Driveway outdoor lighting providing safety and security Spicewood Texas

Driveway Lighting

Have you ever pulled into a driveway that was so dark you had difficulty navigating yourself through it? Not being able to see properly probably made you worry about hitting something on the property or not seeing someone.

Now, consider your own driveway. Would your guests have any difficulty at night?

Lighting a driveway serves several purposes. It provides safety for you and your guests and adds that curb appeal to your property that we keep talking about!

Lighting your driveway serves as a guide to navigate you and your guests, creating a warm, welcoming ambiance at the same time. Driveway lighting gives your home that WOW factor, leaving a great first impression.

Here are 3 cool ways to light up your driveway

Down-lighting

If you have large trees along your driveway, down lighting is a great choice. Down lighting emulates the feeling of moonlight. Downlighting appears to be natural, feels natural, but is (in reality) luminaires skillfully placed and aimed. Depending on how many trees you have and your how your driveway is laid out, utilizing bollards or well lights might be needed in combination with down-lighting. Mixing up the light sources can help balance out the light and ensure an evenly lit driveway.

Bollards

Bollards are solid, sturdy, and stately. Providing a soft light around a driveway, bollards are great markers to define the edge of a driveway. Texas Outdoor Lighting will provide you with an outdoor lighting design that will space the bollards on your driveway proportionately. Alternating sides provides optimal light without creating a runway effect.

Up-Lighting

While bollards stand taller with a light source above the ground; up-lights are located closer to the ground. If you prefer fixtures that are less noticeable, up-lights are a great choice. If you have mature trees along your driveway, up-lights will help define the driveway edge and add ambient light. One amazing use of up-lighting is installing fixtures into the driveway cement or at the garage entrance.

Whichever type of lighting fixtures you choose, Texas Outdoor Lighting can highlight any potential obstacles along the driveway – trees, fences, walls, etc. – or at a change of direction. Additionally, providing adequate lighting at the entrance to the destination makes finding the entrance to your home easier and more appealing.

Call us today at (512) 504-3030 to schedule your free consultation.

Outdoor Lighting Home in Rough Hollow Lakeway Texas

Increasing Curb Appeal & Value

October 9, 2018/in Fall Outdoor Lighting, lake house lighting, lighting fixtures, outdoor lighting, Safety Lighting, Security Lighting /by Beth Mayor

As Austin continues to grow, the demand for homes for sale is high. According to the Statesman, experts expect another strong year for Austin housing market. If you are looking to sell your home, how can you set your property apart from the next?

Outdoor lighting can enhance the curb appeal and even possibly increase the value of your home or property. According to the National Association of Home Builders, over 40% of home buyers they surveyed listed outdoor lighting features as “essential”. Lighting is a key part of a building’s appearance. During daylight hours everyone gets the full effect, but once the sun starts to set, all the details and aspects of the property that made it so appealing disappear into the darkness. LED landscape lighting can transform the look of your property at night. Outdoor lighting will highlight structural features like pathways, fire pits, water features, fencing and more. If you have outdoor patios, decks or other outdoor living spaces, those will also be included in the overall lighting design.

When you drive through a neighborhood at night, chances are the homes that stand out most are those where lighting plays an important role. Adding light to any outdoor space enhances its beauty. This applies especially to the landscape of your house. By highlighting your lawn, the walkway, and any other aesthetics, you make your house more pleasing to the eye, and in the process, increase its market value. Professionally installed, subtle lighting can even make the space appear larger. An investment in outdoor lighting does more than just make your home look great; by illuminating your lawn and yard you make your home a less appealing target to potential burglars and those wishing to do you harm. Lighting up the areas around windows and doorways can enhance the look of your home and boost your security as well.

Simply put, shedding some light on the exterior features of your house and property adds to the beauty a potential buyer experiences. Let Texas Outdoor Lighting send one of our award winning designers out to your property to increase your curb appeal!

Making the Switch from Halogen to LED

September 4, 2018/in Commercial Projects, lighting fixtures, resort lighting, Safety Lighting, Security Lighting /by Beth Mayor

We have seen a lot of changes and progress within the lighting industry over the past decade. As with everything these days, newer technology and efficiency is developed and becomes available over time. An outdoor lighting system installed many years ago may be becoming old or even obsolete compared to today’s standards.

Halogen bulbs used to dominate the lighting industry. It was not until a few years ago that LED began to take over and become the industry standard. Now, it has become the choice of many outdoor lighting designers.

A few of the advantages of using LED vs Halogen are:

Longer Lifetime
More Durable
Low Energy Consumption
Easy to replace
They do not attract insects because LED lights emit very little heat and UV light
Much more cost effective

In these photos, you can see the before and after of a parking garage that Texas Outdoor Lighting converted from Halogen to LED.

