Using Shadows to Create Dramatic Landscape Lighting Effects
When we think about landscape lighting, we often think about the light. After all, it’s right there in the name. But there are many ways to create dramatic effects. Some aspects of outdoor lighting are, by necessity, all about light. We spend a lot of time in this blog talking about how to use lighting for security, to make spaces …
Outdoor Lighting Terms to Know
Outdoor lighting is an excellent investment in your home or business. Think about it. You have spent time and money making the exterior of your property look beautiful. You’ve painted your home, spruced up your landscaping, and carefully cared for all the plants. But if you lack outdoor lighting, you are only getting half of the value of all that …
Where to Start With Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting can be a great addition to your home. It can be beautiful, functional, and enhance security. There are many options when it comes to outdoor lighting. How you choose to use outdoor lighting really depends on your needs and goals. But many homeowners are left wondering where to start with outdoor lighting. The pros at Night Vision Outdoor …
Expert Tips for Installing Landscape Lighting for Trees
When planning outdoor lighting for your home, you want to make sure that you consider every aspect of your home and yard. Getting the right balance of light throughout your property is essential. You need to plan the proper lighting for your home as well as appropriate lighting for your landscape. The challenge is finding the perfect parts of your …
Swimming Pool Lighting for the Area Around Your Pool This Spring
Springtime is the start of swimming pool season here in Atlanta, Georgia. As homeowners are opening their pools, the images of summer start bubbling up. You may be planning pool parties, barbecues, and poolside hosting. Or you may be looking forward to a relaxing solo swim. Whatever you plan on doing with your pool this season, don’t forget lighting. It’s …
Outdoor Lighting Tips to Spruce Up Your Garden This Spring
Spring has sprung and outdoor gardening season is in full swing. Atlantans are spending more time outdoors sprucing up their gardens for the upcoming outdoor living season. You may be spending lots of time on your lawn, flower bed, or vegetable garden. But have you thought about what your garden looks like at night? As the nights get warmer, it’s …
Common Outdoor Lighting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Outdoor lighting can add value and beauty to your home. But since most homeowners have never done this before, they make some common mistakes. Too often, you spend time and money on your outdoor lighting, only to find that the results are not what you expected. If that’s the case, chances are you made some simple mistakes. But you can …
The Benefits of Professional Outdoor Lighting Installation
Spring is upon us and as the weather gets warmer Georgians start looking more and more at their outdoor living spaces. Maybe you’re taking a look at that garden you have neglected all winter. Or perhaps you are sweeping off a deck you haven’t visited in a while. It’s time to dream big, and that includes plans for outdoor lighting. …
The Benefits of Outdoor Lighting for Your Home
There are many benefits of outdoor lighting for your home. Lighting can make your home look more beautiful at night, increasing your curb appeal and home value. Keeping your home and surrounding property well lit is a deterrent for criminals and home invaders. Proper lighting also makes your outdoor spaces more enjoyable at night. With the right lighting, your deck, …
Outdoor Tree Lighting Tips For Enhancing Your Yard
There are four concepts to remember when using tree lighting techniques your evergreens with a low voltage outdoor lighting system: light penetration, fixture placement, view point, and Kelvin temperature choice. Be it a Blue Spruce, an Eastern Hemlock, or even a Ponderosa Pine, these concepts can help you when you’re trying to figure out how to approach and light the …