What’s the first thing you think about when it comes to home improvement? A kitchen or bathroom renovation? New flooring? Although you might not be thinking about your outdoor lights, investing in landscape lighting can have a significant impact on the look, functionality, and value of your home. Keep reading to find out more about what a customized, high-quality outdoor lighting system can do for you. 

Elevate the Look of Your Home

You love your house. So putting it in the best light possible just makes sense. A simple change like adding uplighting can highlight beautiful, natural features of your home, like the façade or intricate brick or stonework. Maybe you have a water feature in your yard, or some beautiful trees or plants. Landscape lighting can focus attention on these areas as well as add depth by creating interesting textures and shadows that will immediately increase the elegance of your outdoor spaces. Added curb appeal makes a great first impression on visitors and also increases your home’s value.

Extend the Life of Your Outdoor Living Areas

If you have outdoor living areas like a pool, outdoor kitchen, backyard, or patio, you want to be able to use them even after the sun goes down. Adding landscape lighting allows you and your family to enjoy time outside all year round, day and night. Go for a night-time swim without having to worry about slips and accidents getting in and out of the pool. Plan an evening BBQ with friends, and create a welcoming atmosphere with a lighted seating area that encourages conversation. Hang out on the patio with your family, talking long into the night with overhead lights keeping everything cozy and intimate.

Increase Safety and Security

No one likes fumbling around in the dark trying to get your key in your front door. Or tripping on the stairs because you can’t see where you’re going. Certain areas of your property need to be well-lit to help visitors safely navigate at night but also to discourage any potential criminal activity. When you want to increase safety and security, think about adding lights to:

• Front door and windows
• Walkways, steps, and stairs
• Pool area
• Driveway and garage
• Other entrances and exits
• Outer perimeter of your property and fence line

It can be helpful to walk your property at night (with a flashlight!) or stand across the street and look it over to assess where any unwanted dark spots might be.

Let Dallas Lightscapes Transform Your Property

For over 30 years, the lighting professionals at Dallas Lightscapes have been working with customers to bring their visions to life, making every house a home. It’s easy to set up a free, no-obligation consultation. Our team will walk your property with you, listening to your ideas and needs, and then provide you with a personalized plan that’s unique to your home. Installation is quick and non-invasive. We make maintenance easy too. No property is too big or too small. Give us a call. We can’t wait to work with you!