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BOTH PAGES: Landscape lighting design should emphasize balance between visibility
and atmosphere, structure and nature. Soft uplighting reveals the branching form and
texture of mature trees, allowing their canopies to frame a space without overwhelming
the night sky. By selectively illuminating trunks and lower foliage, lighting can preserve
the shadows above, creating depth and a sense of enclosure rather than uniform
brightness.
Around gathering areas, warm, low-level lighting supports conversation and movement
while maintaining a relaxed, residential scale. Path and step lights are integrated
discreetly, guiding circulation through gardens and patios while remaining visually
secondary to the landscape itself. Accent lighting along fencing and planting beds subtly
defines boundaries, reinforcing spatial clarity without drawing attention to the fixtures.
Each lighting element works together to create a cohesive nighttime environment, one
that feels inviting, navigable, and naturally connected, extending the use of any outdoor
space well beyond daylight hours.
Photographs courtesy of Lumen Landscape Lighting
Lumen Landscape Lighting
