DESIGN IDEAS
Landscape Lighting
What Landscape Lighting Can Do For YouIf you take pride in your grounds-the tasteful trees, the statuesque shrubbery, the beautiful garden-why not enjoy them by night as well as by day? The right outdoor lighting allows you to derive the full benefits of your costly landscaping after the sun goes down. If also provides better safety and security. |
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Aesthetic Benefits-Highlight favorite flowers and shrubs -Dramatize trees, pool, fountain and masonry texture -Accent statuary and other focal points -Relax in your backyard or entertain on your patio or deck |
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Practical Benefits-Safety: good lighting on steps, walks and driveways helps avoid accidents -Security: floodlighting and other landscape lighting deters prowlers and vandals -Investment: grounds which are dramatically lighted at night look like a luxurious estate, increasing the resale value of your property |
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Planning Your Landscape LightingFirst, some important guidelines: -Conceal the light source behind shrubs, etc., where possible-except where the fixture itself is a decorative element -Don't overlight-a little lighting goes a long way -Be creative in using a mixture of lighting techniques for drama and excitement -Arrange for an automatic device to turn lights on and off, such as a timer or photocell -Be considerate of your neighbors-aim lights so they do not shine into their windows. |
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| The basic steps are simple: -Decide what you want to light -Select the appropriate lighting techniques -Select the appropriate lighting fixtures and accessories -Select the appropriate bulbs -Choose the power supply Note: for professional results, just as in gardening, it's best to consult with a qualified El Cerrito Lighting salesperson. |
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Lighting for Safety, Security and Elegance - Front EntryProvide a warm welcome after dark. Select a wall bracket which casts adequate illumination on front steps, as well as lighting the keyhole and house numbers. |
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