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When it comes to lighting your home, how often do you think about the outside lights? Your home looks beautiful during the day, so why let that effect fade at night? Lights in the front increase curb appeal, visibility, and can highlight design or architectural features of your home. In the backyard, lighting is essential for outdoor entertaining and safety. But what kind of lights do you use and where are they placed? Let's explore 3 types of lighting you can use on the outside of your home to improve the look, design, safety, and function of your home at night.
1. Wall Sconces & Post Lights
The most common form of outdoor lighting comes in the form of sconces and post lanterns. These fixtures help with lighting up your entryway, house numbers, or providing ambient lighting for a porch or back patio. This is also the type of lighting that can help you bring style to your exterior. With different shapes, sizes, and finishes, you can show your design personality before anyone even walks in the door.
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2. Path Lights
One of the most functional types of lighting you can incorporate on the outside of your home is path lights. Obviously, this helps with visibility and safety, but it also aids the design of your exterior. The added light will help show off your stone or tile choices, while adding leading lines up to your door for a pleasant visual effect. These can be subtle and more discreet fixtures, so they won't be distracting during the day.
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3. Landscape Lighting
Finally, adding spotlights to outdoor plants, trees, and even water features can highlight all the hard work you put into your landscaping at any time of day. These types of lights are often small and hidden, so you only notice the effects they create on your exterior. Consider using them especially if you have a long driveway, large yard, or unique features in your exterior.
To wrap things up, here's one more tip about selecting exterior lighting for your home. Watch and share!
