Landscaping design Port Macquarie, Mid North Coast NSW

Outdoor lighting – design and installation

Signature Landscapes loves outdoor lighting. Every year there are new innovations. New ways of illuminating your outdoor spaces. 24 hours a day.  New smart ways to  transform your existing spaces with bespoke lighting.  Long gone are the days when you go indoors because it’s dark outside.

Where to start? There is a bewildering choice of products, manufacturers and control systems and apps. Just check out pinterest for a starter.  (See the gallery below for a few ideas taken from pinterest.) Too much choice?  That’s why you absolutely need a lighting design to make the most of your outdoor spaces.  A design to suit your home. Your lifestyle. For your enjoyment.  For your safety and functionality. For wow factor. For entertaining. The outdoor lighting revolution really began with the introduction of low-voltage LED technology.  Bringing the cost down and the creative possibities up.

If you are in the dark about what’s possible with outdoor lighting, or what would really suit your home’s garden, book an on-site lighting consultation with a landscape designer who will disuss the best way to highlight the best features of your property. Front, back and sides.  

Things to consider: 

• Spotlighting & uplighting: Position spotlight spikes at the base of trees or feature plants  to add depth, drama and dimension to your garden creating interesting shadows
• Moonlighting: Place light sources high in trees, aiming downwards, to create a soft, romantic, filtered light that mimics moonlight
• Path & stair lighting: Use low-voltage path lights or light bollards to guide, for safety,  security and ambiance
• Deck & patio lighting: Install recessed deck lights on patios or stairs to define, and create different zones – dining, seating
• Backlighting: Place lights behind plants to create dramatic silhouettes, accentuating shape and structure
• Water features: Submerge waterproof lights in ponds or fountains to make them sparkle
• Pool lighting: Party time when the sun goes down
• Front porch lighting: Make a bold statement that says ‘Welcome’.

Custom lighting design – tips:

• Plan your layout: Identify key focal points and high usage areas, efore choosing complementary fixtures (there is a huge choice)
• Avoid over-lighting: Use light sparingly to create contrast; shadows are essential for creating atmosphere
• Use warm tones: Choose warm white LEDs to ensure the space feels cozy rather than clinical
• Safety first: Ensure all fixtures are rated for outdoor use   and conceal wires under mulch or in conduit to prevent tripping
• Hire professionals: For 240V, mains-powered, systems, use a qualified electrician,  

Whether you want to tackle the job yourself (easy enough for a competent handy person) or let Signature Landscapes design and quote for full installation…  find out what is possible witin your budget. 

contact us today – if you think your home’s outdoor space could do with lighting and want a flash of inspiration book an on-site consultation. Every home deserves a Signature Landscape. Full details supplied in response to an enquiry. We light up residential outdoor spaces throughout the mid north Coast of NSW.