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Outdoor Lighting for Decks and Patios

If you’ve taken on the exciting project of making your patio or deck into an oasis of comfort and elegance, you’ve no doubt been considering outdoor lighting.  The light design of any home space has a dramatic impact on the feel of a room; it can be the determining factor between a hallway that feels lonely and impersonal and a foyer that glows with invitation.  Outdoor spaces have the daylight luxury of natural sunlight, the surrounding environment, and fresh air.  But after night falls, a home’s patio or deck changes completely.  Suddenly the focus is taken off of the surrounding land or cityscape and turned to the immediate décor. 

It’s during these evening moments that you, your family, and your guests will notice the furniture, the grain of the wood, the tint of the stain, and other details you so painstakingly arranged.  By far the most important aspect of this scenario is the lighting you give them to admire your handiwork. 

If you’re relying on a bug zapper to be efficient, I must prepare you for disappointment.  Florescent lighting is harsher, but better for the environment than halogen bulbs.  However, for the ultimate in beautiful (not to mention earth-friendly) lighting, gas lights are a wonderful option.  There’s just no substitution for the warm, romantic glow of a gas lantern to illuminate a cozy space.  For even more elegance, explore gas lights in copper finishes.  The craftsmanship is superb and copper ages beautifully in outdoor settings, adding a touch of history and nostalgia to your outdoor patio.
Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:42:49