solar yard accent lighting

solar yard accent lighting

Outdoor lighting, also known as landscape lighting, has known an unexpected boost in the last ten years. This is no longer solely the burden if the local administrations and city halls. Domestic users do approach outdoor lighting and enhance the vista of the domestic residences with various light sources. And no, we don’t mean solely Christmas lights!

Outdoor lighting is not only used to create and deliver an emotional aura around a home, or in a private garden, but also for safety and orientation purposes. Customers choose their lighting sources carefully and place them in strategic places to insure safety and to provide for an aesthetic landscape lighting scenario. The light sources for outdoor use should not be too bright, yet bright enough to provide enough light along walkways and prevent trespassing. Bright lights need higher levels of electricity, therefore consume more and increase energy costs. Solar garden lamps are there to solve such difficulties. However, the problem with such lamps is that most of them are of inferior quality or the solar batteries are not strong enough to last the whole night, especially not in winter when they don’t even charge enough.

There are some outdoor lighting techniques that might help you create the optimal effects using traditional energy sources.

Spot lighting may be used to highlight statues or central architectural elements. As spots emanate pretty powerful light beams, you should always try to position them higher than the human eyes or in places where people don’t usually walk or look directly.

Another method to highlight interesting shapes is called in lighting design terms “shadowing”. This is achieved by placing a light spot directly in front of the element you want to create an interesting effect for and point the light towards a vertical surface, to form a shadow.

Wherever you have stairs you might want to employ a technique called step lighting. For this purpose LED fixtures powered by solar cells are ideal, as you don’t need too much light on each step, but you need a “contour”, a light accent or a light path.

Walkway lighting is pretty important to define landscape pathways and add safety. Solar garden lamps are pretty convenient for this purpose too, but if you prefer having your path lights on for a longer time, you could opt for traditional lamps. Although they consume more electricity and increase energy costs, they are brighter and provide for more safety.

If you have a residence with exclusive architectural traits, you might want to accentuate its beauty with uplighters. The technique is not new and it’s already used to enhance many corporate and official buildings.

Underwater illumination is great for artesian fountains, pools and ponds, but underwater lights are generally expensive and difficult to install.

No matter what you choose, just remember that each light should be used carefully to enhance the natural beauty of the scenery and not to add undesired glance and glare. Just stay away from too much if you don’t want to fall in the kitsch trap!

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Solar Bud by Luceplan $171 The Solar Bud, by Luceplan, designed by Ross Lovegrove in 1998, accompanies your footsteps in the dark by illuminating every step. Decorate areas that are difficult to see, such as a door entrance, pool area, or walk way. Solar powered batteries recharge themselves by the sun in five hours and provide up to fifteen hours of light! Founded in 1978 by three Milanese architects, Luceplan's strategy is grounded in design, respect for the environment and quality. The Solar Bud by Luceplan is available with a Transparent diffuser and Aluminum finish. The Solar Bud by Luceplan provides diffused lighting. It utilizes three LED's with a Solar-Rechargeable battery (not included). UL Listed. Shipping: This item usually ships within two business days. Expedited shipping may be available for an additional fee. Please call for more information. Dimensions: Overall Height 15 in. Diffuser: Diameter 6 in.

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Ledra Ice Round Accent Light by Bruck Lighting $236 Create intriguing atmosphere in the bathroom or bar area with the Bruck Lighting Ledra Ice Round Accent Light. Its satin acrylic glass shade provides a bright glow of diffused LED light, energizing spaces with hip appeal. Choose from several LED colors to add accent illumination to the kitchen or powder room. Fixture appears as White Frosted when off. Bruck Lighting Systems, founded in Germany in 1968, combines technologically-advanced lighting designs with innovative energy efficient light sources. The expansive lighting collection from Bruck ranges from flexible LED track lighting to hand-blown glass pendants to sleek display lighting. The Bruck Lighting Ledra Ice Round Accent Light is available with the following: Details:Round satin acrylic glass shadeMatte Chrome finishUL Listed for damp locationsEnergy EfficientOptions:Shade: Amber, Blue, Red, or White.Housing:Requires 1 3/8" hole cut-out for housingLighting: One 2 Watt 120 Volt LED lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1 - 2 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Diameter 3.1 In., Depth .375 In. Housing: Depth .875 In.

Ledra Ice Square Accent Light by Bruck Lighting $236 Sometimes it's good to be square. The Bruck Lighting Ledra Ice Square Accent Light glows with potential, its satin acrylic glass shade adding a diffused accent to steps, backsplashes and powder rooms. LED lamping means brighter, longer-lasting light, and its frameless design suits any architecture. Choose from several colors, or mix and match for a more playful atmosphere. Bruck Lighting Systems, founded in Germany in 1968, combines technologically-advanced lighting designs with innovative energy efficient light sources. The expansive lighting collection from Bruck ranges from flexible LED track lighting to hand-blown glass pendants to sleek display lighting. The Bruck Lighting Ledra Ice Square Accent Light is available with the following: Details:Square satin acrylic glass shadeMatte Chrome finishUL Listed for damp locations Energy EfficientOptions:Shade: Amber, Blue, Red, or White.Lighting: One 2 Watt 120 Volt LED lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1 - 2 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Depth .375 In., Height 3.1 In., Width 3.1 In.

