• Key in on architectural features.
• If you’re looking for a dramatic effect, try up lighting an arbor, archway or facade.
• Install a focused beam to graze a textured fence or wall.
• Create a silhouette effect behind a tree or bush by placing lights below and behind it.
• If you entertain outdoors frequently, consider low-voltage lights under handrails, stairs and bench seating.
• For outdoor activity areas, consider a strong-beam light to illuminate over the area.
• Conceal the light behind the feature you’re illuminating, whether it’s a tree, shrub, or fountain. One exception is if the fixture is decorative.
• Illuminate steps, paths, and driveways to increase foot traffic safety in the dark.
• Remember that less is more. Light should be soft, like moonlight.
• If you’re using colored lights, be careful. If not placed properly, they can look too garish or unnatural for some tastes.
• Arrange for an automatic device to turn lights on and off, such as a timer or photocell.
• Be considerate of your neighbors – aim lights so they do not shine into their windows.
• Be creative in using a mixture of lighting techniques for drama and excitement

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