Light up your landscape with low voltage outdoor lighting

​     If you are looking for a cost-effective and safe way to illuminate your landscape, consider adding low voltage outdoor lighting.  Low voltage or 12V landscape lighting comes in a variety of options and is easy to relocate if you make any changes to your landscape or home in the future.  The low voltage wiring does not need to be in conduit or buried and can safely operate in wet areas. Low voltage lighting is a great option if the safety of pets and children is a concern.  The installation of low voltage lighting will be less expensive than high voltage and is more energy efficient resulting in lower monthly electric costs.  LED bulbs can be utilized for more energy efficiency and a longer lasting life, resulting in lower maintenance as you will not have to change the bulbs very often.  Research the variety of options available to create a lighting design that brightens your pathways and highlights the best features of your landscape.

Spotlights
Installing spotlights in your design is a fantastic way to highlight landscape features and brighten your outdoor spaces.  Adding spotlights to the base of trees, shrubs, statues, or water features is a great way to increase the security of your home while accenting the best parts of your outdoor spaces.  Spotlights are easy to adjust and can be placed in any outdoor area where additional light is needed. 

Pathway Lights
The addition of pathway lights can help brighten your walkways making them safer at night and illuminating the way to your home’s entrance.  Pathway lights aim the light down and to the sides providing the perfect amount of light for a well-lit pathway or walkway.  Pathway lights can also be placed within plant beds to add more visibility to specific features.

Deck & Step Lights
Walk with ease on your deck and steps at night by adding flush or surface mount lights to the area.  Increase the ambiance of your outdoor spaces with dimmable step lights that will allow you to control the brightness that are perfect for entertaining.  By increasing the nighttime visibility, your guests will be able to travel with ease up and down your stairs and along the deck.  

In-Ground Well Lights
Draw attention to landscape features, decorative columns, pathways, or trees by utilizing in-ground well lights.  These lights are placed in a well that is dug below the surface, allowing the light to set recessed into the ground.  These lights come in a variety of options, some of the lights have adjustable direction, some can be submerged in water such as a pond or pool, and some offer different colors. 
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     Now that you know the variety of options available to brighten up the exterior of your home, you can create a low-voltage lighting design.  Walk around your property and look at the features, trees, pathways, stairs that you want to be incorporated into your outdoor lighting project.  Next research the various products available and style for your property.  We recommend choosing a product that offers an extended warranty.  Investigate your power supply options and reach out to a licensed electrician if you need to add the proper GFCI exterior outlet.  A low voltage transformer will be needed for the power supply, these come in several options and can even include the timer.  If you would like a consultation to discuss your outdoor lighting options, give us a call or send a text and we will schedule an onsite appointment and create a custom design for your specific outdoor lighting needs.