It’s finally warm outside – it’s high time for a party! Not just any party though – one that lasts all day and all night. Everyone loves a summer bash, and if you are planning a fun event like this, there’s one thing for sure – you need the right landscape lighting. Some tips to help you get the best lighting for your needs can be found here.

Different Lighting Types for the Exterior of Your Home

You need to consider the type of lighting that works best for your outdoor space. The good news is, a professional can help with this, if necessary. However, some of the options and varieties for you to consider can be found here.

• Uplighting: This is a great way to highlight the landscaping and architectural features from up above.
• Wall lighting: Offers a subtler way to illuminate a smaller area close to your house with an elegant, classic look.
• Highlighting: With this option, you can add lighting that helps to illuminate upward from the ground to draw attention to your landscape, as well as other features.
• Incognito: Choose lighting that blends in, such as lights that look like rocks until they are illuminated.

Once you have the chosen the type of lighting you want for the space, it’s time to consider the unique types of fixtures you can install outside your home.

Pendant Lighting for Barbecue Ambiance

Do you want outdoor lighting that’s not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing? If so, then outdoor pendant lights can help to showcase your personality and style. Also, pendants are extremely easy to install. If you need a quick fix, you can make your own DIY pendants; however, if you are serious about a long-lasting solution, then working with a professional company is the best course of action.

They can help ensure you get the right pendant lighting for your space, that it’s weather/waterproof and that it will last for years to come.

The best places to use pendant lighting includes over seating and eating areas on your porches, patios, and decks or in backyard gazebos and cabanas.

Use Outdoor Post Mounts to Light Up Your Paths and Walkways

You can create unique lighting to your backyard using paper bag lanterns, Tiki torches or mason jar lights. However, for a more permanent and safer solution choose outdoor post mount lighting. You can find post mounts in a wide array of options and styles, and these are usually paired with wall sconces. This will help provide your summer party with something a bit “extra” and ensure your guest’s safety.

Try installing these lights at the outer edges of your pool or deck. You can also put them along pathways and in front of and at the sides of your home.

When it comes to choosing the right type of lighting for your outdoor space, it’s often a good idea to work with the professionals. Our team at The IDL Company can create a custom landscape lighting design to ensure your summer parties have the best illumination possible.