If you’ve decided that your landscape could use a little illumination after dark, you’ve got two options. You could head to the hardware store and pick up a few fixtures to install yourself—or you could pay to have a professional illuminologist design your landscape lighting for you. Often, the latter option is better, and there’s no shortage of reasons that justify the cost.
Here’s a peek at some of the reasons your investment in professionally-installed landscape lighting quickly pays for itself—and continues to return value long after the sun goes down.
Enjoy a well-coordinated lighting aesthetic
When you pay a professional to light your landscape, you’re not just paying for the fixtures and the cost of labor—you’re also paying for a lighting scheme that’s designed specifically for your property. A well-coordinated lighting aesthetic will highlight the features of your landscape and your home that are unique and beautiful, helping your property stand out in ways only it can.
Often, coordinated landscape lighting is also dual-purpose. Sure, it makes your property look great when the sun goes down, but it also serves a functional purpose. For example, downlighting might cast light on your beautiful garden, while also deterring thieves. Likewise, the market lighting above your patio both sets the tone for evening social events and illuminates your backyard without washing it out with a floodlight.
Get access to premium-quality fixtures
It’s easy to head down to the hardware store and pick up a few outdoor light fixtures on the cheap. But ultimately, you get what you pay for. Even if you go above and beyond cheap plastic fixtures, you’re still likely getting battery or solar-operated lights of a middling caliber.
When you pay for a professional to design your landscape lighting, you’ll also get lights that are orders of magnitude better than anything you’ll find in-store. That means durable aluminum or stainless steel housings, weatherproof low-voltage connections, and features that distinguish premium lights over off-the-shelf models. Best of all, an illuminologist will know exactly how to deploy these features for maximum effect.
Benefit from comprehensive low-voltage installations
Battery-operated landscape lights are more of a hassle than they’re worth. It’s why the professionals use low-voltage hard-wired fixtures. It’s yet another reason to pay for a professional job—so you don’t tear up your landscape trying to lay wiring!
Working with a professional to secure a low-voltage installation means getting a comprehensive installation that’s correct from the fixture to the fuse box. You won’t need to worry about flickering bulbs, defective sensors, or in-line problems that affect the function of your lights. Instead, expect lights that work as-expected every night. Best of all, no maintenance!
Take advantage of a superior return on investment
Many homeowners initially shy away from working with a professional illuminologist because of the upfront cost. For a healthy-sized landscape, the cost of turnkey illumination can reach a couple of thousand dollars. Yet, it’s important to look past this upfront cost and instead see it as an investment. The value of a professional installation can pay dividends right from the start and will more than pay for itself after just a few years.
For starters, outdoor lighting helps homeowners better utilize their property. This is, in and of itself, a return on investment. You’re already paying the mortgage… why not make full use of your property even after dark? Lighting your landscape gives you the license to enjoy what you’re already paying for! And, someday, when the time comes to sell your home, you’ll find that prospective buyers are more than willing to pay a premium for professional landscape lighting.
Tap into vast outdoor lighting expertise
At the end of the day, the best reason to work with an illuminologist for landscape lighting is for the peace of mind that comes from a professional job well done. If you have questions, suggestions, or ideas or need advice as you approach outdoor lighting, you’ll find it all wrapped up in a professional who can do the work the right way.
With a professional on your side, you’re more likely to get exactly what you expect from your foray into outdoor lighting. That means a landscape that looks exceptional at night and the peace of mind that comes with lighting for function, security, and style.
It pays to work with the professionals!
The loss of daylight shouldn’t put an end to activities on your property, and with a well-designed landscape lighting strategy, it won’t. Skip the trip to the hardware store, and don’t waste money on cheap plastic fixtures that you need to worry about installing and maintaining by yourself. Instead, spend a little extra upfront and get all the benefits of working with a professional illuminologist. You’ll see the difference professional outdoor lighting makes every time you turn on the lights and return to enjoying your time outdoors.
