Why You Should Consider Outdoor Lighting

Create a Secure, Practical and Appealing Home with Outdoor Lighting

Exterior lighting is an important aspect of a home and yet one it’s one that is often neglected. Carefully chosen and strategically positioned light fittings will ensure that your garden is a safer and more secure place. Not to mention that if done correctly it’ll be the envy of all who see it. Let’s face it, any visitors won’t be able to see the garden at all in the evening unless it is suitably illuminated!

Safety

It’s quite surprising just how many hazards there are around a garden and it’s very easy to become somewhat disorientated in the dark. A plant pot or a kid’s toy becomes a serious trip-hazard after dark, paths can disappear into the gloom and even substantial features can become completely invisible at night. Flood lights, pillar lights, bollards and ground lights are useful tools that can help to illuminate paths, special features and the entire garden if needed, to make moving about simple and safe for you, your family and your guests.

Outdoor lighting is a particularly important feature should your garden have a pond. As we all know, it is easily possible to drown in comparatively shallow water and any young children are particularly vulnerable as they may not fully comprehend the dangers. A well-lit pond is a must for safety but they’ll also enable you to enjoy your pond whenever you wish.

Security

Whilst no amount of lighting will guarantee that you won’t be targeted by criminals, there is no doubt that an illuminated garden is less appealing to the average thief. Intruders will be keen not to announce their presence and good lighting will certainly make it easier for neighbours to see intruders approaching your property if you are not at home. Lighting can also suggest that you are at home of course, even when you are out and about and this makes for an additional deterrent by casting doubt. By using modern LED floodlights large areas can be illuminated for a very low running cost. See our range here.

Practicality

It can be so frustrating to arrive home in the dark and then have to fumble around to get your key into the lock. It is even more irritating when you want to walk across the garden and you simply can’t see where you are going. A lantern by your front door is a must-have and well-positioned lighting in your front and back gardens will ensure that you can move around easily when you need to.

It is also important to illuminate your patio and barbecue areas if you are to make use of them throughout the year. Your home is of course a huge investment and so it’s vital that you can make the very best of the areas that you have, regardless of the season. Your outside space is a significant element of your property and part of your living space, so you should take advantage of the benefits that it can offer and adequate outdoor lighting can help you to achieve that.

Curb Appeal

Beautiful lanterns and pillar lights create a fabulous look that will enhance the ‘curb appeal’ of your home. The right lighting creates a pleasing ambience that ensures that your property looks more inviting. Exterior lighting requires a modest investment but delivers impressive results for the long term. You will be delighted every time you pull up outside your own home after dark!

Exterior lighting doesn’t have to cost the earth. Indeed, a small number of carefully chosen lights can make a world of difference to your property and lighting is an investment that you’ll probably only need to make that once. Your home will be a more practical place to live and a safer place for your guests to visit, all whilst looking great at night. We recommend the Fumagalli lighting range, they look well, are maintenance free and come with a lifetime warranty.

For the full range of exterior lighting options that we have available see our outdoor lighting.

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