Flood Lighting for your Home without the Spotlight Feeling

There is a fine line between creating functional security lighting without it feeling like a spotlight when it comes to floodlighting. Many people immediately think of the motion-activated lights that turn on when there is activity when they hear the term "floodlight." To deter trespassers, these motion lights "spread" the area below with intense light.

The following three methods will "floodlight" your house without producing the lighting effect:

Light the Architecture

More often than not, when a householder asks for floodlighting for their house, it's to increase property protection. The conventional "spotlight" form of floodlighting is not necessary to add in order to create protection through light. Although it is a fundamental component of outdoor illumination, flooding has many different applications.

Floodlighting is frequently used to highlight the home's architecture as part of a landscape lighting plan. The lights are positioned low in the field and pointed upward at the house. By doing this, you'll produce a wash of light that will emphasize the stunning features of your building. By lighting up the house, it not only increases protection but also makes visitors feel at home.

Lighting the Scene

The first things that spring to mind when considering floodlighting are not typically trees and shrubbery. It goes without saying that lighting the landscape requires a different approach than lighting the building, but doing so is essential to achieving harmony and aesthetic appeal in your home's exterior lighting.

We typically use lateral wash light fixtures to floodlight homes, while bullet fixtures, which have a narrower light distribution, are used for illuminating plants. In this manner, we are able to focus the light so that it illuminates the space while avoiding the glaring, spotlight effect that comes to mind when we hear the term "floodlight."

Equilibrate the Sun

Incorporating layers of light to maintain a gentle equilibrium is crucial when using any kind of "flood" lighting. We achieve this arrangement and equilibrium with the light by lighting both the house and the surrounding area. Another way to achieve that equilibrium and make your house safe and inviting for you and your visitors is to add path lights to the pathways and walkways.

When it comes to your outdoor lighting, adding light to all the various components of your home rather than just one spotlight or soffit light creates an entirely different effect that gives your home a feeling of unity and safety.

Do you require floodlighting?

Request a consultation here if you're searching for security illumination for your house but aren't sure where to begin. Let our designers build a space that not only serves your needs but also brings out the attractiveness of your house even at night.

At Landscape Lighting Pro, we are truly passionate about perfecting the craft of exterior lighting. We specialize in creating tastefully unique outdoor lighting systems. Our award-winning team of designers and craftsmen has been working for over 15 years to improve exterior lighting for residences and companies along the Wasatch Front and beyond.