Do you want to make your outdoor area a beautiful nighttime retreat? When it comes to creating ambiance in landscaping, it’s all about the lighting. Let’s explore how to use lights and shadows to create a cozy atmosphere.
Install Strategic Uplighting
Uplighting is a trick to make things in your outdoor area stand out by adding contrast to trees and bushes. It’s a smart move to highlight these natural features and make them even more eye-catching.
Illuminate Architectural Features
Placing lights near arches, fountains, stairs, sculptures, gardens, balconies, and windows wrap these particular elements in an enchanting glow and show off the best characteristics of their design.
Use Path Lights to Create a Focal Point
Putting lights that go into the ground or are partially hidden can make your pathway an elegantly lit promenade. It also makes walking safer at night, reducing the chances of tripping in the dark.
Consider Wall-Mounted Lighting
For a comfy feel, put lights on your walls. Pick bulbs that provide a warm glow. If you want to adjust the brightness, use a diffuser or dimmable light. You can choose from different styles of fixtures made from warm-colored metals.
Add Hanging Lights
To add light to your outdoor area, you can hang lights from the ceiling of your porch, pergola, or even from the branches of an overhanging tree. Just make sure the lights you pick are made for outdoor use.
Install Accent Lighting for Your Garden
Accent outdoor lighting highlights spots like garden beds, paths, furniture, fountains, ponds, and more, giving them a celestial garden glow.
Outline Your Deck
Give your outdoor living area a harmonious and serene vibe by putting small lanterns or ground lights around the edge of your deck or patio. These little lights create a sophisticated outline for your outdoor space.
Sometimes, putting up a string of lights isn’t enough to create a cozy and gleaming atmosphere. So, it’s best to combine several lighting techniques to make your landscape feel enticing. Need more inspiration? Reach out to Diamond Spas today.
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