In cinema, directors often set the tone of the film with building exteriors before introducing characters, whether the setting is gritty, grungy, and soggy, or vibrant, palettable, and bright, the setting gives us an outlook of first impressions of a character. We accept that surrounding scenery intertwines with how we view a character because of the widely recognized understanding that a person’s environment is a largely formative aspect of their development and traits. One of the most iconic character introductions in the past decade comes from the Despicable Me movie series where the protagonist Felonius Gru is introduced as living in a cookie cutter neighborhood before unexpectedly pulling into an eldritch, gothic, over-the-top villainous home, representing his chaotic nature in an otherwise peaceful, crisis-free world.
Although we gloss over the saturation of sub-urban front yards, these first impressions exist for a reason: not just as a representation of character but as an overall gauge to our well-being. An unshaved lawn overfilled with weeds, uncleaned windows, and dusty patio may represent that the owner is not in control of their time and well-being. Unless you want to be your neighborhood Gru, you do not want to gloss over the look of your house, including your lighting selection which helps with not only security but ambiance and a fine addition to enhancing your patio/house surroundings. Plus, a well maintained home gives the best feeling of accomplishment through hard work!
Outdoor lighting plays a crucial role in enhancing the beauty, safety, and functionality of your home’s exterior. Whether you’re aiming to create a welcoming entrance, illuminate pathways, or highlight architectural features, choosing the right lighting fixtures is essential. This comprehensive guide covers various types of exterior lighting, ensuring you have all the information you need to decide which LED lightings fit to elevate your space.
Recessed Lighting or also known as LED Slim Panels or Pot Lights are lighting fixtures used commonly for their sleek design and the ability to light surroundings without blinding your eyes. Complete with colour temperature adjustable, their flexibility to create an aesthetically pleasing environment for your landscaping purposes. Listed below are suggestions of placements for LED Pot lights to inspire your lighting renovations.
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Mountable wall lights are similar to post-tops, except they are generally used on the sides of walls. These mountable wall lights are notably unique, with a wide range of designs available on the market. They also set the tone, as they are commonly used at the front of the house and serve as a statement piece for exterior lighting. Mountable wall lights are a great way to express your personal touch to the house’s exterior appearance.
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LED Wall Packs are bulky lighting fixtures that are wonderful to light up specific areas without pouring over spots in your landscape perhaps you would avoid illuminating. They are great due to the flexibility to change angles of lumination with high concentration while not damaging vision, the design of the fixture is to block-off unnecessary brightness to surrounding areas. A similar comparison would be a gentle floodlight with an already equipped floodlight shield. Below are suggested areas that these exterior lighting fixtures could help enhance your space.
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LED Bollards are bulky pylons with LED technology infused within, they are usually a design choice chosen prior to the area designated and having the area built around them. Due to their design, they can light the area in the shape of a cone to highlight plants or landscape within the area. Very unambiguous, these lights can’t be missed by any guests visiting the area.
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If you are in a suburban area or been around one, you would have definitely noticed these in most front yards, generally pre-installed by the developers. Though, to your surprise these LED Post Tops are indeed outdoor lighting fixtures you can use to enhance your house surroundings. The trick is simply using a smaller post when installing Post Tops!
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LED security lighting is important for first impressions to uninvited guests, especially in Canada. The extra mile you put into exterior lighting, the higher probability of criminals deterring from even considering your casa as a target, simply due to the extra attention your exterior lighting fixtures give. The following are areas you do not want to miss as a precaution and advice to prevent misfortunes.
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Home Exterior Lighting is more important than you think. First impressions in beauty, safety, and functionality matters to not only guests or unwanted visitors, but also environmental precipitation. Having a welcoming entrance, bright pathways to security lights ensuring comprehensive coverage, selecting the right outdoor lighting fixture is essential. We hope this article has enlightened your next landscaping renovation or at least recognize the gravity of exterior lighting for homes.
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