What Outdoor Lighting is in this 2015

We’re already halfway through 2015, but don’t fret! There’s still time to spruce up your outdoor living space where you entertain your guests, relax, and have a good time. What easier way to do this than to install outdoor lighting. You can opt to light up your swimming pool, illuminate your patio, and brighten up your pathways. When you choose the right kind of exterior lighting, you can achieve an alluring ambiance for your outdoor space. Let us go through some of the outdoor lighting trends for this year.

Lights, Lights and More Lights

When you have invested so much in making your landscape beautiful, it’s quite tough to just go inside the house and continue your activities at home come nighttime. The right kind of lighting not only enhances safety and prevent accidents from occurring in your garden, but also adds a touch of warmth and class.

From low-voltage lamps to LED lights, there are many products out there that are designed for outdoor use. There are built-in lights, wall or ceiling attachments, and landscape fixtures, among others.

Take advantage of lighting in order to define the space around your house, accentuate the beauty of your landscape, and expand the functionality of your outdoor living space. When you think you need lighting for a particular area, do not hesitate to install one.

LED Lighting

As people embrace outdoor living more and more, the demand for lighting for those areas continues to increase. And because more lights mean higher electrical consumption, the lighting industry has seen an increase in the usage of LED lighting.

The initial costs of LED lights are higher than conventional ones, but the overall energy consumption costs associated with them are considerably lower. In addition, their lifespan is longer, reducing in cost savings in the long run. In fact, LED lights can last up to 25 times longer than conventional lights. Jump in the bandwagon and revamp your driveway, garden, porch and patio with outdoor LED lights. Companies have already designed new outdoor LED lights in such a way that consumers won’t have to change their entire lighting system anymore.

Smart Lighting

Imagine that you are chatting with your friends by the pool or simply reading a book at your patio. You wish to dim the outdoor lights a bit to get a better look at the stars without having to stand up and disturb your activities. The good news is that there are now different kinds of wireless lighting systems that you can control via your smartphone or tablet. With just a simple push of a button, you can control your outdoor living space’s lighting remotely.

Elegant Lighting for Security Systems

You can now opt for low-voltage lights that won’t compromise your home’s security. There are specifically designed lighting systems that can work hand-in-hand with your CCTV cameras by illuminating dark areas. There’s no need to use high-powered lights that are so harsh that they disturb you and your neighbors and make your property look like a maximum security prison. You can now deter intruders without sacrificing the look of your landscape.

If you’re looking for lighting and landscaping services for your home in Carefree, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, or Scottsdale do not hesitate to visit landscapelightingscottsdale.com or give us a call at 480-207-3379.