SPEND MORE TIME OUTSIDE THIS SUMMER WITH OUTDOOR LIGHTING

If your outdoor seating area is located away from the house or you have garden paths that wind through the yard, pathway lighting will be a great addition to your landscaping. These accent lights will illuminate the way back to the house and provide an added measure of safety with a subtle light that isn’t overpowering. You can choose from LED and solar-powered options that are environmentally friendly.

Delicate rope lights can be strategically wound around nearby trees for additional light. You can attach them to trees around the perimeter of your property or concentrate the lights in certain seating areas to help create a sense of separate spaces and boundaries. There are a variety of different bulb sizes and wattages available depending on how much light you want to provide.

This lighting option has become extremely popular in recent years because of their beauty and versatility. Cafe lights can be strung across trellises, between the house and trees and other architectural points to create a web of overhead lights. If you are looking to really brighten up your outdoor space, then cafe style string lights might be the best solution for illuminating your outdoor patio or deck.

Hanging paper lanterns from trees adds a touch of magic to any yard and provides a soft light that is warm and inviting. With battery-powered options, you won’t have to worry about running cords to the lights. You can simply place them throughout the yard and turn them on for a welcoming ambiance that will have guests lingering well past sundown.

More permanent up lights can also be installed throughout the yard to highlight architectural focal points and create a dramatic effect. This style of lighting is often placed at the base of the house and directed upwards to illuminate the home’s facade. They can also be installed around trees for a soft, indirect source of lighting.

If you have hardscape structures, such as retaining walls, planters, and terrace steps, these areas provide an ideal place for installing subtle recessed lighting. Small lights can be placed under step ledges for an unobtrusive lighting solution that improves safety and visibility. Circular, adjustable lights can also be installed in brick and stone walls. The possibilities are practically endless and with recessed options, the lights will blend in seamlessly with your existing structures. You may be surprised to see how adding lighting solutions to your landscape can transform your outdoor space and make it more functional and inviting. Implementing the right lighting ideas could mean that you spend a lot more time entertaining outdoors this summer. To learn more about available outdoor lighting ideas, contact us at Beyond Your Reach, hurry we book up fast!