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Night lighting is a landscape feature in itself. Careful planning is most important here and needs to be finalised before any construction. Consider carefully the areas that will need illuminating for safety, everyday use and times when you entertain. Consider special features you may wish to highlight — a pool, a tree, a fountain, an architectural feature — and decide whether the lights in these areas should be on a separate switch to allow occasional use only. The effect of the lighting should be seen rather than the light itself — subtlety is the aim. Low voltage lights are safest outdoors, particularly in wet areas.
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| Decide whether you wish to install a security movement detector so that major lights go on when people approach. Remember the dog can set off the lights too, so don’t have a light that lights up outside bedrooms all night each time the dog goes past! These lights however, do provide security and are also very convenient for the householder when returning home at night. |
| Whether you wish a professional to design a plan
for you. You can opt for design only or design and installation. These
people are experts in providing wonderful effects with lighting up
the outdoors and advising on the correct type, amount and positioning
of exterior lighting. Creatively lighting the outdoors is not only
convenient and functional but provides a wonderful night landscape
to look out on. Ask your lighting retailer for suitable lighting for the outdoors and for advice on specialist installers & planners if required. |
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