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Outdoor lighting can make a great difference to your home, and the different types of lighting ideas can bring out the beauty of your house by highlighting and bring out the feature you like. It is easy to admire a house which is lit up at night, because they are few and far between, but when done correctly, can really be something to impress passers by, or even visitors to your home.

The first thing you need to consider when developing an outdoor lighting scheme is safety. The pathways and the doorways need to be properly illuminated in order to prevent any unexpected stumbles. Properly lit entrance ways including any back alleys that might border your property also increase your level of personal safety. A good rule of thumb is to have at least 60-80 watts of light at every outside door, set of outside steps, or any other place that you might want to go to at night ie alleys or garbage bin areas.

And general lighting provides an overall feeling of comfort for your guests. And you should try to consider taking advantage of natural light, like moonlight, starlight, or sunlight. When combined with the right outdoor lighting, this can have the ultimate effect.