From twinkling candles glimpsed through a window to trees and shrubs decked in brightly colored strands, light can be the warmest welcome for your guests during the holidays. And if you’ve been thinking about enhancing the lighting above and around your front porch or door, the holidays are a great time to put that thought into action.
“People spend more time than ever before in the outdoor spaces of their homes,” says Rick Seidman, president and chief executive officer of Quoizel Inc. of Goose Creek, S.C. “The front and back entry areas have become living spaces frequented by friends and family. This has led to consumers wanting to decorate and light these areas with the same importance as the inside of their home.
ttractive exterior lighting not only enhances your enjoyment of your home, it adds curb appeal and value, and can welcome guests with a feeling of warmth and security all year round. Good lighting is especially important during the holidays, when more guests will be coming to your door, the experts agree.
Homeowners thinking about upgrading their exterior lighting should keep some basics in mind, including scale, style, visibility and planning.
“Frequently, you see homes with outdoor lanterns that aren’t large enough for the home or the area it’s lighting,” says Rick Wiedemer, Jr., certified lighting consultant and president of Hinkley Lighting in Cleveland. “When choosing a lantern to hang above your door, consider viewing your home’s entry from the curb or coming up the driveway as a guest would.
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