Landscape Lighting - Luminaries
About Luminaries
Introduction to Luminaries
Luminaries for your landscape will provide safety to your outdoor living areas. Create a safer environment for your family and friends by taking advantage of the many benefits luminaries have to offer. A luminary will provide sufficient lighting to allow increased visibility to ensure the personal safety of your family, friends and guests.
A luminary is a great way to add visual appeal to your landscape. Add value, beauty and elegance to your property. Available in an endless array of styles, sizes and colors, luminaries can accommodate any part of your landscape. Luminary products can also accommodate commercial applications as well as residential.
Residential Applications for Luminary Products
Luminaries are most commonly used for residential applications. A luminary will provide safety and visibility after dark for your property. A luminary can be used in unison with other luminaries, or can be used alone to attract attention to a prominent features in your landscape.
There are so many different luminary products available that will accommodate any outdoor landscape. Luminaries are also available in a variety of light intensities to suit any lighting requirement.
The most commons uses for luminaries for residential applications are:
- Patios
- Pathways and walkways
- Around swimming pools
- Garden Beds
- Driveways
Commercial Applications for Luminary Products
Luminaries also provide public areas such as streets and public places with sufficient visibility after dark to minimize personal injury and increase personal safety.
The most common uses for luminaries for commercial applications are:
- Commercial Buildings
- Streets
- Parks
- Public areas
- Car Parks
- Company Signage
Luminary Fixtures
Because of the enormous range of luminary fixtures available, consideration must be made as to which product will best suit your needs for your project. Firstly you must consider the design of the luminary and whether it will accommodate the application you need. Then consideration must be made for the type of coverage desired, the direction of the light and the intensity of light required.
Lastly, consider how many fixtures are needed on the specified area, too much light can be over powering and also expensive to run. On the other hand, not enough lighting will defeat the purpose. Different luminary fixtures will work in different ways so it is recommended you consult a professional.
Benefits of Luminaries
Durability
As luminaries are commonly used for the outdoors, there are manufactured with highly durable materials to ensure long life and protection against the elements of nature including fading, rusting and breakage.
Security
Luminaries also provide extra security for outdoors areas by providing greater visibility at night time. Luminaries will also assist in deterring burglars from trespassing if the area is well lit
Flexibility
Luminaries are very flexible and can be used in numerous different applications. The styles, colors, shapes, fixtures and light intensities is plentiful, being for residential or commercial applications, there will be a luminary product available for your requirements.
