What is Landscape Lighting?
Landscape lighting is the use of outdoor lights to highlight features of illuminate parts of a landscape. Landscape lighting offers overwhelming aesthetic benefits and can create a safe and inviting environment. With options for energy-efficient LED lights and customizable brightness levels, landscape lighting is a long-lasting, eco-friendly addition that makes your yard enjoyable well into the evening hours.
Landscape Lighting Styles to Elevate Your Outdoor Space
Outdoor lighting offers a variety of styles to compliment any landscape including pathway illumination, accent lighting, highlights and garden lighting, etc. Outdoor lighting can enhance the look of any home and setting.
Unsure which lighting style you prefer? See the examples of landscape lighting below to help you decide.
Path Lighting
Ideal for walkways, driveways, and garden paths. Enhance the safety of your home and guide guests through your property with style.
Uplighting
A dramatic style used to illuminate trees, sculptures, and architectural features. Create depth and highlight focal points with subtle lighting. Perfect for creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Downlighting
Mimics natural light by casting a soft, subtle glow from above. Ideal for lighting patios, seating areas, and garden beds.
Spotlighting
Focused beams that highlight specific elements like statues or water features. Adds a sense of drama and draws attention to key areas of your yard. Often adjustable to highlight various angles and details.
Silhouette Lighting
Positioned behind objects to create a striking outline or “halo” effect. Works well with trees, shrubs, or statues to create unique shadows. Adds depth and intrigue, making your landscape look dynamic.
Moonlighting
Mimics moonlight by placing lights high in trees to cast a soft glow downward. Creates a natural, romantic feel perfect for gardens and intimate spaces. Ideal for evening gatherings, enhancing ambiance without harsh light.
Whether it is to make an outdoor path safer, accent a retaining wall, or illuminate a stunning new backyard sculpture, landscape lighting is a great way to accomplish these goals.
How To Find an Outdoor Lighting Contractor
Finding the right outdoor lighting contractor can be a tedious task that can take hours of online searching. Instead of spending hours researching, read our guide of credible review sites and search platforms to help you find the right company for you.
Where to Find an Outdoor Lighting Contractor?
Yelp
Yelp is a credible review site that can help you find service-related companies or restaurants in your area, If you’re looking for Landscaping services, lawn maintenance, plumbers, or restaurants, Yelp is a great source to help you find what you’re looking for.
Houzz
Houzz is another credible review site that can help you find quality companies to fulfill the services you need. Similar to Yelp, Houzz lists companies with in-depth reviews and quality services
Angi.com
Angi.com is a subscription-based platform that takes the search out of research. Instead of typing in “lawn maintenance services” and hitting search, Angi asks questions to ensure her recommendations are relevant, affordable, and have her seal of approval.
Landed Landscapes
If you’d rather not spend time searching for the right company or contractor, we understand and want to help! Landed Landscapes has been serving the people of Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas for over 20 years and we want to help you with your outdoor lighting needs.
We will meet with you to discuss your needs, plan out the lighting design, and install all lights by hand. We quality check every bulb and strand to ensure your lights will be bright for Christmas, special occasions, or even year round. View our 5-star rating on Google or read our review on Houzz or Facebook. We come highly recommended! Contact us today to start your journey to spectacular outdoor lighting.
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