If we haven’t convinced you yet of all the benefits of making the switch to LED, read this article from the Washington Post. Many manufacturers have stopped carrying Halogen light bulbs making it harder and more expensive to replace your bulbs.

Texas Outdoor Lighting offers free consultations to see if we can convert your current lighting system to LED, or one of our designers can work with you to design your dream lighting system. Give us a call today to schedule! (512) 504-3030

Garage Lighting: Curb Appeal and Safety

April 24, 2018/in outdoor lighting /by Beth Mayor

The garage can play an important role in increasing your home’s curb appeal. Unfortunately, it can also be an easy target for thieves. A comprehensive landscape lighting design can enhance the beauty of your garage and boost curb appeal while deterring potential intruders.

The garage may not seem like a high priority when creating a landscape lighting design. You’ll want to consider, however, whether your garage is the focal point of your home’s curbside view and if it has interesting architectural features.

Up and down lighting can both help showcase stonework, brick, architecture and the garage doors themselves. While up lighting garage doors is easiest when the landscape lighting company collaborates with the builder before the concrete is poured, Texas Outdoor Lighting can core into already established driveways to get the same great lighting effect.

A combination of different lighting techniques such as up lighting, down lighting, column lighting, dormer lighting, soffit lighting, and nearby tree lighting can help illuminate the unique aspects of the garage doors while keeping your property safe. Our award-winning lighting designers can help you develop a comprehensive landscape lighting plan to keep your safety, security and the beauty of your home in mind so contact us now for a free consultation.

Lake Home Outdoor Lighting

March 8, 2018/in lake house lighting /by Beth Mayor

A lake home is a popular weekend retreat here in Austin and its surrounding areas. Spending your spring, summer and fall days exploring Texas lakes via fishing, boating and tubing then capping off the adventures with leisurely evenings gathered around the fire pit telling stories and roasting marshmallows is a favorite for Austinites.

Texas Outdoor Lighting can help make the most of your evenings outside with a landscape lighting design that perfectly enhances your lake home.

Outdoor spaces included outdoor fireplaces, kitchens, pools, walkways to the lake and more. Homeowners today are either building or renovating their homes to include more outdoor living areas and some extra light comes in handy once the sun sets.

Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite lake home outdoor lighting projects.

The lighting on this home on Lake LBJ adds the perfect ambiance to this lake retreat while adding security for guests walking around the property after the sun sets.

The lighting on and around this boat dock on Lake Austin adds a glowing moonlight effect to make it easier for guests to walk to the boat dock at night time, while creating a warm, inviting ambiance at the same time. The under water lights also add a fun twist, making night time fishing so much more enjoyable.

Texas Outdoor Lighting went all out on this lake cabin off of Lake LBJ. The lighting showcases the unique architecture while adding safety for guests walking after the sun sets. The lighting here is the perfect mixture of beauty and security.

The outdoor lighting on this pathway from this Lake Travis lake house to the water adds not only safety for those walking the pathway at nighttime, but it also highlights the beauty of the property that can easily be admired from the lake.

Spring is just around the corner so there’s plenty of time to enjoy your weekends at the lake. A professionally designed outdoor lighting design can enhance the security, beauty, and functionality of your lake home, all year long. Light not only transforms the ambiance of your outdoor space, it also makes it more functional and safe.

If you want even more lake home outdoor lighting ideas, feel free to contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our award winning lighting designers. They’ll walk your property with you and work with you to develop an outdoor lighting design you’ll love for many years to come.

Get Ready for Fall with Outdoor Lighting

September 21, 2017/in Fall Outdoor Lighting /by Beth Mayor

After a long day, nothing beats coming home to a peaceful outdoor living space. Whether it’s a cozy outdoor deck or a relaxing backyard garden, there’s something soothing about nature.

As we head into fall, the sun is setting earlier and the evenings are beginning to get cool and crisp. A landscape lighting design will allow you more time to enjoy the fall weather in your outdoor living areas.

Here at Texas Outdoor Lighting, we’ve made enjoying your backyard retreat or entertaining family and friends even easier with our top-of-the-line, innovative, smart device control. Use your smartphone or ipad to dim your lights to the right level for the right occasion.

If you’d like to learn more about your outdoor lighting options, we offer free consultations with a professional landscape lighting designer. We’ll walk your property and discuss your outdoor lighting needs. Schedule your free consultation online or give us a call at (512) 504-3030 and we will get you scheduled with one of our award winning designers.

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