As the warmer weather approaches, so too does our love for all things outdoors.
Now, thanks to modern exterior lighting, our days outside no longer have to end with sunset.
Home security and kerb appeal are one of the many reasons that outdoor lighting is becoming more and more popular.
Mark Librio, from Lights Plus Shepparton, said more and more people were focusing on garden lighting as the weather heats up.
He said carefully placed lighting helped enhance the mood and ambience of outdoor spaces.
“Outdoor lighting gives a soft ambient look as it creates a different effect, especially with the types of LED fittings that are on the market now.”
Mark said one of the many benefits of the new LED technology was you no longer need to run your cables as deep as you did when you needed to get power to each fitting.
“Lighting has become more energy saving efficient, which means people are no longer scared to leave their garden lighting on for longer periods of time.
“Up-lighting trees and through shrubs has increasingly become more popular as it creates a ghostly effect, especially on a backdrop fence or a feature wall.”
Mark said LED lights come in a range of different colours, varying from warm to white lights, which means there is a light to match all outdoor colour palettes.
As for inside the home, as Channel 9’s The Block has highlighted, interior lighting is no longer limited to downlights and complementary pendants.
With innovate designs, lighting has now become a grand interior feature.
Choosing the perfect lights for your home is fun, as there is such a large array of styles available, but when it comes to fittings it can be tricky to know what’s best.
“I’m a big fan of wall lights as it creates a nice warm, ambient look in a home rather than having overhead lights on,” Mark said.
He said pendants and chandeliers had made a comeback, with homeowners opting for larger styles to create that ‘wow factor’ over kitchens, dining room tables and entries.
Feature pendant lighting has also been introduced to ensuites and bathrooms beside mirrors to accentuate and elongate the heights of ceilings and create a point of difference.
For a subtle feature, Mark recommends opting for LED strip lighting as the hidden light complements the atmosphere of the home and can accentuate the lines of cabinetry and furnishings.
So, if you are feeling the need to quickly spruce up your home, or wanting to give your garden a refresh, now is exactly the right time to invest in an array of light fittings.
They’ll improve the entire mood of your surrounds with just the flick of a switch.
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