Dec 28, 2023 11:32:42 AM
While you’ll often hear us say that there’s much more to lighting around a house than “looks,” there’s still no denying that good outdoor lighting has tremendous aesthetic appeal.
In this article, we’ll look specifically at the aesthetic component of outdoor lighting. There are obviously a lot of functional reasons to incorporate lighting around a house including spending more time outside, safety, and security.
But the best lighting will also add ambiance, beauty, and curb appeal.
Your property’s outdoor lighting should be multi-purpose and achieve all of your goals. That means even if you are incorporating lighting to enhance functionality and safety around your property, it should still be beautiful, too.
Here are some specific ways that lighting can impact your Memphis home’s aesthetics.
Your home probably has some unique architectural details that make it special. Whether it's columns, corbels, trim work, archways, or some other detail, there are things that make your home one-of-a-kind.
A home with unique architectural details can really stand out in the daytime hours. But with the right lighting, those details can truly become a showstopper in the evening hours.
Home can take on a whole new look when lights are incorporated in an artistic and appealing way.
No matter what features your home has, your outdoor lighting professional can help design a plan that will showcase your home’s beauty. Sometimes homeowners don’t even realize the full potential of their home’s curb appeal until they see it lit up in the evening hours. Then, they are in awe at how stunning it looks!
Every property has various landscape elements that look great in the daytime. Whether it’s a plant bed, some ornamental trees, or even a container garden, these landscape elements are enjoyable features on your property.
But with the right lighting techniques, your landscaping can take on a whole new “look” in the evening hours. In fact, even a relatively ordinary landscape can suddenly look extraordinary when there are lights cast on it in an artistic way.
Artistic is definitely a keyword. Keep in mind that good landscape lighting is so much more than shining a spotlight on a tree or shrub. You want the design to be intentionally thoughtful and beautiful.
One of the best benefits of landscape lighting is the aesthetic value that you’ll enjoy with your home lit so beautifully in the evening hours.
Another type of outdoor lighting that has a big impact on aesthetic appeal is lighting up a pool area.
The right lighting around a pool can help to turn these areas into an entirely new space after the sun goes down. You can create an amazing ambiance that makes it a beautiful spot to sit and have some drinks or even enjoy the view from another area of your property. Even if you’re not swimming in the pool, you’ll suddenly be enjoying its beauty more than ever.
Various ways that we use lights around a pool include lighting up water features, illuminating the landscaping around a pool, and lighting the pool patio. Some people also love tiki torches in pool areas as they have a “tropical vibe.”
We have a tiki torch light that can also double as a downlight to illuminate your pool deck. You can light the wick on top for that tropical resort-like ambiance while also casting functional light downward so that you and your guests can navigate the space safely.
There’s no question that when you make smart lighting choices around your pool, it enhances the ambiance tremendously.
When the front of a home is well-lit, it’s also more inviting. When you pull up to a dark house, it’s anything but welcoming. But when there is warm, glowing light when you pull up, it’s like a greeting.
This is also why homes that are well-lit are said to have great curb appeal. They look inviting and appealing to everyone who drives by.
These were just four examples of ways in which lights can have a big effect on the aesthetics of your Memphis property. Each home is unique and will have various ways in which it can be enhanced.
With the right lighting professional, a customized solution that maximizes the aesthetics of your specific property can be created.
While this article focused on aesthetics, you know that lighting can also have a significant impact on the overall functionality, enjoyment, safety, and security of your property. Making sure that it achieves all of these goals boils down to working with the best lighting professionals.
If you choose Mid South Outdoor Lighting & Audio for your outdoor lighting project, we are ready to help you maximize the beauty of your outdoor areas with a lighting design that is customized for you.
With just the right lighting, you’ll be enjoying your property more than ever.
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.
