Is there a house on your street that you love to drive or walk past in the evening? Do you make it a point to time nightfall with your evening dog walks just to gaze upon this home in the evening under the spell of professional outdoor lighting? If so, you are under the influence of what many refer to as “curb appeal” — and believe it or not, with a little help from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of St. Louis you can turn your house into that “ooh” house!
August marks the first National Curb Appeal Month, and that leaves homeowners here in St. Louis a short time to make a big impression! National Curb Appeal Month will make a great time for homeowners to focus on ways to add value and design appeal to their home’s exterior — and what better way to boost your home’s curb appeal than with the addition of outdoor lighting!
Curb Appeal…if someone asks you to describe it, what would you say? It can be hard to put into words, but when a home’s got it, it’s easy to spot.
Not only will boosting your homes curb appeal make it a more pleasant environment for you and your family, it will also help boost your home’s value as well! The more custom features you have on your house,such as professional outdoor lighting, the higher the appraisal value is likely to be if you ever decide to list your home for resale. Curb appeal isn’t only about resale values, it is also about creating your own slice of paradise to come home to every evening. According to popular Country Living magazine, one of the top 15 ways to increase curb appeal includes the importance of a well-lit house front. Setting a welcoming tone with your home’s entry should be a clear path that’s well-lit and maintained makes visitors feel comfortable and welcomed. Symmetry and framing the entryway in romantic washes of light so to not overpower guests is also important.
“A well-lit home and yard is as much about safety and security as it is about aesthetics. Be sure to light the most frequently used areas around your home, such as the front porch, steps, driveway, walkways, back patio, and deck. To highlight specific landscaping, look for path lights to illuminate your walk or accent lights to spotlight a tree.”
Let us not forget, that August marks the end of summer. The arrival of fall, and soon thereafter, winter mean the days are shorter and darkness will descend earlier. Outdoor lighting is important when considering an upgrade that will provide added function and curb appeal for your home and landscape. For safety’s sake it is always best that walkways be well-lit. For aesthetics, landscape lighting can accentuate the positive attributes of the yard and provide enhanced visibility where and when you need it most. Making the decision to move ahead with the addition of outdoor lighting now, is a win/win for every reason and every season!
Outdoor lighting can really be awe-inspiring, and with our expert design and quality fixtures, it doesn’t take a lot of lights to make a huge impact. Contact Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of St. Louis today and schedule an appointment with one of our “curb appeal” experts today, you will be glad you did! Call us at (636) 561 – 1818 Email: JimSchwartz@OutdoorLights.com
Please visit our landscape and garden lighting photo gallery and our deck and patio lighting photo gallerylocated on our website for more ideas about adding function and curb appeal to your home and landscape too.
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