An outdoor lighting system is as integral to the functioning of the household as the lighting system being used inside the house. Hence, while buying an outdoor lighting system, it is important to research the matter carefully and completely before investing in the lighting system.
Buying an outdoor lighting system that meets the specific needs of the user is not an easy task as there are numerous factors that have to be taken into consideration. These factors include the control systems, the type of lights, the power usage and the design and installation of the outdoor lighting system.
In this article we shall discuss some important factors to keep in mind while purchasing the outdoor lighting system as well as the necessary techniques to employ while buying and installing the outdoor lighting system you have chosen.
Before buying the outdoor lighting system one should carefully decide upon one's specific needs and wants. It is important to decide all the details of the budget, lighting, power and design requisites.
It is important to decide upon the lighting system on the basis of the function expected of the outdoor lighting systems. The average purpose of an outdoor lighting system is to aid in visibility.
It is used for lighting up pathways and garden areas. Outdoor lighting systems offer a variety of potions such as lighting up the entire expanse of the garden or even lighting up specific areas of the garden, in order to highlight particular features.
It is important to be specific of the purposes you want your outdoor lighting system to serve as most people wish to derive more than a single use out of their lighting system. However, it is important to prioritize between the tasks you wish your outdoor lighting system to perform as it can play an important role in determining the lighting system.
Being able to choose the correct lighting system is imperative. Taking the design style of your house and garden into consideration is important. There are various design options available such as certain traditional and conventionally aesthetic or funky bright colored lights which jazz up the entire atmosphere with a party-like feel. There are some techniques which have to put into use to achieve maximum efficiency out of the lighting system.
One of these techniques is that of Silhouetting. In this technique the lights are focused on a level, perpendicular surface which are placed behind the subject which is meant to be highlighted by the lighting system. For example, one can use an outdoor lighting system to highlight interestingly placed trees to give the effect of trees with a sunset in the background. The technique of Shadowing is in direct contrast to the technique of Silhouetting.
In this technique, the lighting fixture is positioned in front of the subject so that intriguing shadows are created on a vertical surface behind the object, adding an element of mysterious appeal to the visual setting. Another technique is that of Spot Lighting in which the lights are placed at a distance in front of the object to be emphasized. This helps in lighting up the entire subject and thus making it attention catching and appealing.
Article Written By
Tom Dahne
Learn about lighting, lights and how to light your home inside and out, just visit Learn all About Outdoor Lighting Systems
|
