Sep 26, 2024 8:59:00 AM
When it comes to the exterior lighting design of a house, choosing fixtures that complement your home’s style will help tie the entire look together. But how do you choose lighting based on your home’s style?
In this guide, we will dive into advice on your home exterior lighting design so that you can make the best choices for your Memphis property. You ultimately want your lighting style to match your home’s architectural style.
Every home here in Memphis is unique and there are also many unique styles. We often see custom homes built here which are a blend of different styles.
Some of those styles include:
Of course, we also see a lot of custom-built homes here in the Memphis area that are sometimes a bit of a blend of styles.
Depending on what style home you have, you might have various home exterior lighting design ideas. The key is to find a lighting style that complements your home’s architecture.
Let’s look at each of these styles when making decisions for an exterior lighting design for your house. These are just some examples. We know that there are many different home styles and also many homes that feature a blend of architectural details.
Modern and/or contemporary design is all about minimalistic style and clean lines. With modern design, less is more. Your overall lighting style would likely include lots of clean lighting. In general, we always like to say that “less is more” with landscape lighting but this is especially true with this design style.
A traditional home is one that incorporates design from historical architectural styles and it’s important that the lighting fit that traditional look. Fixtures in traditional styles tend to be a little more ornate but it ultimately depends on the exact look of your home. Even within these general categories there can be quite a bit of customization.
Farmhouse style homes are also popular in Memphis. We are seeing a lot of custom-build, “modern farmhouse” style homes pop up.
This is a unique look and often features fixtures that are made to look rustic but with modern materials. “Modern farmhouse” is also a popular interior style so there’s some crossover with interior lighting.
French Country style homes are also popular here in Memphis and again, you’ll want the exterior lighting style to match that unique architectural charm.
These homes are inspired by the rural architecture of France but are often modern and custom-built. Fixtures are typically elegant and might be made of materials like copper or iron.
Aesthetics are obviously very important when it comes to lighting on the front of the house. Matching your exterior lighting to your home’s architectural style will be important when it comes to achieving the curb appeal you desire.
But ultimately, your exterior lighting should also fulfill functional needs as well. Front yard lighting also helps boost the safety and security of your home and it makes it a lot more usable. You need to be able to see where you’re going when walking in your yard.
While this guide is obviously focused on matching your home’s architectural style, it’s important that your landscape lighting designer is still keeping functionality at the top of their mind. You should never have to sacrifice one for the other. With the right home exterior lighting design, you should be able to gain all of the benefits.
There’s a lot that goes into creating that design.
Here are just some of the considerations that you’ll need to keep in mind as you plan a landscape lighting design, no matter what the style of your home is. We’ve written articles about many of these factors if you want to learn more.
Each of these factors ultimately contributes to the finished landscape lighting design. Like any other project that you have done to your home, at the end of the day, it’s important that your finished design meets your specific wants and needs.
This is why it’s so important to work with a professional landscape lighting designer.
These decisions can often feel overwhelming on your own but with a landscape lighting professional guiding you, you’ll be able to make the best choices for your Memphis home.
Every property is unique which is why every design should truly be a customized process.
If you’d like to talk more about outdoor lighting ideas, we’re here to help. We want your outdoor lighting design to be everything that you desire so that you maximize the value of your property and your time outside.
Are you ready to create a secure, functional, and beautiful property at any hour of the day for your Memphis property? If so, let’s meet and discuss some bright ideas.
