4 Considerations for Landscape Lighting
<p></p> <img src="https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/dcr-apis/wp_contents/uploads/DCR-ADMIN/lights-7203803.jpg" alt="undefined" style="height: ;width: "/> <p></p> <p><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/how-exterior-lighting-improve-your-home-and-garden/" target="_self">Lighting is a critical aspect of any landscaping project</a>, but for many homeowners, it ends up being an afterthought. However, to ensure a pleasing result, it’s best to be proactive about planning. Consider the following tips: </p> <p><strong>1. Choose a lighting contractor that understands your landscape. </strong>Besides <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/how-to-avoid-bad-contractors-blog/" target="_self">checking for proper licensing</a>, make sure you hire a lighting contractor that’s familiar with plant life and landscape design. If a contractor can’t name the plants in your landscape, they probably shouldn’t be lighting it. </p> <p><strong>2. Get your lighting contractor involved early.</strong> Most people don’t call a lighting contractor until their landscaping projects have already been completed, but getting yours involved early (right after the design phase is ideal) will give them a head start on planning. </p> <p><strong>3. Base lighting fixture choices on the right criteria.</strong> Choose a fixture based on what it does, not what it looks like. It doesn’t matter if a fixture looks nice in the daylight because you’re only going to see the light it emits when it’s in use. </p> <p><strong>4. Remember, subtlety is key.</strong> A key tenet of landscaping lighting is not to show the source of light, just the light itself. That’s why subtle sources like up-and-down lighting are generally a better choice than wall sconces, which can cause glare and detract from the overall ambience.</p> <p><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a></p> <p><strong>Local, Top Rated Diamond Certified Companies Related to Your Topic</strong><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/marin-electrical-contractors/" target="_self">Marin County Electrical Contractors</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/san-francisco-electrical-contractors/" target="_self">San Francisco Electrical Contractors</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/contra-costa-electrical-contractors/" target="_self">Contra Costa County Electrical Contractors</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/santa-clara-electrical-contractors/" target="_self">Santa Clara County Electrical Contractors</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/napa-electrical-contractors/" target="_self">Napa County Electrical Contractors </a> </p> <p><strong>Related Articles</strong><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/Guide/Electrical-Services/" target="_self">The Homeowner's Guide to Electrical Services</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top Rated Local Companies</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a> </p>
