There are few people who would argue with the many benefits which outdoor lighting can bring to their home or business. In addition to looking visually appealing, there are numerous security benefits.
However, experts suggest that prior to installing landscape lighting consumers should take the time to plan their lighting properly. Of course, a landscape designer could help in this regard, but consumers can also save themselves time by considering their own needs prior to calling in the professionals.
The Goal
The first thing to do is to examine the goals of installing outdoor lighting. As has been discussed above, there are a number of benefits including security. However, if security or another reason is the main goal with outdoor lighting then it’s wise to consider it prior to installation, because this reason could affect the way the lights are placed or the timings on them.
Further to this, if aesthetics or safety (such as lighting a darkened area to avoid accidents) are the reason behind the need for landscape lighting then the configuration of them could be different still.
Future work
When configuring external lighting, many professionals and homeowner alike tend to consider the way a property and the landscape look at the time when planning the exact place of spotlights. However, if the homeowner is planning further work to the property or the immediate area then its’ always wise to consider how the lighting will look before and after any work takes place, thus ensuring it will look just as good when first done as it will after work is completed.