Incorporating landscape lighting is becoming a popular design trend among homeowners, but the benefits extend beyond aesthetics. Have you ever tried to navigate your backyard in the dark and tripped over a foreign object? Lighting around your home and landscaping can keep you safe and secure, without drastically changing the look of or the existing landscaping around the home. Pathway lighting is a complex process that should be handled by a design-focused installer. 

Switch Outdoor Lighting offers lighting that improves safety and aesthetics all at once. Our Knoxville company specializes in elegant landscape lighting for a variety of homes. Let’s look at how professional lighting experts can combine safety and style when installing pathway lighting. 

Guided Navigation

One of the biggest reasons for installing pathway lighting is to ensure you and your guests know exactly where to walk. Installing lights every few inches or using LED strip lights will keep the walkway and any trip hazards illuminated, no matter the time of day. It can also enhance the look of your path, making it more regal, magical, or industrial. Especially if you have a walkway to other entrances of the home or want to use the backyard as an entertainment space, pathway lights are essential.

Reducing Trips, Slips, and Falls

Improving visibility around all areas of the home will ensure that those living there, delivery drivers, or guests avoid hazards on the walkway. Debris, snow, animal droppings, tree roots, or furniture legs can be difficult to see in the early morning or evening light. Adding different types of lighting on the exterior of the home and along pathways will lower the risk of falls by up to 60%. Adding lighting on the home’s exterior and along the ground will boost safety without damaging the current curb appeal.

Highlight Landscaping Elements

Strategically placed lighting can both illuminate a path while also enhancing other elements such as trees, statues, pillars, or bushes. Using proper lighting can showcase these features to guests or those passing by. Directional lighting in the right tone or color can make the space feel regal and increase your home’s perceived value. Even though spotlights may not seem like pathway lighting, they can provide better visibility of large objects that could cause hazards. Large trees or structures can cause shadows across a path or yard, so putting spotlights on these areas will lower the risk of falls and injuries.

Layer Different Lighting Options

Using one type of lighting really limits your options and the aesthetics of a residential space. Because professional lighting comes in a variety of styles, colors, and brightness, you would be missing out on style if you stuck to one style. Strip lights, spotlights, step lighting, and uplighting can be used in combination. Hiring a professional team will keep the space looking fresh and modern. No matter what you want to use your backyard for, incorporating lighting will allow it to be used all year long.

How Many Lights Are Needed For A Pathway

Depending on the width and length of your pathway, the amount of light you need will vary. A good rule of thumb to follow is to place lights every 6 to 8 feet. Working with a professional team takes this stress off your plate, as they will evaluate where lighting is needed to make the path completely clear. Winding paths may need lights placed more strategically to cover hidden areas or sharp corners. For homeowners who are unsure about how to properly light a path around their home, hiring a professional will ensure there are no blind spots or severe hazards.

Energy-Efficient Lighting From Our Professionals

Switch Outdoor Lighting provides holiday magic and enhanced safety with multiple lighting options. Our team provides options that highlight the beauty, safety, and value of any home, no matter the size or style. We are the go-to experts for Christmas lights, permanent lighting, and landscape lighting in the Knoxville area. Properly placed lighting improves safety and makes the property shine year-round. When you want a reliable outdoor lighting solution, working with our local company can provide you with lights that meet your unique needs. Reach out to us to get a quote and schedule your lighting project today!