Dress Up Your Fountain With Accent Lights

It’s no secret that a water fountain adds to a high-end look of your outdoor space. The water glimmers in the sunlight making a grand statement.  However, does your fountain get lost once the sun sets?  You can keep it a focal point after dark with the right outdoor lighting.

Many outdoor fountains that have light often have them placed in the water. This creates a shadowing effect and makes the water fountain lights more visually appealing.  Many homeowners also add a bit of color to the water through the use of LED colored bulbs. These bulbs come in many different colors and can enhance the spectacle of your fountain.

Take a look at the space surrounding your water feature. There could be a unique way that can add drama to your fountain using your surroundings.  For example, you can use down lighting from a tree to give your fountain a spotlighted look.  Another technique would involve using multiple lights to create depth.

Things to watch for when setting up Fountain Lighting

It is not easy to correctly place and position underwater lighting correctly in the fountain.  Often if lights are not set in the correct place, the focus of the lighting can be on cords, wires, or the hardware of the outdoor fountain. High-quality fixtures are of the utmost importance. Your water feature lights need to be made specifically for use in a fountain or water feature. That means all the connections, wires, and other components must be properly sealed and watertight.

With the right outdoor lighting for your fountain or water feature, you can create a beautiful focal point in your yard.  If you are thinking about installing outdoor fountain lighting give us a call.  We would be happy to help you illuminate your water feature.