The Perfect Setting for Summer Nights

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Summer is a wonderful season. Full of life and activity, this time of year brings us the types of days we live for. There is nothing quite like relaxing during the summer, when the air is warm and the breezes rejuvenating. One of the very best feelings is the bliss of a summer night. The sun sets, the air begins to cool, and the night welcomes your with a soothing embrace. It just doesn’t get much better than that. Create a setting in your home where you can enjoy your summer nights, and enjoy the benefits that come along with installing LED lighting in your landscape.

Extended Outdoor Activity

Sometimes friendly conversations can carry on for hours on end. Sometimes they even carry into the night. Don’t let your growing evening discussion be cut short by a setting sun, and don’t allow the night to force you inside. Create a setting that allows you to enjoy your outdoor space even after the sun sets. With a little lighting you can bring the life right back to your scene. The illumination will make for a seamless transition from day to night. So, don’t worry about finishing up your outdoor activity before sunset; enjoy your summer nights.

Safety and Security

With LED lighting, you’ll enjoy your outdoor time, and you’ll enjoy it safely. The presence of lighting around your home is a great choice for safety and security purposes. With the ability to illuminate outdoor staircases and walkways, you will tremendously decrease the chances of a person taking a spill from lack of visibility. You will also be able to enjoy a more secure home environment. Prowlers, burglars, and other unwelcome visitors who would prefer not to be seen will be deterred by a home that is well-lit.

Landscaping and Style

Not only will you be able to experience more outdoor time, and ensure that that time is safe, but you will be able to do it in style. When it comes to landscaping and exterior design, one of the best things you can do for your landscape is install LED lighting. If you have a fountain or other outdoor water feature in your scene, there are water resistant lighting kits that add an entirely new dynamic to your water display. You can also accent walls, paths, and seating areas with lights that come in a plethora of colors. There are also color changing lighting options available so you can fine tune your scene each night!

The summer nights won’t always be around, so be sure that you’re prepared to get the most out of your outdoor scene. The installation of a few LED landscape lighting accents will bring your setting to life. You’ll be able to enjoy more time outdoors, do it safely, and in a classy and stylish environment. Your summer just got a lot better.

Create a Contemporary Outdoor Scene

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The 21st century is upon us, and while some people enjoy the feelings of tradition and nostalgia, some of us are ready to take on the future with new styles and new habits. These ideas are present even when designing your landscape and installing a water feature. There are a wide range of styles, designs, and materials that evoke feelings of the old world, the new world, and the natural world. If you are one of the people who embrace contemporary styles, there are a few elements that would definitely come in handy for your outdoor design. The best water feature options are spillways and contemporary standalone fountains, and you can accent your scene with LED lighting and simple stone planters.

Water Feature Options

If you’re going after a modern look, the two main types of water features for you are spillways and contemporary statuary fountains. Spillways create a sleek and smooth sheet of water that flows into a basin below. The shapes created by the water are perfect for the simple, modern scene. There are also many styles of statuary fountains that evoke a similar feel. They come in a wide range of unique designs that must be seen to be fully comprehended. They take a more artistic approach to the contemporary setting, and serve as the perfect new age accent.

LED Lighting

A great way to enhance the look and feel of a modern outdoor environment is by installing LED lighting in your water features and landscape. There are lights that can illuminate the sheet of water flowing from your spillways, giving them an even more stunning effect. You can also use small lights to brighten stairs, walkways, and to accent the texture of walls. There are many different colors of lights, and some are even color changing. With these lights you can create the perfect modern nighttime scene.

Stone Planters

Something that is not often brought in a conversation of modern styles is the presence of plant life. But, we are discussing the plans for an outdoor scene, after all. Your scene doesn’t have to be overgrown with plants and greenery, but a few lively accents can add the perfect touch. The best way to make these accents is with the use of simple stone planters. Choose designs that are smooth and simple, that won’t take away from your contemporary style. Put in basic plants, that are mainly green and not too colorful. The essence of modern style is simplicity.

Embrace the times as they change, and be willing to change along with them. Create a scene in your landscape that evokes the feeling of the current age. With sleek spillways or contemporary fountains, LED lighting, and simple plant accents, your outdoor space will be the perfect example of natural progression.

 

Host the Perfect Garden Party or Barbecue

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When the skies are blue, the breezes are warm, and the sun is shining throughout the day, it is a great feeling to spend your time outdoors with your family and friends. Hosting a beautiful and fun garden party, picnic, or barbecue is a great way celebrating holidays, birthdays, and special events. Sometimes, it’s great to have a little get together just for the fun of it. No matter what your reason is for having your loved ones over, it’s important to take care that your event is enjoyable for you and your guests. If you want to ensure an enjoyable shindig, make it a potluck, and enhance your scene with greenery and lighting.

