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You have an idea to light up trees and other areas around the outside of your home, but you don’t want fixtures sitting atop the lawn. You know you want illumination, but you don’t want to risk the chances of children knocking them over or having them shorting out due to frequent bad weather in your area. Alternatively, you may want to light a path or walkway many people will traverse throughout the day.
If you connect with any of these scenarios, well lighting might be the best choice for your needs. Otherwise known as “in-ground lighting,” well lighting is a type of up illumination that goes directly into a surface. This article will tell you how to highlight trees, walls and focal points like a pro without any above ground fixtures.
How Well Lighting Works
There is a myriad of outdoor lighting types but almost all of them require some sort of fixture to work. Unfortunately, though, not all situations or spaces are ideal for an exposed fixture, leaving it vulnerable to damage. This is why well lighting could be the perfect solution.
Well lights shine their glow upwards to illuminate trees, architectural elements, columns, walls and delicate focal points. These can create an atmosphere and ambiance with color and subtlety while also being a practical safety measure. You can use it for accent lighting, pathway lighting or simply for the sake of keeping your yard well-lit while children or pets play.
One of the more popular uses is to emphasize a focal point or other special area on a wall. This is great for sculptures, reliefs, freezes or other beautiful pieces of architecture often overlooked during the day. This is so versatile that the only thing limiting your use of in-ground lighting is your own imagination.
Many Styles and Selections
Well lighting fixtures come in waterproof, water-resistant and/or weather-resistant models. Some manufacturers even have ones that are completely submersible. They usually come with a translucent covering, too. This protects the light and fixture from ruination by weather or other physical damage. In the event of a storm, the light will continue to work, providing a tender mood or feeling to walls, trees and other features.
If you are planning to pave a walkway or other pathway around the property, consider installing well lights. They will sit flush against the surface of concrete, which will not only allow people to see where they’re going, but it will also make for a grand yet elegant display.
Hire a Pro for Professional Work
An installation like this should only be left to professionals. If this is something you’re interested in, call and speak with one of our team members at The Perfect Light. They’ll ask the right questions and guide you to the proper steps to make well lighting happen for you. We’ll then schedule an appointment and send one of our project managers to meet with you.
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