Landscape lighting techniques
The techniques shown here are used by landscape lighting designers to dramatize the home and grounds at night and turn them into a warm inviting romantic atmosphere.
Click on the photos below to see the products that achieve the desired effect.
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| Place lower wattage lights with overlapping pools of light for beauty, safety and to illuminate the steps to provide adequate lighting for sure footing. |
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| Place the light in front of the object projecting its shadow on a wall, or hang fixtures in large trees casting images on the ground. |
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| Place one or two accent lights directly under a large tree or within a few inches of a stone wall to create contrasting highlights and shadows. |
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| Downlighting imitates natural moonlight and is very dramatic when halogen spots are used. Contrasting highlights and shadows on large trees, statues, and stone walls create handsome focal points to your landscaping. |
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| Use lower wattage lights positioned close to the path with overlapping pools of light for beauty, safety and to provide adequate lighting for sure footing. |
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| Illuminate dark areas all around your home, especially at windows and doors to discourage prowlers. |
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| Place light between objects and wall. When wall is washed with light the object will be in contrast with it. The same effect in nature is trees on a high ridge at dusk. |
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| Position the light source close to the object allowing the light to skim across to accentuate textured areas with highlights and shadows. |
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