If you own a property that you are particularly proud of, you'll want to showcase its beauty all the time. However, when the sun goes down, the beauty of your property can disappear into the darkness. But, it doesn't have to! By investing in an outdoor lighting system, you can bring your property to life at night! When it comes to installing a lighting system on your property, there are a variety of different lighting techniques that you can use, all of which come with their own benefits. Here in Oregon, 5 of the most popular lighting techniques that are used include uplighting, silhouetting, path lighting, shadowing, and moonlighting. Continue reading this blog to learn more about these 5 popular lighting techniques.

1. Uplighting

One of the most commonly used lighting techniques is uplighting. This technique involves placing lights at the base of an object and pointing them upwards. By doing so, you'll be able to light up features you want to bring attention to, causing them to become a focal point of your property. This lighting technique is often used to highlight things like trees, columns, and various types of architectural features.

2. Silhouetting

This lighting technique is a combination of uplighting and shadowing. By placing a light behind an object, you can create a silhouette of it on the wall and produce shadows and shapes that can't normally be seen during the day.

3. Path Lighting

This lighting technique is pretty straight forward and its name tells you everything you need to know about it. Path lighting is designed to illuminate paths and can make them safer to use at night. All you need to do to successfully install path lights on your property is to place them along the path you want to illuminate, at different intervals, so that the lights reach every part of your path. In addition to making it safer to use the paths, this lighting technique can also highlight the beauty of your path, so you can show it off after the sun has set!

4. Shadowing

As its name implies, shadowing is a lighting technique that is used to create a shadow of an object on an adjacent wall. To accomplish this technique, you need to place the lights at the base of whatever object you want to highlight, such as trees, plants, fountains, or anything else, and point the lights slightly upward. You need to make sure that there is a wall behind the object you are illuminating so that its shadow can be cast onto it!

5. Moonlighting

Moonlighting is one of the most popular lighting techniques that is commonly used because it can truly highlight the beauty of certain features. This technique involves placing lights at the top of tall trees or buildings, and pointing them downwards, mimicking a naturally moonlit night - hence its name. Moonlighting not only highlights the beauty of whatever object the lights are shining down on, but it can also illuminate larger spaces, making a great technique to use if you want to illuminate larger portions of your outdoor space for nighttime use.

Adding lighting to your outdoor living space can deter potential trespassers from coming onto your property!

Give us a call today to schedule our outdoor lighting service.

If you're looking for a way to bring your property to life at night, look no further than our outdoor lighting service. When you sign up for this service, we can utilize various lighting techniques to illuminate your property after the sun has set and highlight various features that you're proud of. We offer this service to property owners in Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, OR, and throughout the surrounding areas. Give us a call at (971) 284-2035 to schedule this service today!