Outdoor lighting is an often-overlooked design feature available to any home or even commercial building. The lighting outside not only enhances what is outside, but it also adds to the view from inside the home or building. You may not be aware that it is possible to have all kinds of permanent outside lighting that is easily controlled from the inside.

Where to Put It

You can have outdoor lighting in obvious places like along paths or stairs, but the lighting can have more of an impact in less obvious places. The lighting can be available where people sit outside or highlighting something of special interest like an outdoor kitchen or fireplace. Lighting can be aimed up at specimen tree or in the branches, and it can even sculpt the shapes of different plantings.

What Can the Lighting Consist of?

What is really interesting is the lighting can be different colours, it can blink, and it can even appear to “run”. That’s the beauty of a permanent professional lighting installation. The lights are always there for when you want them. You can modify colours with the seasons or holidays. There is a tremendous flexibility available when you install professional outdoor lighting. The lighting does not have to be just on your eaves or roof like Christmas lights.

Permanent outdoor lighting is beautiful, elegant, and flexible. It is available whenever you want to turn it on with the flick of a switch. Everything is controlled indoors. This kind of lighting can highlight hardscape or softscape, and we highly recommend that you consider it to add something special to your patio and outdoor living spaces.

If you are interested in permanent exterior lights, give Northern Lights a call on the Lower Mainland at (604) 357-4781. This is our area of expertise, and we are an Authorized Dealer for Gemstone Lights.