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Landscape Lighting for Dramatic Nights in Raleigh by Tony Riddle
Your garden in Raleigh can become a magical setting for any event you would want to host and for your evening parties, landscape lighting will transform a plain backyard into a romantic spot.
There are so many options you may choose from when it comes to landscape lighting and they are so easy to install. With a multitude of choices, you are only limited by your own ability and imagination.
If you are the type who loves having friends and family around throughout the year, you might want to light up your backyard or any garden in your property. This way, you can have parties at night in a private spot that is all yours.
If your choice spot does not have electrical wiring ready to be tapped for outdoor lighting, you may seek the help of a professional electrician or you may do the job yourself. However, there are safety measures that have to be followed to avoid injury so you should keep that in mind at all times. A little research will fill you in on this matter.
Lighting up bushes and trees surrounding the spot will make the area more dramatic and there are several ways to do this. Low voltage lamps installed near the base will make a nondescript plant look like a living sculpture. The dappled effect of the shadows cast by the leaves on a wall will also create an interesting pattern.
Setting up soft lights in trees will produce a dramatic canopy above that evokes protection, safety and coziness. Pendant lamps or stringed holiday lights are perfect for trees. Be sure to distribute the lights uniformly to avoid uneven illumination but if you want to highlight just a certain part of the tree, you may also do so.
Flowering plants, especially rare ones, should have a place of honor in your garden and situating a lamp near them will showcase their beauty. However, some lamps can prove to be harsh and too hot for the buds so you must consult with your florist as to proper care with regard to artificial illumination. You wouldn’t want to damage a rare plant which is almost always very expensive.
Sculptures and other art installations in the garden add sophistication to the setting. Positioning spotlights near the base of the artworks will give them more depth and interest. Sometimes, if a piece is hollow, putting a light fixture inside is the best option for a unique and curious work of art.
Pathways are sometimes made of slightly uneven material such as pebbles, rough wood or concrete slabs and these may cause accidents especially at night. For the residents who are familiar with the path, navigating will be a breeze but for visitors who might stumble on it, installing low level lamps will make the way easier and safer. Be sure though that no glare is produced as this will impede the vision of your guests.
Investing in landscape lighting will truly be worth the time, effort and money you will spend on the project but be sure you know what you are doing before you even start. Your mistakes will prove very costly if accidents do occur due to faulty installation.
If you have neither the creativity nor the ability for a project like this, call on the experts and they will do the project for you. Raleigh homeowners can rely on our professional electricians to deliver the best landscape lighting available at the most affordable prices.
About the Author
TLR Electric serves the Wake, Orange, Alamance, Durham, Chatham Counties and surounding areas. Our Owner, Tony Riddle has years of experience in providing quality Electrical service in the Residential and Commercial construction. Watch Video for Landscape Lighting Raleigh.
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