Your garden is a work of art that shouldn’t disappear when the sun goes down. At Desert Exterior Lighting, we believe the true potential of your landscaping can be fully unlocked through thoughtful and artistic outdoor lighting design.

Understanding Light Layers

The foundation of excellent landscape lighting involves understanding the concept of light layers: ambient, task, and accent lighting. Ambient lighting provides a gentle glow that illuminates larger areas without harsh shadows. Task lighting is practical and essential for visibility along paths, driveways, and outdoor seating areas. Accent lighting, the most dramatic of the three, is designed to highlight unique features within your landscape, such as fountains, statues, or distinctive plants.

Highlighting Focal Points

Choosing which areas of your garden to emphasize can greatly enhance its beauty. Spotlighting a unique tree or shrub can turn it into a stunning nighttime centerpiece. Water features become particularly mesmerizing when illuminated from below, creating reflections that add depth and texture to your nighttime landscape.

Pathway and Deck Lighting

Illuminating pathways and decks ensures both safety and visual appeal. Pathway lighting not only prevents accidents but guides visitors through your landscape in an inviting and attractive manner. Deck lighting transforms outdoor living spaces, making them cozy and welcoming long after sunset.

Seasonal Considerations

Your garden evolves throughout the year, and so should your landscape lighting. During spring and summer, soft lights enhance blooming flowers and lush greenery. As fall and winter approach, adjusting your lighting setup to highlight seasonal features such as colorful foliage or architectural plants can keep your garden beautiful year-round.

Landscape lighting designed by Desert Exterior Lighting extends the enjoyment and beauty of your garden well into the evening hours, creating an enchanting outdoor space for relaxation and entertaining.