Make it a potluck!

When you’re having people over for food, one of the hardest things to accomplish is preparing enough food, or types of food that everyone will like. One of the best ways to circumvent this type of issue is by asking your guests to contribute to the feast. Offer a main course and a couple of other options, then allow your guests to bring items that they would like to share. This ensures that there will be enough food for everyone, and that all of your guests will be guaranteed to enjoy at least one dish (assuming they enjoy their own cooking!).

Decorate with Greenery

If you are having garden party, the plants you have growing in your outdoor space is the truly the life of the party. Be sure that your favorite flowers, vegetables, and greenery are properly displayed. Consider installing a few planters in your setting. That is a great way of adding an extra element of class and elegance to your space. There are many stone planters and urns available that can enhance your scene with there design alone. Combined with the right plants, these containers are guaranteed to enhance your scene for your next get-together.

Lighting

An easy thing for people to overlook is proper outdoor lighting, especially when hosting guests. But, there is a lot you can do with lighting to enhance the scene and experience for everyone. There are a wide range of LED landscape lighting options that allow you to illuminate walls, staircases, and walkways with the perfect accent of light. You can even install lights in a pool, pond, or fountain, for a stunning effect. They come in many colors, and some are even color changing, allowing you to create the perfect scene at your next garden party.

No matter the occasion, you’ll want your event to go over beautifully. While you can’t be in control of every little thing that may happen, you can at least set yourself up for success. Avoid awkward conflict over food by having a potluck-style event, enhance your garden party with perfectly-placed greenery, and accent your landscape with the LED lighting. Your guests will be amazed, and you’ll be proud of your home.

Create the Ideal Patio Setting

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When old man winter has blown his last frigid breath, there is no better feeling than emerging from hibernation to feel the warmth of the sun. The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the warm breezes are calling us to experience it all. Do you have an ideal location in your home to relax and enjoy the beautiful days? Be sure to make the most of your patio space. It will become a location that you will cherish. With the right selection of patio furniture, an assortment of live plants, and a perfectly-placed water feature, you can be certain that your patio is perfect for you and your guests.

Patio Furniture

Finding the right furniture for your patio is a very important process. There are so many styles and options, it can be hard to find exactly what you need. Before going out to make a purchase, begin by predicting how you will be spending most of your outdoor time. Some furniture is better for hosting, some is better for dining, and some is best for relaxation. Next, consider your outdoor climate and which materials are best suited for your area. If rain is very common in your area, you may want to avoid outdoor furniture is cushions and other absorbent materials. Finally, find a set of furniture that fits in your allotted space, and create a scene that fits your setting.

Plants, Planters, and Urns

One major mistake that people encounter when designing their patio scene is allowing the space to remain plain and lifeless. Your outdoor space should reflect the beauty and energy that is found in nature. The installation of a few stone planters is a great way to achieve this effect. They are works of art themselves, and also allow you to display some of your favorite flowers and greenery. The presence of living plants will bring a fresh new energy to your patio space.

Outdoor Water Features

Another great way to maintain a refreshing energy is by installing the right water feature for your home. There are a wide range of options available to you. A classic tiered fountain is perfect for accentuating an elegant and refined style. A sleek spillway is more desirable for some people. It creates a contemporary look with a smooth sheet of water splashing gently into a basin below. Any of your water features can be enhanced with LED lighting to take your scene to the next level. Be sure to choose a piece that reflects the style and feel of you and your home.

You patio space should complement your home; it should be an extension of your interests and personality. Create the perfect scene that caters to exactly how you like to spend your time. With the appropriate patio furniture, the presence of a few lively plants, and the addition of a perfectly placed water feature, your patio space can become an ideal backyard oasis.

Add Class to Your Scene with an Outdoor Fountain

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Has the time come for your to redesign your outdoor space? Every once in a while, it’s important to update your scene to keep the energy alive and fresh. Are you searching for ways to enhance the look and feel of your outdoor space while also adding a sense of class and elegance? There are a wide range of options available for transforming your outdoor location. You can choose subtle lighting to enhance the look of your property, bring life and class to the space with a collection of planters, and add a final elegant touch with the perfect outdoor fountain.

LED Lighting

When it comes to creating a classy and elegant outdoor space, it is often the simple and subtle accents that make all the difference. A very popular and stylish way of accenting your space is with perfectly placed LED lighting. LED lights can be installed along walkways, on stairs, and even in water features. They are a great way of bringing your scene a fresh new look. They are available in all kinds of colors, and there are even color changing options available. With your many options, you will be able to create the most appropriate look for your scene.

