Putting a premium on outdoor lighting can enhance the look of your house exterior. When planned and executed thoughtfully, lights can contribute to home security and safety by brightening up your yard at night.
Today, Twin Cities Siding and Roofing shares five dramatic outdoor lighting ideas to add flair to your siding:
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Hang Fairy or Festoon Lights
The use of string lights introduces whimsy to an ordinary outdoor space. Brilliant garlands of fairy or festoon lights liven up dark areas without excessive brightness that could annoy next-door neighbors. Available in electric and solar-powered varieties, these lighting solutions are perfect for patios and decks.
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Make Objects Glow
Glowing objects make wonderful garden accents. They offer proper illumination and command attention. These radiant features can help make the color and texture of your siding panels visible in total darkness.
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Use Candle Lanterns
Speaking of glowing objects, DIY candle lanterns are great ideas. Hanging candle-filled recycled bottles or jars with chains over a table can turn your characterless backyard into a social center.
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Illuminate Steps, Pathways and Driveways
Twin Cities Siding and Roofing recommends functional lighting for wayfinding to guide you as you wander around your finished outdoor space after the sun sets. When used to define the driveway, such lights can boost your curb appeal.
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Highlight Natural Features
Experienced siding repair and replacement specialists would suggest using lights to emphasize shrubs, trees and other natural features. Such an outdoor lighting strategy can create interesting shadows and underscore usually overlooked areas.
Light affects color perception, so put a lot of thought into your outdoor lighting design to make your house exterior enchanting from dusk to dawn.
Call Twin Cities Siding and Roofing at 651-571-9557 now to schedule your FREE in-home estimate and to plan your siding project. We serve homeowners in the Twin Cities and the surrounding areas.
