How do these designer homes achieve such great lighting effects?

The first thing to understand is the difference between [outdoor lighting" and [landscape lighting." Outdoor lighting fixtures are highly decorative visual elements designed to coordinate with the architectural style of your home. They are made to be seen.

As a result, outdoor lighting designs run the gamut from traditional wrought-iron to highly polished contemporary styles. Outdoor fixtures can be hung from porch ceilings, installed on posts or columns, and are most often installed near entryways and garage doors. Outdoor lighting fixtures are the jewelry that provide a first impression about your home.

On the other hand, landscape lighting is designed to disappear. These fixtures are hung in trees, camouflaged as rocks, submerged in water or installed close to the ground to minimize them from view – leaving lighting designers free to create magical lighting effects that illuminate driveways and walking paths, accent architectural features, and highlight landscape. Properly specified and installed – outdoor and landscape lighting should work together to create a spectacular effect on the outside of your home.