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LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

ADDING DEPTH TO LANDSCAPES

Transforming any landscape with lighting design is as important as interior lighting.
It can invigorate the environment and bring the space to life.

Incorporating lighting into landscape design

To amplify the quality of a landscape, lighting should be incorporated into the design. When it comes to landscape lighting, three areas
should be considered; functional areas, feature areas and entertainment areas. If consideration is taken for these, landscapes will have
added depth and can really be brought to life.

Functional areas Feature areas Entertainment areas
The correct lighting should be considered Sculptures, ponds and interesting Lighting in this area should be used to create
when illumination is required for a certain plant life can form distinct features in ambience as it often becomes the most used
task, such as visibility or circulation. Pathways a landscape design, but may be lost at area in a landscape. As such, it is a good idea
and storage areas usually require functional night. Consider the most appropriate way to consider lighting at the start of the design.
lighting but can be used as a layer of light that to light them to ensure they become the This can be further enhanced through the use
contributes to the overall landscape. focal point in a landscape. of controls.

Functional / entertainment area Functional
Entertainment area
Feature area

Feature area
Entertainment area

Maximising materials

Importance of colour temperature

Accentuating the materials in a landscape can be achieved by selecting a colour temperature
that enhances the colour of the material being highlighted.
Wood / Sand Stone Whites

Warmer tones found in materials such as For featuring the natural components of For white materials, such as painted
these would be complimented by a colour stone, a colour temperature of 2700K - brick or furniture, choose 4000K to
temperature of 2700K - 3000K. 4000K will be most suitable. emphasise the tones.

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