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Outdoor Lighting Objectives
The first and most important step when planning an outdoor lighting project is to determine your lighting objectives. What do you want to illuminate? And what are you trying to accomplish? Your answers to these two questions will inform the rest of your decisions as you go through the process of designing and installing landscape lighting.
Navigational Lighting
Navigational lighting is outdoor lighting that facilitates safe navigation throughout your property. It can be as simple as installing a few path lights or as complicated as strategically mounting downlights 30-50 feet in trees. Learn more as we share some of our favorite techniques for illuminating paths, steps, decks and patios.
Top 10 Outdoor Lighting Trends for 2022
2022 is here—and we are super excited to share our predictions for the top trends in outdoor lighting for the new year! Read about trends in outdoor lighting fixtures, techniques, design, function and so much more.
Increasing Curb Appeal with Outdoor Lighting
The beauty of your home doesn’t have to go unnoticed after dark. Here are 5 ways to increase curb appeal with outdoor lighting.
4 Reasons to Consider Custom Outdoor Lighting
Don’t let outdoor lighting be an afterthought. Consider the benefits of installing a custom outdoor lighting system. You may be surprised how something as simple as light can transform your outdoor spaces.
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Archive
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Fixture & Equipment Options
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- Nov 7, 2022 Solar Lighting vs. Wired LED Landscape Lighting
- Aug 4, 2022 Landscape Lighting, Mountainbrook
- Sep 13, 2021 Outdoor Lighting Basics – Kelvin, Lumens, Beam Spread
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Landscape Lighting Buying Process
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- Dec 6, 2021 FREE Outdoor Lighting Consultations
- Nov 22, 2021 Outdoor Lighting FAQs
- Nov 8, 2021 Installing Outdoor Lighting in Fall and Winter
- Oct 11, 2021 How Much Does Landscape Lighting Cost?
- Sep 27, 2021 Hiring an Outdoor Lighting Contractor
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Landscape Lighting Design
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- Aug 1, 2022 Water Feature Lighting
- Jun 24, 2022 Lighting to the Highest Roofline
- May 2, 2022 Accent Lighting Trees
- Jan 31, 2022 5 Outdoor Lighting Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)
- Dec 20, 2021 Top 10 Outdoor Lighting Trends for 2022
- Sep 13, 2021 Outdoor Lighting Basics – Kelvin, Lumens, Beam Spread
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Outdoor Lighting Objectives
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- Dec 14, 2022 Outdoor Lighting Objectives
- Jan 3, 2022 Navigational Lighting
- Dec 20, 2021 Top 10 Outdoor Lighting Trends for 2022
- Aug 16, 2021 Increasing Curb Appeal with Outdoor Lighting
- Aug 2, 2021 4 Reasons to Consider Custom Outdoor Lighting
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Outdoor Lighting Techniques
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- Aug 1, 2022 Water Feature Lighting
- May 2, 2022 Accent Lighting Trees
- Jan 3, 2022 Navigational Lighting
- Aug 30, 2021 11 Professional Outdoor Lighting Techniques
- Aug 9, 2021 5 Security Lighting Tips for an Effective & Beautiful Landscape Lighting System
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Project Spotlights
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- Oct 26, 2022 Charlotte Home with Bistro Lights
- Oct 19, 2022 Color Changing Landscape Lighting
- Aug 4, 2022 Landscape Lighting, Mountainbrook
- Aug 1, 2022 Water Feature Lighting
- Jun 17, 2022 Landscape Lighting, Foxcroft
- Jun 3, 2022 Landscape Lighting, Charlotte
- Apr 25, 2022 Tropical Landscape Lighting
- Feb 2, 2022 Lake Norman Estate
- Jan 17, 2022 Outdoor Lighting Before & After Photos
- Oct 25, 2021 Landscape Lighting, Tega Cay, SC
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Replacing Outdated Landscape Lighting
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- Jan 25, 2023 Updating Old Landscape Lighting