Summer is just around the corner, and that means backyard barbecues, pool parties, and plenty of outdoor fun. If you want to make your backyard the place to be this summer, landscape lighting is a must-have. Here are four ways landscape lighting can create a backyard area that people will love spending time in.
Get Your Zones Set Up
Think about your backyard as having several zones that all serve unique purposes. The area around your back door will most often be used to cook and serve food, while the areas farther out can serve a number of purposes. By deciding what you want each section of your yard to feel like, you will be able to work on making landscaping and lighting choices that work for those zones.
Here are a few ideas of how to separate your yard by zone:
- Entryway/food prep/serving area
- Dining area
- Garden/quiet sitting area
- Firepit area
- Pool area
Each of those zones has unique lighting needs that you’ll want to take care of when you are designing the perfect backyard.
Make Sure You Have The Right Lighting
Lighting is incredibly vital to creating the perfect backyard. Whether you are creating a simple outdoor dining area or you are trying to transform your yard into an oasis for your family and friends, the right lighting will make the area look better, feel amazing, and it will help keep everyone safer. There are two main kinds of lighting that you will want to think about when you’re designing your backyard: task lighting and ambient lighting.
Task Lighting
Task lighting is lighting that is designed to help you do something. For your backyard, you might have several kinds of task lighting that will help make the space more useful, including lights above the area where you are preparing food, as well as pathway lights and lights around your pool. And while task lighting serves a specific purpose, that doesn’t mean that you have to get stuck with ugly fixtures that don’t add to the atmosphere. At Connecticut Lighting, we have many outdoor lighting options that look amazing.
Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting is the light that creates an atmosphere. It can also be used for task lighting, but its main purpose is to set a mood and highlight decorative or landscaping elements. Ambient lighting is where you can really let your unique style shine. From decorative sconces to stringed lights, to pathway lights, there are so many different ways to highlight the features of your yard and create the perfect atmosphere.
If you’re ready to get started with your landscape lighting project, reach out to the lighting experts at Connecticut Lighting Centers. Our team has years of experience helping people choose the right lighting.