Mini Max Accent Spotlight by Access Lighting $68.4 A handy spot of light to have around. The Access Lighting Mini Max Accent Spotlight isn't so much concerned with avoiding being seen--rather, it shines in its somewhat beefy and extremely durable form and performs its duty with boldness. Features an on/off switch on the fixture itself and swivels as needed. Access Lighting, a California Company, provides practical, beautiful, and affordable time-tested classics and energy efficient lighting. Exclusive designs in contemporary and traditional styles for indoors and outdoors are gathered from around the world. The Access Lighting Mini Max Accent Spotlight is available with the following: Details:Glass lensMetal baseAdjustable headPlug-in transformerOn/off switch on fixtureETL Listed Options:Finish: Black, Satin, or White.Lighting: One 35 Watt 12 Volt Low-voltage Type MR-16 Halogen lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 2 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 4 In., Length 4.25 In.

Micro Accent - MR11 Accent Light by Kichler $69 The Kichler Lighting Micro Accent - MR11 Accent Light is great way to throw direct light up and down narrow spaces to spotlight, crosslight or graze the exterior of your home. Features a die-cast aluminum lens and construction. Comes in two finish styles to best enhance the home. Since 1938, Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting has created exceptional lighting in a variety of styles, finishes, colors and designs. With a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor lighting in classic and contemporary styles, Kichler Lighting always focuses on making home lighting that is both beautiful and functional. The Kichler Lighting Micro Accent - MR11 Accent Light is available with the following: Details: Die-cast aluminum lensDie-cast aluminum constructionHeat-resistant glassPorcelain socketCable connector36" wire8" In-ground stakeUL ListedOptions: Finish: Beach (shown), or Textured Architectural Bronze.Lighting: One 35 Watt 12 Volt Bi-Pin Low-voltage Type MR11 Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 3-5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 3 In., Width 5 In. Diffuser: Height 1.87 In.

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Neverland Accent Lamp by Metropolitan $179.91 The Metropolitan Neverland Accent Lamp brings in a novel concept to your interiors by providing them with dual lighting that depicts a refined translucent setup. The Neverland Accent Lamp features Frosted glass shades and Chrome finish. Metropolitan Lighting, part of Minka Group, manufactures old world inspired, intricately detailed lighting in transitional and traditional styles as well as modern and contemporary designs. The Metropolitan Neverland Accent Lamp is available with the following: Included Features:Frosted glass shades.Chrome finish.Hand dimmer switch.Walt Disney Signature.Lighting: Two 60 Watt 120 Volt Type G9 Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 48 hours. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 27 In., Width 14.25 In., Depth 9 In.

75-Watt Halogen Bi-Pin Outdoor Accent Light by Kichler Lighting $104 The Kichler Lighting Accent 75-Watt Halogen Bi-Pin Outdoor Accent Light offers the clarity of halogen light in a large size (4.5" diameter) that allows for a wide spread of bright up or downlight. The fixture is made out of durable die-cast aluminum and offered in two finishes to add an attractive aspect to functional landscape lighting. Since 1938, Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting has created exceptional lighting in a variety of styles, finishes, colors and designs. With a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor lighting in classic and contemporary styles, Kichler Lighting always focuses on making home lighting that is both beautiful and functional. The Kichler Lighting 75-Watt Halogen Bi-Pin Accent Light is available with the following: Details:Heat-resistant, fully-sealed flat glassDie-cast aluminum constructionHigh-temperature porcelain socket8" in-ground stake38" lead wireCable connector includedLow-voltageUL Listed for wet locationsOptions:Finish: Bronzed Brass, or Textured Architectural Bronze.Lighting: One 75 Watt 12 Volt Bi-Pin Low-voltage Halogen lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 3-5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 6.25 In., Diameter 4.62 In. Diffuser: Diameter 4.5 In.

Mini Accent Light by Kichler $56 Draw attention to a color spot in the garden or simply add ambiance to the landscape. Whatever the intention, the Kichler Lighting Mini Accent Light is an ideal fixture for creating a dramatic effect at night. Intended for use as an uplight, for spotlighting, grazing and cross-lighting. Features a heat resistant flat glass lens. Since 1938, Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting has created exceptional lighting in a variety of styles, finishes, colors and designs. With a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor lighting in classic and contemporary styles, Kichler Lighting always focuses on making home lighting that is both beautiful and functional. The Kichler Lighting Mini Accent Light is available with the following: Details: Fully sealed heat resistant flat glass lensDie-cast aluminum, brass or copper constructionHigh temperature porcelain socketCable connector90 degree head swivel35" wire8" In-ground stakeUL Listed for wet locationsOptions: Finish and Shade: Beach with Aluminum, Brass with Brass, Bronzed Brass with Brass, Copper with Brass, Textured Architectural Bronze with Aluminum (shown), Textured Black with Aluminum, or Textured Midnight Spruce with Aluminum.Lighting: One 50 Watt 12 Volt Type MR16 Bi-Pin Low-voltage Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 3-5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 6 In., Height 3.75 In. Shade: Diameter 2.5 In.

i have been toying with this idea as well.

Right now, I am thinking about going with 10v or 12v conventional wedge lights, with higher wattage bulbs, and putting together a solar panel and car battery type det up to power them.

If I don’t do that, i was also thinking LED and have been looking at a websight that is more inspirational than instructional, but well worth looking at. Lay an eyeball on what this guy has done to his place

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