When you drive past elegant homes in the Tampa Bay area, what catches your eye? Is it the architectural details of the home or the sheer size of property? As impressive as either of these can be, it wouldn’t be as dramatic at night without the proper outdoor lighting.
Architectural lighting brings out the best features of your home.
Imagine how much time was spent in planning every detail of this home. Now imagine it without the proper architectural outdoor lighting. (We’ll give you a minute). Nothing brings more warmth and appeal to a home after dark than beautiful outdoor lighting. In fact, outdoor lighting can make your home look bigger and bring out the most intricate details at night if done right.
There are a few rules of thumb when properly lighting the façade of your home. First, talk with a professional outdoor lighting designer. At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater, we specialize in lighting the beautiful architecture styles in the Tampa Bay area. We know that good lighting design is soothing to the eye and portrays a sense of warmth. You want this warmth to be spread across the entire width of the home; including the corners to be sure every architectural element is highlighted.
The warm light washes across the facade of this home.
The placement of the fixtures is key. When designed properly, the balance and focus work together to create the most visually alluring effect. Outdoor lighting fixtures should be lost in the overall design and the effect of the lighting should take over.
You want to be sure that the entire height of the home is illuminated. Professional lighting designers know that this does not necessarily mean more lights are necessary. The proper placement of the fixtures can accomplish the right illumination. Features like arches, columns, or even custom masonry or rooflines should be highlighted with the lighting as well.
Proper lighting will illuminate arches and roof lines to showcase the entire home.
Beyond the architectural lighting, landscape lighting properly placed can also lend itself to illuminate not only the focal item, such as the palm tree in the photo above, but also the entire area of the home front. If you are interested in seeing how outdoor lighting can enhance the look of your home, give us a call. We would be happy to set up a free night time demonstration or daytime consultation, your choice. You may fall in love with your home all over again.
Robert
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater
727-785-6000