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Exterior lighting does more than keep your home safe after dark. It can be a powerful design tool for enhancing street appeal and making your home feel more inviting. When placed with intention, lighting draws attention to textures, shapes, and entryways.
Shane Waaka encourages homeowners to think about where light naturally falls, and how that can be enhanced or redirected. Uplighting trees, washing a fence with soft light, or spotlighting the front door are subtle techniques that bring warmth and depth.
In practical terms, lighting should help guide visitors safely to the entrance. Paths, steps, and changes in level should all be lit clearly. Shane reminds us that solar-powered options have improved significantly and can be used creatively without rewiring.
Avoid harsh or overly bright fixtures. Instead, focus on layered lighting – combining ambient, task, and accent lights. This adds flexibility while avoiding glare. The right tone and placement can transform a plain exterior into something far more striking.
Well-designed lighting helps your property look lived-in, secure, and cared for. Start with function, then look for opportunities to highlight standout features after dark.
Exterior lighting does more than keep your home safe after dark. It can be a powerful design tool for enhancing street appeal and making your home feel more inviting. When placed with intention, lighting draws attention to textures, shapes, and entryways.
Shane Waaka encourages homeowners to think about where light naturally falls, and how that can be enhanced or redirected. Uplighting trees, washing a fence with soft light, or spotlighting the front door are subtle techniques that bring warmth and depth.
In practical terms, lighting should help guide visitors safely to the entrance. Paths, steps, and changes in level should all be lit clearly. Shane reminds us that solar-powered options have improved significantly and can be used creatively without rewiring.
Avoid harsh or overly bright fixtures. Instead, focus on layered lighting – combining ambient, task, and accent lights. This adds flexibility while avoiding glare. The right tone and placement can transform a plain exterior into something far more striking.
Well-designed lighting helps your property look lived-in, secure, and cared for. Start with function, then look for opportunities to highlight standout features after dark.
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