Planters and Urns

A great way to enhance the energy of your space is by including plants and greenery to your setting. The right planter or urn will be the perfect place for your favorite flowers and plants. With their many sizes and detailed, elegant designs, the right container or set of planters should not be too hard to get your hands on. The classic design that is used for many urns will complement your new scene and accentuate the classy new look that you are aiming for. With this sort of addition, you are well on your way to creating a magnificent setting.

Outdoor Fountains

The final element that will bring your new elegant scene together is a beautiful, grand fountain. If you are aiming to create a setting of class and style, the right fountain is a must-have. The most appropriate style of fountain is most likely a classic tiered design. These beautiful designs have stood the test of time, and proven themselves to be some of the most beautiful creations of all time. The way that the water flows and cascades over each tier creates a stunning visual and provides a steady, soothing sound.

Your backyard can be transformed into a beautiful, elegant scene that is full of class and style. Make the most of your space, and accentuate the beauty of your property. With the right lighting, greenery, and water features, it is certainly possible. Just decide what’s right for your space!

Illuminate Your Water Features

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Creating the right atmosphere for your home is a special process. Many of your most precious memories will be spent at home. Imagine the warmth of the fireplace during the holidays, the warmth of the sun on a beautiful summer day, or the springtime breeze while relaxing on the patio hammock. You’ll see while reminiscing with family photo albums that your home is the backdrop for some of your most treasured experiences. Create a backdrop that is welcoming, calming, and beautiful. There are several ways that you can utilize water and light to accent the beauty and style of your home.

Indoor Wall Mounted Fountains

If you are looking for the perfect way to bring a new look and feel to your indoor space, a wall mounted fountain may be just what you’ve been searching for. Water walls come in a wide range of colors, materials, and styles. From natural looking rock and slate pieces with copper frames, to bold and unique custom art pieces, there are many ways they can enhance the style of your space. The water flow also assists in purifying and humidifying the air. The steady flowing sounds of the water produce white noise, which is proven to calm and assist a restful sleep.

Outdoor Water Features

There are several ways you can make changes to your backyard, but one of the most stylish and impressive ways to accent your space is with water. A  beautiful statuary fountain will serve well as a centerpiece or garden accessory. If you are look for a more sleek and modern look, a spillway will accent your setting with a sleek sheet of water, flowing gently into a basin below. They look great along walls and staircases, or in conjunction with a small pond.

Illuminate Them

Water panels, fountains, and spillways are great ways of accenting your home and patio space with water, and you can do even more take these water features to the next level. One of the best ways you can accent your space is by installing LED lights in your water features and landscape. Lighting is a powerful element that people often overlook. When applied thoughtfully, lights can completely transform your nighttime scene. LEDs come in all types of colors, some even color-changing. With so many options for light, you can create light themes for certain moods and events, and truly make the most of your property.

When you’re planning out how you want your space to look and feel, make sure you are thoughtful with your choices. Small improvements can make all the difference. Subtle accents to your home and landscape are a great way of bringing out the natural and structural beauty of where you live. With well-placed sources of flowing water and soft light, you can truly accent your space without overwhelming the scene. You will love to come home to such a beautiful, calming, and relaxing place.

What Can Lighting Do for Your Water Feature?

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Your fountain will completely transform with the addition of lighting. A fountain without lighting only has a life after dawn and before dusk. While that might seem like enough time to truly enjoy your water feature, it sets a curfew on how late the fountain will be able to entertain guests. As soon as the party starts to get lively the fountain will fall flat, but with lighting you will be able to host a light show in your own back yard.

Here are some things to consider when choosing lighting:

Halogen or LED?

We recommend that you always go with LED lighting. Halogen lighting propagates some serious heat, which can cause unwanted evaporation and other malfunctions.

Submersible or otherwise?

The choice is yours. Many LED light kits can be submerged so that the basin of your fountain will be illuminated. What if you want to highlight the waterfall of the fountain? Then you can also consider clip on lighting for smaller pieces or easel style lighting for more substantial pieces.

Adding colors

Many LED lighting kits come with a colored filter to add color to your lighting apparatus. The filter might be interchangeable, allowing you to change colors according to your mood or the guests you will be having at your place.

Watts and sizes

5 to ten watt lighting fixtures are appropriate for most fountains. For a pond or lake fountain you could go up to 15 watt lighting to see the beauty of it all from far away.

Other types of lights

For lake fountains you can also get Lilly pad lighting kits that will looks lovely in a vast open pond.

