Shedding Light on the Moonlight Effect

Have you ever wanted to create a magical outdoor atmosphere? Do you have some large trees on your property?  If so, it’s time to learn more about the moonlight effect. It can dramatically enhance your outdoor space and make it a truly inviting place for friends and family. Here’s what you need to know about this exciting lighting option.

What is the Moonlight Effect?

The moonlight effect is an outdoor lighting option miming natural moonlight, creating a soft, ambient glow in your outdoor space.   Using down lights from the tops of your trees, the light filters down through the branches and leaves creating an indirect way to light an area.

This effect can be used anywhere on your property where you have trees or structures! It is a great way to light up a driveway, parking area, seating areas and the whole yard.

Moonlighting your landscape involves lights carefully placed very high in trees or structures about your property that are similar to the silvery glow of moonlight. This technique is less commonly used because it requires more effort and skill to pull it off successfully. The effort is well worth it because homeowners quickly fall in love with the results.

The magical moonlighting effect is created by placing multiple fixtures 10 feet higher than anyone is willing to climb and angling those fixtures in a way that shines down through the branches and leaves below creating a moving, flowing piece of shadow and light art below. Done correctly, it feels like a bright full moon shining through the leaves above leaving a dappled moonlight on the ground.

If you’re looking for an easy way to add some sparkle and mystique to your backyard or patio, consider using downlighting to create the moonlight effect! You can turn any outdoor area into a magical paradise that will be sure to impress guests!