Table of contents
- Benefits of Backyard LED Lighting
- Choosing the Right LED Fixtures for Your Austin and San Antonio Outdoor Space
- Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings with Outdoor LED Lighting
- How LED Lighting Enhances Outdoor Security
- Creative Backyard LED Lighting Ideas for Ambiance
- Maintaining Your Backyard LED Lighting System
- Why Hire a Professional for Backyard LED Lighting Installation in Austin and San Antonio
Backyard LED lighting can showcase your Austin or San Antonio space in a stunning and energy-efficient way. There are many ways LED lighting can be used in the backyard of your home. Here, Enhanced Outdoor Lighting provides tips on ways outdoor lighting can benefit your backyard.
Benefits of Backyard LED Lighting
Backyard LED lighting offers many benefits for your backyard, both due to the LED lighting and the light it provides. The following are some benefits of backyard LED lighting.
Energy Efficient
LED lighting offers greater energy efficiency than conventional lighting.
Environmentally Friendly
LED lighting uses less energy, making it better for the environment.
Attracts Fewer Insects
LED lighting attracts fewer insects than conventional lighting. This can make outdoor gatherings more enjoyable.
Long Lasting
LED light bulbs last longer than conventional lighting, helping you save money on replacement bulbs.
Less Hot than Conventional Bulbs
LED lighting gets less hot than conventional lighting, helping protect people and animals that may accidentally brush against it.
Money Saving
Because of LED lighting’s increased energy efficiency, it allows you to save money on your energy bill. While LED lights initially cost more than conventional lights, they may pay for themselves over time.
Durable
While not invincible, LED lights tend to be durable and perform well in cold temperatures.
Helps You Find Your Way Easier
LED lights can illuminate paths, helping residents and guests find their way while illuminating potential tripping hazards.
Adds Beauty
Beautiful parts of your backyard, such as statues, gardens, and more, are hidden at night. That is, unless they are illuminated. Outdoor LED lights can highlight the beauty of your yard at night by helping plants and objects stand out against the darkness.
Can Enhance Security if Utilized Correctly
Outdoor security lighting can enhance your property’s security if used correctly, especially when paired with a security system. Timed lights can be used to create the illusion that someone is home and motion-activated lights can take an intruder by surprise while also revealing their location.
Choosing the Right LED Fixtures for Your Austin and San Antonio Outdoor Space
The right outdoor LED fixture depends on what you want to achieve in your Austin or San Antonio space. The following list covers some common outdoor LED lighting fixtures and how they can enhance your property. An outdoor lighting professional can help you select the best fixture for your space and needs.
Step Lights
Step lights enhance safety by increasing the visibility of steps while helping create a more welcoming environment. They can be mounted on the face of steps or on a wall beside them.
Garden Lights
Garden lights are an excellent way to celebrate the hard work you’ve put into your garden. These lights can showcase the color and beauty of your plants.
Wall Mounted Lights
Wall mounted lights can showcase the wall’s texture and material while helping illuminate areas of your backyard, such as backdoors and patios.
Pathway Lights
Pathway lights can benefit your landscape in several ways. They can guide residents and guests and prevent them from stepping off paths and potentially damaging grass or plants.
Spotlights
Spotlights can function as accent lighting and highlight specific trees, foliage, or sculptures.
Flood Lights
Flood lights, like spotlights, can also serve as accent lighting by illuminating certain features or areas; however, they illuminate a larger area than spotlights.
Fence and Post Lights
Fence and post lighting can highlight the unique design of your fence while making the outer boundaries of your property appear less foreboding.
Patio Lighting
Your patio or deck is an excellent place to relax and spend time with friends. Patio lighting enables you to relax on patios or decks after dark. Our design professionals can showcase the architecture of your patio while creating functional lighting that allows you to enjoy your outdoor space.
Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings with Outdoor LED Lighting
The energy efficiency of outdoor LED lighting can save you money on energy bills. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that LED lights are the most efficient type.
As LED lights last longer than conventional lighting, you can save money by not having to replace lights as often. LED lights often last four to six years. Please note, however, that this number may vary.
How LED Lighting Enhances Outdoor Security
Outdoor LED lighting can enhance security when used correctly. Motion-activated outdoor lighting can catch trespassers by surprise while enabling you to see them. As with indoor lighting, outdoor lighting can be placed on a timer to help create the illusion that someone is home, even when they’re not.
Ideally, outdoor security lighting should be paired with security systems.
Creative Backyard LED Lighting Ideas for Ambiance
Outdoor LED lights can help create ambiance in your backyard. The following are a few ideas for adding ambiance to your backyard through outdoor lighting.
Festoon and String Lights
The gentle glow of evenly spaced string and festoon lights create a relaxing atmosphere and a touch of luxury.
Dimmable Mood Lighting
Dimmable mood lighting allows you to create a more relaxed tone by reducing the light’s intensity.
Illuminate Landscape Features
Spotlights directed at trees, shrubs, or bushes can highlight them and create gorgeous shadows.
Make a Focal Point
Correctly positioning outdoor lighting fixtures makes a focal point that can liven up a space.
Exterior Wall Lights
Exterior wall lights can make a home appear more welcoming with the added benefit of helping people find their way.
Pathlighting
Pathlighting isn’t just practical; it can help create a welcoming atmosphere. You can choose in-ground, flush, or more conventional path lighting fixtures.
Illuminating Water Features
Water features can be a relaxing part of your yard. Illuminating them at night can add a calming visual. Fountain lighting and floating globe fixtures can create a calming effect by highlighting water ripples.
Maintaining Your Backyard LED Lighting System
Outdoor lighting should be maintained professionally two times a year. However, there is some outdoor lighting maintenance you may be able to do yourself between those times.
Clean Fixtures and Lenses
Over time, fixtures and lenses can get dirty, reducing their effectiveness and possibly causing corrosion. Periodic cleaning of light fixture lenses can help keep them working as they should.
You can clean light fixtures and lenses by following these steps.
- Shut off the power to the light.
- Use a dry and soft cloth to wipe away grime, dirt, and other debris from the lenses and fixtures.
- To deal with exceptionally dirty lights, clean them using a sponge or cloth that has been dampened with a mild soap, such as dish detergent.
- Avoid using ammonia or other harsh chemicals, which can damage metal finishes.
- Be sure the fixture is completely dry to protect against electrical shock and socket water damage.
- Once the fixture is back on, return power to it and turn it back on to test if it works.
Trim Vegetation Around Lights
Outdoor lighting fixtures can be blocked by bushes, branches, and other vegetation types. This can reduce the effectiveness of lights. If you are able to, trim the vegetation around outdoor light fixtures to keep them from becoming blocked.
Routinely Check Wires
Inspect wires and all electrical contact points from the socket to the fuse box. Look for loose fixtures, worn or frayed wires, and weak connections.
Check for Burnt-Out Bulbs
Look for burnt-out lights, as they prevent your lights from doing their job. Please get a professional to help if you don’t know how to safely change them.
Why Hire a Professional for Backyard LED Lighting Installation in Austin and San Antonio
Professional outdoor lighting installation offers many benefits. Your outdoor LED lighting system needs to be precisely adjusted for it to perform its best. When we install outdoor lighting, we’ll return to your property in the evening to make further adjustments.
Given the dangers of working with electricity, it is a smart idea to leave outdoor lighting installation to professionals. We have the knowledge to set up your outdoor lighting safely.
Contact Enhanced Outdoor Lighting & Design for a free quote on your LED lighting design and installation today!