Apr 12, 2023 10:35:02 AM
Choosing the right lighting for the right space is a critical aspect of lighting outdoor spaces in a way that makes them more beautiful…and more functional. One of the ways that we can greatly enhance your space with light is with outdoor task lighting.
Task lighting means lighting for a very specific spot on your property. It’s a secondary source of lighting targeting an area for a specific purpose.
In this article, we’ll talk about some of the task lighting benefits that you should consider. As with all outdoor lighting decisions, it ultimately boils down to having a good lighting designer doing the work.
When incorporating outdoor task lighting, you can expect some of these benefits at your Memphis home.
One of the key benefits of outdoor task lighting is that it makes your space highly functional in the ways that YOU want it to be.
An area where outdoor task lighting is frequently used is in cooking spots.
For instance, task lighting in a grill area makes cooking safer and easier. You want to be able to amply see everything in your cooking area. It’s important that light isn’t overpowering or distracting as that will defeat the purpose. But if it’s too dim, that won’t work either.
Task lighting in a grill area should be just the right amount of light.
The same goes for outdoor task lighting in an outdoor kitchen. This is a highly customized type of lighting so where the lighting is installed will depend upon what you’re doing and how you’re using the space. Under-counter lighting is a very popular type of task lighting as your counters are an area that you need to be highly functional for prepping and eating food.
Any task that you do outside can be made more functional with proper task lighting.
Outdoor task lighting can also be used to help people see where they are going. While we do often use downlighting to help illuminate a space (which helps people to safely navigate it), certain spots might also warrant some secondary lights for guidance.
A good example of this would be lighting your steps with small lights that help people to see them clearly. Built-in step lights are secondary to additional light sources that are also helping light the area as a whole.
The steps will be well-illuminated, even from far away, so that people can see exactly where they’re going. This absolutely increases the safety of your space not only for you but for any guests that come to your home. Along with that comes valuable peace of mind.
When people can see what they’re doing and where they’re going it adds functionality and value to a Memphis property. Outdoor task lighting can be very aesthetically pleasing when it’s done well. It will not only allow you to do more outside, but it will add ambiance to the space, too.
As we said from the start, task lighting is a highly customized type of lighting and exactly what types of task lighting might benefit your property ultimately boils down to how you plan to use it. This is why it’s so important to work with a skilled outdoor lighting designer who doesn’t just create cookie-cutter designs.
You want to work with an outdoor lighting designer who can ensure you get a highly customized design, specific to your needs.
At Mid South Outdoor Lighting & Audio, we know that outdoor lighting is more than just something that “looks nice.” While there’s no doubt it will add tremendous aesthetic appeal, it also brings functional value by allowing you to safely navigate and use your property at night. Outdoor task lighting is a great example of this! It uses just the right type of light for the specific spot where you need it.
Without outdoor task lighting, you simply aren’t going to get the full value out of your space. For that reason, we’d go as far as saying that outdoor lighting is a “must-have” if you truly want to maximize everything about your outdoor spaces.
As you think about how you can incorporate task lighting into your outdoor lighting design, we are here to help. At the end of the day, we want your outdoor lighting design to be everything that you desire.
Are you ready to create a secure, functional, and beautiful property at any hour of the day? If so, let’s meet and discuss some bright ideas.
