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LIGHTING DESIGN
How do you make an outdoor lighting plan?
The best way to do this is to talk to our expert design technicians. They have the expertise to help you place those lights in the right places. However, if you want to do it yourself, here are a few tips to guide your effort:
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Also, make sure to walk through your yard with a notebook and pencil. Sketch out the areas you want to light up and where the lights would look the best. You need a good idea of where you want the lights and what items you want to highlight before you buy the system
How many lumens do I need for outdoor lighting?
This will depend on what you want to highlight and where you want the lights to go. You can get away with as little as 50 lumens if you only want the background or soft lights.
However, the driveway and security lights will need a lot more power than that. The upper limit for all lighting including the driveway, etc., would be 2400 lumens. You want to make sure you can see clearly when you are driving into your driveway or wanting to see who is out there.
Then the power will depend on the style of lighting you want. There are different styles, for example, walkway lights, step lighting, garage lighting, and many more options.
Talk to our experts to get the right amount of lumens for your design.
What is the best wattage for outdoor lighting?
You have a little flexibility in this category. You can light up your home and yard with as little as 40 watt light bulbs. Or you can go as bright as 80 watts. The number of watts you use will depend on how much light you want in a given area.
Usually up lighting may have a brighter wattage than down lighting so take into consideration the effect you want and how you want your home and yard to look.
How far apart should outdoor lighting be?
The ideal distance between outdoor lights would be between 6 and 8 feet. If you are lighting a walkway this distance will keep it nice and lit. The key to outdoor lights will be the type of power supply you use.
You will get greater distance flexibility if you use solar lights rather than lights that are on a string and need to be plugged in. This is something you need to consider before you buy.
If you still have questions or need a little advice on how to design your outdoor lighting system, just give us a call or drop into our store. Our professionals will be glad to help answer any of your questions and direct you to the perfect lighting options for your home.
Call now to solve your outdoor lighting situation in the right way.
How many lumens do I need for outdoor lighting?
This will depend on what you want to highlight and where you want the lights to go. You can get away with as little as 50 lumens if you only want the background or soft lights.
However, the driveway and security lights will need a lot more power than that. The upper limit for all lighting including the driveway, etc., would be 2400 lumens. You want to make sure you can see clearly when you are driving into your driveway or wanting to see who is out there.
Then the power will depend on the style of lighting you want. There are different styles, for example, walkway lights, step lighting, garage lighting, and many more options.
Talk to our experts to get the right amount of lumens for your design.
What is the best wattage for outdoor lighting?
You have a little flexibility in this category. You can light up your home and yard with as little as 40 watt light bulbs. Or you can go as bright as 80 watts. The number of watts you use will depend on how much light you want in a given area.
Usually up lighting may have a brighter wattage than down lighting so take into consideration the effect you want and how you want your home and yard to look.
How far apart should outdoor lighting be?
The ideal distance between outdoor lights would be between 6 and 8 feet. If you are lighting a walkway this distance will keep it nice and lit. The key to outdoor lights will be the type of power supply you use.
You will get greater distance flexibility if you use solar lights rather than lights that are on a string and need to be plugged in. This is something you need to consider before you buy.
If you still have questions or need a little advice on how to design your outdoor lighting system, just give us a call or drop into our store. Our professionals will be glad to help answer any of your questions and direct you to the perfect lighting options for your home.
Call now to solve your outdoor lighting situation in the right way.