Illuminate your outdoor space with hardscape lighting for a lasting glow. Explore various applications of hardscape lighting for your landscape needs. Learn about the benefits of different types of hardscape lighting options.
Different Applications for Hardscape Lighting
Hardscape lighting can be used in a variety of ways. Such as along pathways and stairs, around the edges of your deck, and at the base of walls shining up or down to highlight stonework or to help enhance the overall ambience around your property. Below is an example of how the same hardscape light can be used in two different applications for two distinct looks.
A hardscape light of this variety works well installed under the lip of a wall or on stairs to enhance safety and visual appeal. These fixtures achieve a similar effect as other fixtures but with a more unobtrusive appearance.
This variety of hardscape light is called a pot light. This light is a recessed light and is often used in a wide variety that can be used to add light to your deck, along pathways, and shine up walls to add depth.
Different Types of Hardscape Lights
These are some of the different kinds of hardscape lights we carry.
- Kichler Integrated LED Hardscape Light: This light comes in 3-inch, 6-inch, 12-inch, and 18-inch widths they also come in 2700K which is a warmer light or a 3000K which is a cool white light, it also has a 270-degree pivot rotation from its removable mounting bracket, allowing you to place light exactly where it is needed. You can use these lights in a variety of different applications as seen above.
- Kichler Mini All-Purpose Integrated Hardscape Light: This is a recessed light which comes in 100 Lumen and 200 Lumen both of these lights come in 2700K (Warm White) and 3000K (Cool White). These lights are an integrated fully sealed fixture. This fixture has a removable spring clip and compression sleeve to fit in to a variety of applications, like walls, posts, and driveways.
- Kichler Louvered Styled Light: These lights come in a Mini 5-Inch Louvered Step Light great for integrating into the face of stairs, this is not an integrated fixture. Kichler also makes an Integrated Louvered LED Brick Light which is great for incorporating into a brick wall while laying your bricks as it is the same size of a standard brick. This light is available with or without louvres.
- Kichler Recessed Hardscape Light: This fixture fits an MR8 Bi-Pin bulb and comes in a basic model, cowled, or louvred. These lights are great for incorporating into posts, decks, and walls. The small light has a non-intrusive design which can blend seamlessly into your hardscape.
- Illumicare Symphony LED Hardscape Light: This recessed fixture consists of a few pieces. It requires the Symphony LED Module, which comes in 2700K (Warm White) and 3000K (Cool White), the Symphony Body for the LED Module to go into, and the top to complete your light. You can use the Mozart Top, Chopin Top, or Brahms Top. The Brahms top comes in a 1, 2 or 4 directional depending on where you need to direct the light.
- Alliance Hardscape Step Light: Alliance has a wide range of step lights. Both Integrated Louvered Step Light, and Integrated Frosted Step Light. These lights do not require a junction box which makes mounting the light easy. Alliance also has a Louvered Step Light With Box this light is not an integrated fixture with a junction box it will require a G4 LED Bi-Pin or a G4/T3 LED Bi-Pin
- Alliance Integrated Hardscape LED Light: Alliance has an Integrated LED Hardscape Light, similar to Kichler’s LED Hardscape Light. This light has a 7-inch width, and it comes in 2700K.
- Alliance Well Light: The Alliance Well Light is an in-ground hardscape light its distinguishing features is that it is flush mounting and that has beam control which most similar lights do not have. This light is a non-integrated fixture that uses an MR16 Bi-Pin
Benefits of Hardscape Lighting
- Increased Curb Appeal: Proper placement of your hardscape lights can increase the curb appeal of your property, transforming it into a visually captivating space you will want to show off.
- Added Value: Adding hardscape lights around your landscape can improve your outdoor space making it inviting. Creating eye-catching features potential buyers may look for.
- Extended Enjoyment: Enjoy your property into the night. With proper lighting, you can enjoy your property at all hours of the day and night. Unlock the otherwise unusable areas of your property.
- Improved Safety: Installing hardscape lighting can help improve the safety of your property, reducing the risk of potential tripping hazards.
- Enhanced Security: Help keep your property safe with hardscape lighting. A well-lit property is likely to deter potential trespassers, improving your overall security.
Conclusion
Try adding Hardscape Lighting to your property! Find the best style of hardscape lighting for you at Landlight. Whether you’re a homeowner wanting to enhance the night with hardscape lighting or a contractor wanting more information on hardscape lighting our professional knowledgeable staff at Landlight are here to answer any questions you might have. Contact us today!