Benefits of Exterior Lighting

As homeowners, we put a lot of time and energy into our home. From mowing the lawn and trimming the bushes to sprucing up the exterior and making improvements, these are very visible enhancements – except they all fade into the dark when the sun sets.

Strategically placed outdoor lighting can enhance the nighttime beauty of a home by highlighting its distinct features while increasing security, and transforming your outdoor areas.

There are four primary benefits for people who purchase exterior lighting.

The first benefit is added security.  Lit-up homes turn away potential intruders and are harder to approach unseen.  I’m sure you are familiar with the joke about outrunning a bear with the punch line  “I don’t have to outrun the bear, I just need to outrun YOU!”  You can think of security lighting the same way.  You are trying to make your home less attractive to potential intruders compared to the other homes in your neighborhood.  Not knowing what or who could be hiding in the shadows can be unnerving.  It could also pose a real danger.  So lighting up your property and doing away with some of those dark patches can help secure your home and property.

The second benefit is that additional lighting improves the appearance of the property. The greater the illumination, the better your home looks as you can see more of the property.  It instantly improves your home’s curb appeal.

The third benefit is increased safety for residents and guests who arrive after dark.  Exterior lighting offers safety benefits to people arriving at your home after dark or simply stepping outside at night.  Hard-to -see spots can be walkways that turn sharply, dips in the landscape or areas near the driveway where the edge may not be fully visible.  By highlighting these areas you can help avoid accidents and injuries.

The fourth benefit is that it extends the use of outdoor living spaces.  We have talked about this point a lot in recent blog posts which you can find here and  here.