Landscape lighting
When you think of landscaping chances are you think of plants, hardscape and outdoor structures like pergolas and arbors. But don’t overlook good lighting! Besides providing safety and security, the right lighting can spotlight focal points such as planting and can transform your yard into a beautifully illuminated dream space at night.
There are so many different lighting ideas to chose from so keep in mind your design, its purpose and the look you want to create. Do you want to highlight a path? Identify different areas and zones in your yard? Highlight a piece of garden art? By installing backyard lighting your new Winnipeg landscaping project can look pretty 24/7, long after dusk!
What ever you are looking to accomplish all backyards need good lighting so the darkness doesn’t put a damper on your Winnipeg spring, summer and fall festivities.
Here are a few suggestions from Bulger Brothers Winnipeg to consider when deciding on lighting for your backyard. Remember: the simpler the better. Nature is the reason you are out there, so don’t pick lights that dominate the scenery.
Assess the Assets in Your Landscape
Do you have any features in your backyard that you want to emphasize? This could be anything from safety lighting around a pool to forming a focal point to enhance your favorite plant. Or perhaps, you're considering a shift towards more sustainable approaches in your backyard? Delve into our Sustainable Landscaping Ideas to find inspiration. Keep in mind, it is important to have lighting even when its not fully dark. To add atmosphere automatically install your outdoor lighting to have built in timers.
1. Path Lighting
Path lighting is designed to help you navigate walkways but it can also create suspense leading up to a sculpture or fountain at the end of the path. If you are looking for a real enchanting experience add lighting to a canopy of overhanging trees along the avenue leading to a focal point.
2. String Lighting
String lighting is low voltage accent lighting that creates an intimate ambience for entertaining your guests. Hang string lights to brighten your outdoor kitchen and illuminate the furniture. You probably don’t want extension cords strewn all over your yard, so get waterproof, rechargeable battery or solar powered string lights with long lasting LED bulbs.
3. Outdoor Step Lighting
Illuminating your steps not only looks modern and sleek, they also help you when you get home from a night out in Winnipeg. Concrete steps with lights underneath look amazing. A budget friendly option are solar step lights. Stone steps or wooden steps, there are lighting options for both.
4. Tiki Torches and Lanterns
Tiki torches can gives your backyard a tropical vibe and keep mosquitoes away making them great for your barbecue parties. You can put the flame in a pot filled with stones and soil or directly into the ground. Lanterns are one of the most versatile ways you can brighten up your yard. They suit any home decors: contemporary, traditional or modern.
5. Solar Bricks
A great option for lighting up your walkways are solar bricks. Install them so they are flush with the ground and in a specific pattern to create a unique look. They can light up the evening and make your garden look astonishing at night.
There are so many different possibilities to light up your yard this year. One thing is for sure, outdoor lighting makes your outdoor space more appealing. Give us a call today and lets discuss your Winnipeg landscape project. We will get the light prominently complimenting your outdoor features.
