Outdoor Lighting & Landscape Ideas
Where function meets finesse.
Learn how to highlight the best features of your property with lighting designed for impact and longevity. From pools and docks to driveways and garden paths, our feature lighting solutions enhance both beauty and safety. Each guide shares expert design techniques for creating a cohesive, well-lit landscape that complements your home’s architecture.
Direct Lighting vs. Indirect Lighting
There are a variety of lighting decisions for you to consider when selecting the correct outdoor landscape lighting intensity – in fact, as many as when selecting your indoor lighting. When lighting a piece of art or a kitchen countertop, you’re always juggling the purpose of the lighting design, as well as other factors including fixture options, fixture positions, esthetics, ambiance, mood, type of light, color of light, angle of light, reflective beam/range, reflective impact, down lighting, up lighting and many more.
Should I Retrofit My Bulbs for LED?
LED lights have recently become all the rage for homeowners and landscape lighting designers. There’s lots of good reasons for this; LED lights are cooler, brighter, and more energy-efficient, and can offer homeowners both a higher-value lighting system and a cooler lighting scale overall. Many clients are looking to upgrade their existing lighting systems, and wondering if they can retrofit LED bulbs into their standard landscape lighting sockets. We strongly advise our clients against this, for a few reasons.
At Northwest Outdoor Lighting, we often find that clients take for granted the type of bulbs and wattages they buy at either a local hardware store or their favorite home store. Who can blame them? We’re all busy, and often overwhelmed by the selection or distracted by the rush to get things done, so people often just grab whatever bulbs are there. As a result, we miss out on an important part of the way we experience our homes – especially when it comes to color outdoor lights.
Premier Outdoor Dock Lighting Solutions for Hunts Point's Residents
For the affluent residents of Hunts Point, dock lighting is more than a mere functional necessity; it's a statement of elegance and innovation. It ensures safe nocturnal navigation and complements the luxurious aesthetics of both the dock and yacht, mirroring the upscale lifestyle.
Seattle's dynamic urban landscape has recently seen a rise in home invasions, compelling homeowners to consider more robust security measures. As a landscape lighting expert, my goal is to blend safety with style, offering lighting solutions that not only deter intruders but also complement the architectural beauty of your home.
The Ultimate Guide to Driveway Lights
Homeowners often overlook driveway lighting until they experience issues such as poor visibility, unsafe walkways, or frequent damage to traditional path lights.
Lighting Seattle: Why Professional Outdoor Lighting is the Best Choice for Your Home
Many homeowners consider DIY lighting solutions or purchasing fixtures from stores like Home Depot or investing in solar lighting. While these may seem like cost-effective options, they often lead to frustration, short lifespans, and inconsistent performance.
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