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he long-awaited warmth of spring is finally here and the anticipation of our imagined time enjoying the great outdoors is a reality. Relaxing in our backyards, hosting friends for a dinner alfresco or reading a good book becomes a moment in real time. Appreciation for the outdoors doesn’t have to stop just because the sun sets. The peaceful evening hours can be cut short by either nonexistent or inefficient exterior lighting. Proper lighting is the illuminating key to the
enjoyment of the hours after dusk’s arrival. All outdoor lighting is not created equal and requires more than just a wall light or a string of lights draped across your deck. Creating functional evening light and ambience requires a little planning and incorporating the right fixtures into your yard. We asked Eri Hino, director of product marketing for Tech Lighting, for some insight on outdoor lighting. “Exterior lighting brings
The scale and classic profile of the Bowman pendant make a strong design statement in both residential and commercial outdoor environments. Featuring an aluminum body and subtle diffuser, its powerful LED light source is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Available in charcoal, bronze and black; wet rated.
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façades and outdoor spaces to life. Whether utilizing fixtures for security, landscape or dramatic effect, exterior lights can transform how you see and understand a building or pathway,” Hino says. He adds that it is important to understand how outdoor lights can integrate with your home and its larger site. “By understanding the play between light and dark, your lighting professional can use contrast and shadows to create inspiring and intriguing spaces.”
An impressive design statement, the Roton pendant shown in bronze, claims its simplicity and beautiful cylindrical geometry. The powerful LED light source delivers softly diffused down lighting for controlled and distinctive illumination. Available in charcoal, bronze and black; wet rated.
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