Upgrading your home�s exterior lighting is a surefire way to increase your home�s curb appeal and resell value. And a well-lit front lawn can also deter would-be burglars. Most of all the outdoor lighting of one�s home adds a welcoming touch for family and guests. Here you can learn about outdoor lighting trends, common lighting problems and their solutions, and things to consider when selecting outdoor lighting fixtures.
Be sure to balance your home�s exterior lighting. Another common mistake in outdoor lighting placement, is to inadvertently divide the yard by placing too many lights in one area and too little in another. You want to evenly distribute light throughout the canvas of your home. You don�t want your yard looking like a parking lot.THE SPACE ALIENPRODUCED BY AARON JONESPair a deep, stainless-steel colander with a cylindrical ceiling fixture for that Sputnik look (Norpro Krona 4-qt. colander, $42, norpro.com; Westinghouse 66979 fixture, $8.10, build.com).
Finally, like most things in home d�cor, less is more. Outdoor lighting should call attention to the beautiful and unique features of your home. It should not be intrusive. Proper outdoor lighting calls attention to various parts of your home�s exterior, not the entire surface area. Over illumination is never attractive indoor or outdoor.
Author: Melinda Cayetano
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