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Lightscape for beauty, safety
Outdoor landscape lighting
fixtures that are decorative enhance
gardens as well as accent focal
points with light. Bell- and flower
shaped fixtures are available in
such finishes as gold, bronze,
silver, black, verdi and other
greens. These types of low-level,
spread lighting fixtures can be
placed along pathways or a
driveway, or be positioned close to
steps and obstacles people need to
avoid for safety. Positioned so, they
serve a dual purpose as they accent
leaves and flower beds and call
attention to their beauty.
There is a magic in landscape
lighting that can turn a dark,
foreboding area hidden by the night
into a place of warmth and beauty.
A garden, otherwise hidden in
darkness after sunset, becomes a
beautiful oasis of colour and drama.
A lighted pathway bids a special
welcome to family and friends and
increases the value of your home.
Cross lighting
A single light source placed in
front of a statue may be flat and
boring. Borrowing a trick from the
theatre and placing two light
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The classic design and clean styling of French doors gives
a light, airy look to any room of the home.
fixtures, one on either side aimed to
cross their beams at the statue,
creates depth and visual interest.
Deck lighting
Decks can be softly lighted to
provide an outdoor space for
intimate dining and entertaining in
pleasant weather. Choose fixtures
that blend with your house and
your landscape lights.
Lantern-style fixtures with
decorative flame-style light bulbs
are suitable for traditional homes.
Fixtures with glass globes or cubes
in either clear or amber patterns are
appropriate for contemporary
homes. Clear glass light bulbs can
be effective in this style fixture.
Deck rail converters with center
holes drilled for mounting are
available. Consider matching wall
fixtures for a co-ordinated effect.
Mount them on the outside wall on
one or both sides of the deck
entrance.
Lighting for all season
Shrubbery and trees are beautiful
when illuminated in spring and
summer during the growing season,
but the outline of the branches in
late fall and winter, with uplighting
or backlighting, is dramatic. The
skeleton-like shapes and bark
textures provide vivid contrasts in
the brisk wind of fall and the snow
of winter.
Remember, in any landscape
lighting situation, try to create a
focal point, an area of visual
interest, by drawing attention to a
specific tree or planting area with
intense, but not glaring, light.
Security lighting
For security lighting, low levels
of evenly spread light are very
effective. Don't forget to illuminate
all entrances as well as walls with
easy access windows. Ample
lighting over the garage will
enhance security, particularly when
other lights are not on. And,
installation of automatic controls,
timers or photo cells, creates the
impression that someone is at home
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French doors give airy look
The classic design and clean
styling of French doors give a light,
airy look to any room in your
home.
Today's French doors are
especially popular now. Styles
include glass panes divided with
wood or brass strips, engraved
etched glass, or a single glass pane.
Whatever style you choose, the
full-length transparent panels let
more light flow in - the room
seems more open, even when doors
are closed to control noise. French
doors also are the perfect way to
divide two rooms and make both
appear larger.
You'll find French doors at your
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styles are now available prehung,
complete with door jambs, hinges
and hardware.
For a fresher, brighter look for
your home, French doors provide a
quick, affordable answer that's right
in style. French doors also are
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