Then, there are those who choose to use outdoor decorative lighting only for special occasions and holidays. These [...]

All homes typically have some type of outdoor lighting whether it is a full landscape lighting plan or simply outdoor wall lighting that marks the way home. Outdoor wall lighting was one of the first types of lighting to be used in the outdoor area. Originally outdoor lights were used as merely a safety precaution [...]

The use of lighting to enhance the landscape of a home has been part of home design for many years. However, in the past it has required the use of an electrical contractor to install the lighting system based on the plans for the design. Since the advent of solar panels some years ago the [...]

Designing the landscape lighting of a new home can be an exciting and complex task. There are spotlights, up lights, motion lights and many other types of lighting to consider. Additionally there are different areas and reasons for lighting those areas that must be taken into consideration. However, there is one light that practically all [...]