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Tips To Combine Lighting and Warmth In Your Backyard Design

Posted on November 11, 2016November 28, 2016 by Hidden Creek Landscaping

A well-planned and executed backyard design expands your living space. In addition, it enables you to eat, entertain and even cook outdoors, without needing to book a reservation. Late spring and summer are typically viewed as the ideal seasons for backyard entertaining.

However, a well-designed outdoor space can allow you to continue spending time with family or entertaining guests well into the fall. Incorporating interior design ideas into your outdoor space is a remarkable method of adding value, versatility and fun to your property. Below are some landscaping tips that can be used to combine lighting and warmth in your backyard design:

Outdoor Fireplace. Nothing exudes luxury, comfort and warmth quite like an elegant fireplace. Incorporating a fireplace in your backyard design will add to both the illumination and warmth of the space. They look very much like their indoor counterparts; equipped with a chimney, hearth, firebox and flue. Additionally, there are a number of styles and types to choose from.

Heat Lamps. Adding heat lamps also allows you to enjoy your backyard design well into the cooler temperatures of the fall. They add warmth and can also be used as an attractive centerpiece to bring ambiance to the space.

It’s All About The Light

Posted on October 28, 2016November 1, 2016 by Hidden Creek Landscaping

Transforming your existing patio is less expensive and easier than you may think. Patio lighting can remarkably transform ordinary outdoor spaces and turn them into spectacular retreats. Lighting can do wonders for your patio to make it more functional and aesthetically appealing. With strategically placed lights, your property could become the envy of the neighborhood. Below are some landscape design tips that can be used to tremendously transform your patio:

Use Lighting to Transform the Look and Feel of Your Home: Lighting your property in the right ways adds an entirely new look and feel to your home. Having matching or complimenting architectural lighting installed on your home or business will significantly enhance the exterior of the property. Ensure that the features of the property are utilized to make it even more fascinating at night. Not only should the designs add beauty to the property, they should serve as security feature as well.

Use Quality Lighting for the Best Results: To get the best results, it is important that the best quality fixtures, within your budget, are used to light your property. Ensure the ones that are chosen will last for many years. Resist the urge to but substandard lighting from DIY mega-stores to use on your property.

Buying the cheapest lighting and installing it on their own are two big mistakes often made by homeowners. Doing this could end up costing you more than it originally would. Allowing professionals to be a part of the design, selection and installation processes could end up saving you money in the long run.

Additionally, cheap fixtures and a DIY installation project could end up not producing the effect you were seeking. Ineffective lighting placement could actually cause your home to look worse than it did before. Following these landscape design tips can spectacularly transform the look and feel of your patio.

Tips For Transforming Your Outdoor Living Space With Luxury Lighting

Posted on July 29, 2016August 2, 2016 by Hidden Creek Landscaping

One of the most overlooked, yet essential elements to creating the ideal patio for outdoor living is the lighting. Luxury lighting adds both decorative beauty, but also helps to truly make the ambiance of the outdoor area just right. Here are some tips on transforming your outdoor living space with beautiful, functional luxury lighting:

Install lights that are hidden from plain view. Patios are typically made out of concrete, stone, tile, or brick pavers. That can make it more challenging to install lighting on an existing patio, but if you are going to be putting in a brand new one, you can plan the light scheme from the start. With an existing area, you’ll want to place lights in ways that will complement the layout. Consider hiding some landscape lights in the ground by drilling through the patio.

Add elegant wall fixtures. Another excellent way to illuminate the area after dusk is with wall lighting. There are many stylish and elegant fixtures that are designed for the outdoors. Not only will they be aesthetically pleasing, but they’ll also provide a light source that isn’t overpowering. There are also lights that can be built into the design of stone and brick walls, providing much needed illumination for both safety and style. With strategic placement, the light can be cast along walkways, in seating areas, and can even extend out around a swimming pool.

Once the sun sets, your outdoor space can be transformed into a cool, comfortable area to relax and entertain. Lighting is an essential element, and it can serve to add style, enhance the design, and make the exterior living space safer. When designing your outdoor area, be sure to take luxury lighting into consideration so that you can create the beautiful look that you’ll enjoy using throughout the year, both day and night.

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