Everyone needs a place to get away from the worries and stress that so often bombard our lives. It’s nice to have such a place near home but also away from it. This affords us the ability to step away, catch a breath, and steal a few private moments without having to travel. For many, a gazebo provides that escape we need. Here in the Clearwater and Tampa Bay area, gazebos are a popular getaway because they provide shelter if a thundershower pops up unexpectedly, they are open allowing us to remain near nature, and they keep us off of the ground, out of the bugs and sand. While tranquil and rejuvenating, gazebos can become less usable after dark because they are not attached to the house and, as sitting areas, don’t boast many electrical conveniences. Typically, we don’t do a lot of just sitting in the dark. But by adding gazebo lighting, your little refuge can be a peaceful haunt long after dark.
Gazebo lighting allows you use of the area after dark and enhances the structure’s appearance.
What are some techniques lighting professionals, such as Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay, might use to provide you with needed light and accentuate the structure? While most design decisions depend on the specific structure to be lit, many gazebos can benefit from uplighting positioned near the bottom of each column. This technique involves angling a spot light upward. The angle of light creates dramatic shadows that accent the gazebo’s architecture while shedding light on the interior. Of course, a gazebo can benefit from overhead lighting within the interior and can also accented with light fixtures typically used for decks. Multiple steps, or even a single step, into the gazebo can be illuminated with step lights if needed.
Adding holiday lights to your gazebo shows your holiday spirit.
Dressing your gazebo with lights doesn’t stop here. There are many other lighting possibilities considering the approaching holidays. String lighting, the outdoor type of course, brings an air of festivity to your gazebo as the fall arrives with its cooler temperatures. Escaping to such an oasis is sure to keep your holiday spirits lively, especially after long hours of shopping or prep. And did you know that Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay will design, install, and remove these holiday lights? We can do this for your gazebo and all other areas of your property as well.
To be sure you get the most out of your gazebo, lighting should be installed. That way, you can make full use of your retreat at night. Contact Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay today. Our designers will work with you to ensure you have the most tranquil gazebo possible.
Robert van der Putten, Owner
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay
727-785-6000 or 813-237-0340