With the summers approaching, the outdoors<\/strong> are a popular choice to hang out and relax in the evenings after a long day of work or for a house party with friends and family on the weekends. A well thought out lighting design scheme<\/strong> can create just the right ambience for your outdoor spaces<\/strong>, bringing in the necessary warmth to enhance the experience. Outdoor lighting<\/strong> is often overlooked and generally comprises merely general lighting<\/strong> provided by the ceiling<\/strong> or wall fixtures<\/strong>. However, good lighting<\/strong> can transform the outdoor spaces<\/strong> by accentuating their potential many folds, making them the preferred spots within your homes. We know that choosing the right lighting for your outdoors<\/strong> can be challenging and confusing, do not worry, we got you covered! Here are 4 ways to pick the best outdoor lighting for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Lighting follows Function<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A good lighting design<\/strong> is always layered in the form of – ambient, task, and accent lighting<\/strong> while taking into account the function and placement of the luminaires<\/strong>. Whether you want to illuminate<\/strong> the area as a whole, highlight<\/strong> the landscape<\/strong>, use lighting<\/strong> as a way-finding<\/strong> tool, as a means of security<\/strong> or for accentuating sculptures<\/strong> and water features<\/strong> in your garden<\/strong>; each function will individually determine the type of lighting and luminaries to be used. Ceiling <\/strong>or wall lights<\/strong>, along with sconces<\/strong> are popular and ideal for providing ambient lighting<\/strong>, the recessed floor lights, bollards<\/strong>, or floor-mounted spotlights<\/strong> beautifully accentuate important elements like pathways, decks,<\/strong> or steps<\/strong>, while LED fibre optic lights<\/strong> can be used for decorative purposes and add a splash of colourful wonder to your landscape features<\/strong>. Thus, it is crucial to consider the function, purpose<\/strong> and placement of lighting<\/strong> before choosing the fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Security comes First<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With the outdoors comes one of the most important aspects to be addressed in lighting design <\/strong>– Security<\/strong>. While lighting<\/strong> plays a huge role in creating an ambience<\/strong> and mood<\/strong> for your exteriors<\/strong>, it can be a key benefactor in providing you with the much-needed vigilance<\/strong> for your home. Be sure there is ample light<\/strong> at all the entry<\/strong> points, garage, pathways, <\/strong>and steps<\/strong>. For the purpose of additional security, it is advisable to light up the sides of the house in the shadows<\/strong>, with recessed<\/strong> or ceiling mounted spotlights<\/strong> on the eaves<\/strong> of your homes<\/strong>. Remember, \u2018a well-lit home is a safe home.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check the Weather rating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A bit of technical information can make the process of choosing exterior lights<\/strong> easier and extremely fruitful, and we are here to provide you with exactly that. Since outdoor lights<\/strong> are exposed to different weather conditions<\/strong> around the year, they are built to withstand these changes and are approved with a weather rating<\/strong>. When choosing outdoor lighting<\/strong>, check for the IP rating (Ingress Protection Mark)<\/strong>, which indicates how well protected the luminaire<\/strong> is against factors such as dust, water, and the changing weather. Generally, a higher IP value<\/strong> in lights would suggest better protection against extreme weather conditions and hence are an ideal choice for your exterior spaces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Energy efficiency and Low maintenance are a must<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All lighting must ideally be energy efficient<\/strong> and low on maintenance<\/strong>, but that applies all the more for outdoor lighting<\/strong>. No one is fond of constantly changing the light bulbs<\/strong> or catering to the wear and tear of the installed fixtures, in which case it is significant to choose lights that go on for long and are maintenance-free. Pick LEDs, Solar-powered lights<\/strong> or fixtures with similar lighting technology<\/strong>, that consume less energy and have a longer life span<\/strong> than incandescent <\/strong>or fluorescent bulbs<\/strong>. A wise choice of this kind would ensure a brightly lit home<\/strong> for an extended time period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There you go! With these insightful outdoor lighting tips<\/strong>, you are almost a lighting expert<\/strong> yourself and are well equipped to make better lighting choices<\/strong> for your outdoors, which would not only enhance your outdoor experience but also set your home apart from the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n With the summers approaching, the outdoors are a popular choice to hang out and relax in the evenings after a long day of work or for a house party with friends and family on the weekends. 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