Professional installations of landscape lighting systems have been on the rise in New Jersey and across the country, and it’s no wonder: There aren’t many home improvements you can make that can provide so many benefits and add such a dramatic impact to the way your home looks and feels. If you’ve been thinking about adding landscape lighting to your property, here are six top reasons why professionally installed landscape lighting systems can be a great investment for your home:
- It improves the appearance of your home. Adding landscape lighting is a relatively simple way to immediately improve the way your home looks by helping your home look inviting and more exclusive. Few enhancements say “welcome to my home” in quite the same way as professionally installed landscape lighting.
- It improves your home’s security. According to the home security experts at alarm company ADT, by focusing light on the areas around your home’s entrances, you can significantly reduce the chances of an intruder attempting to break into or vandalize your home.
- It adds to your home’s curb appeal and value. Outdoor lighting can pay back big time when it comes time to sell your home or even refinance, yielding a 50 percent return and more in some markets.
- It helps reduce slip-and-fall accidents. The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) notes that “case after case” of both minor and serious property injuries, inadequate and poorly designed lighting have been to blame. Having inadequate landscape lighting can also play a major role if someone sues you as a result of a fall, with many courts awarding substantial monetary damages to those injured on properties that aren’t properly lit.
- It extends the time you can enjoy your outdoor spaces. In addition to making your home more secure and more beautiful, properly designed landscape lighting can light up decks, pools and other outdoor entertaining areas so you and your family and friends can enjoy your yard well into the evening.
- It complements your home’s architecture and landscaping. A well-placed spot or ambient lighting can provide a dramatic focus on a specimen planting or unique architectural detail, adding drama and style to all types of homes and properties.
Of course, to get the most benefits from outdoor lighting, you need to do more than just slip a few solar-powered stake lights from a home improvement store around your yard. The kind of outdoor lighting that provides all these benefits – and more – is professionally installed by experts who understand the proper placement of lights and the best way to maximize the value of your landscape lighting system. According to a report from ASLA, “outdoor lighting must be properly designed to illuminate both high and low traffic areas where hazards may exist.”
At Corbin Electric, we have significant experience installing landscape lighting systems for homeowners throughout New Jersey, using the most advanced lighting technology to achieve custom effects while still helping yous ave money on your electric bill. If you’ve been considering landscape lighting for your home, we can help. Give us a call today at (732) 410-7695 to learn more.