Landscape lighting planning

Landscape lighting can be beautiful if planned out well. It is important to remember that the goal is not to make your yard as bright as possible, but to get as much use as possible out of the light you use. Light that shines into the sky is completely wasted — make sure as much of it as possible shines on the features of your yard, whether it comes from near the ground or high above it. The goal is to make your property stand out against the darkness, especially the parts of it that look particularly good.

The best lights for your money are LED lights. They are cheaper than regular bulbs when you consider the life of the bulb, and they are very energy efficient and come in all the styles, shapes and colors you could want.

Landscape lighting trends for 2017

It may help to know what is most popular in landscape lighting this year. Other things being equal, the warmer shades of LED light (2700K to 3000K) have normally been more popular. This year, however, the new trend is artificial moonlight, to create the effect of a full moon over your yard. To achieve this, have your lights installed at least 20 feet high, with wide beams and limited glare. Placing them in mature trees will create a dappled effect. Only a professional landscape lighting contractor can do this sort of work.

Homeowners have known for some time that they can aim broad beams of light against the walls of the house to show the texture of your walls. This will do a lot to call attention to the house using a small amount of light and energy. In the same way, it is now in fashion to arrange low light to reflect off a wooden deck or a brick or stone patio. This creates an interesting visual effect without the use of too much light. It also makes these features easier and safer to use after dark. Core drilled lights can be useful in this. If you have an active water feature, such as a fountain, try lighting it from under the water. For maximum safety and effectiveness, these things are best designed and built by professional landscape lighting contractors.

Landscape lighting services in Fort Mill

Pyramid Electric Service are, among much else, landscape lighting licensed in North and South Carolina and serving the greater Charlotte area, including Charlotte, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Indian Land, Marvin, Weddington, Matthews and Waxhaw. We offer a range of interior and exterior lighting services. Expertise.com rated us one of the top 25 electrical contractors in the Charlotte area. Call the electricians you can trust. We have been serving York, Lancaster, Mecklenburg and Union Counties since 1963.