Add lighting to the entire space

For entertainment purposes we recommend that you add lighting to more than just the single water feature. You will be able to extend the party into the late hours without feeling awkward. The lighting should set the mood you want. For a festive fill add lighting in key places where you might be serving drinks or having a discussion. If you want a calm and minimal outdoor space for relaxing, then add a few key lighting elements to just the pathways and trees of your back yard.

The Beauty and the Purpose Behind Lake Fountains

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A lake is a beautiful element in any landscape. The tranquil body of water has its own sense of energy and life that improves the entire atmosphere of its surroundings. People often build their homes and businesses around them for this reason. Some people even build lakes to improve their landscape. Natural or manmade, they are truly a sight to behold. Lake fountains are often installed in these bodies of water, making the sight even more stunning. This popular installation is a great way of enhancing an already beautiful piece of of scenery. Lake fountains serve many benefits, some very obvious, while others work in less visible ways.

Visual Display

The most obvious benefit of installing a lake fountain is the beautiful visual display that it will create. These devices shoot water many feet into the air, and are available in a wide range of spray patterns. These options range from simple streams of water to intricate designs of mist and waves. These visuals completely transform the look and feel of any scene. The visual can be taken to the next level with the installation of LED lighting. There are many options for illuminating your lake fountain. With a wide selection of colored and color-changing lights, you can create a stunning nighttime scene, as well.

Water Aeration

Another very important benefit provided by lake fountains is the process of aeration. This is a benefit that can’t exactly be seen, but if it wasn’t present, it would definitely be missed. Aeration is the process of dissolving oxygen into a body of water. This process is extremely important for the health and freshness of your water. A healthy supply of oxygen allows the water to break down algae and organic material at an efficient pace. If this didn’t happen, algae and bacteria could easily build up in your lake, causing a foul odor and an unpleasant scene.

Noise Mitigation

Some of the benefits of lake fountains aren’t exactly seen, but they are certainly heard. A benefit that is easily overlooked is the sounds that will be created by the new fountain. The water shooting up into the air and splashing back down on the surface will create a constant, soothing sound. This sound will cause surrounding noises to fade into the background and be much less of a distraction. This is perfect for locations where the sound of passing traffic can sometimes be a nuisance.

Your body of water can be even more beautiful with the installation of a lake fountain. Not only does a lake fountain add an entirely new look to the scene, but the water and surroundings all benefit in different ways. With a lake fountain, your water will clean, fresh, and beautiful.

Accent Your New Home with Water and Lights

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Developing the look and feel of your new home and yard is an important process. Some of your most precious memories will be spent there. Think about keeping warm in your living room during the holidays with your family, having a cookout on a beautiful summer day, or relaxing on the patio hammock, enjoying the springtime breeze. When you look back on family photo albums, your home will be the backdrop for some of your most treasured experiences. Create a backdrop that is welcoming, calming, and beautiful. There are several ways that you can utilize water and light to accent the beauty and style of your home.

Indoor Water Panels

When you are deciding how you want to create the look and feel of your indoor space, consider the many benefits that come along with installing a fountain or water panel inside of your home. Water walls come in many colors, materials, and styles. From natural looking rock and slate pieces with copper frames, to bold and unique custom art pieces, there are many ways they can enhance the style of your space. But, that isn’t their only use. The steady flowing sounds of the water produce white noise, which is proven to calm and assist a restful sleep. The water flow also assists in purifying and humidifying the air.

Waterfall Spillways

There are several ways you can make changes to your backyard, but one of the most stylish and contemporary ways to accent your space is with spillways. Installing one (or a few) of these is a great alternative to a more traditional fountain. A statuary fountain will serve well as a centerpiece or garden accessory, but a spillway will accent your setting with a sleek sheet of water, flowing gently into a basin below. They look great along walls and staircases, or in conjunction with a small pond.

Illuminate Them

Water panels and spillways are great ways of accenting your home and patio space with water, but you can take these water features to the next level. One of the best ways you can accent your space is by installing LED lights in your water features and landscape. Lighting is a powerful element that people often overlook. When applied thoughtfully, lights can completely transform your nighttime scene. LEDs come in all types of colors, some even color-changing. With so many options for light, you can create light themes for certain moods and events, and truly make the most of your property.

When you’re planning out how you want your space to look and feel, make sure you are thoughtful with your choices. Small improvements can make all the difference. Subtle accents to your home and landscape are a great way of bringing out the natural and structural beauty of where you live. With well-placed sources of flowing water and soft light, you can truly accent your space without overwhelming the scene. You will love to come home to such a beautiful, calming, and relaxing place.