There is nothing quite like lakeside living. With Lake Wylie and other lakes just a stone’s throw away from the Queen City, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Charlotte services many clients who reside on one of our glorious lakes. Sunsets and sunrises create views that are akin to precious works of art. With the addition of lakeside landscape lighting, these vantage points are made even more desirable to enjoy every evening, In this article, we aim to explore the top lakeside landscape lighting ideas and how to implement them into your lakefront or lakeside home.
Lakeside Landscape Lighting Ideas
There is no shortage of landscape lighting design styles to use at your lakeside retreat, but some are more popular than others. Where and which areas you want to hone in depends a great deal on the placement of your home in proximity to the lake itself. Do you have a lakeside outdoor living space such as a deck or patio, or both? Does your property include a dock or pier? Can you see the lake from the front of your home, or just from the back? All these factors combined with the areas you wish to illuminate will dictate the design of your landscape lighting. Without taking your particular property into consideration, here are some of the best landscape lighting ideas for lakeside living:
For lake residents that have an outdoor living space such as a deck or patio, or both, that sits lakeside, we highly recommend adding outdoor lighting. This area will likely be the spot you spend the most time in, and the area where friends and family will gather when the weather is amicable. Lakeside lighting is more than just an aesthetic. By adding lighting, you will enhance the safety and security of your property and make it easy to maneuver in the dark. Maybe you also have the luxury of an outdoor fire feature such as an outdoor fireplace or fire pit, or even an outdoor kitchen. These areas make perfect candidates for the addition of lighting. Having illumination in the outdoor spaces you spend the most time in means you won’t have to retreat indoors when the sun sets.
Speaking of enhancing safety in your lakeside outdoor spaces, path lighting is a good idea. Whether it is the sidewalk that leads to your front door or a path that leads down to the lake itself, you will want illumination in these areas. Pathway lighting serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. It not only guides you and your guests safely along the path but also adds a touch of elegance to your lakeside outdoor environment. We understand the importance of illuminating key areas such as elevation changes, steps, and entry points, which is why we focus on creating a visually stunning and well-lit environment. No corner of your outdoor space should be left in darkness, and we aim to eliminate those dark areas.
Dock lighting is important for lakeside outdoor living for many obvious reasons. These are enhanced safety around water, navigation of the dock area, and enhanced boating safety and best practices when water is involved. But in addition to their functional benefits, they evoke an aesthetic appeal like no other. The play of lighting as it dances off the water is truly a feast for the senses!
Festive string lighting goes by many names. Bistro lighting, festival lighting, café lighting and many more. It doesn’t matter how you refer to this magical lighting style, it has remained all the rage for a few years and is still going strong. Is it any wonder we get so many requests for festive string lighting from our lakeside clients? What is the allure of string lighting? Placing the outdoor strings of lights among your trees or stringing them over your deck or patio creates a romantic ambiance that hearkens back to a more carefree era. You certainly don’t have to turn these lights on every night, but we think you might want to. The beautiful globe-shaped bulbs we use lend an air of nostalgia with a side order of festivity. Whether you’re having a formal lakeside cocktail party or a lake blanket bingo splash, you really can’t go wrong with these long-lasting café string lights.
Many of our lakeside clients have homes that offer a view of the lake from the front of their property. What a treasure! Even if a lake view is not visible from this angle, your lakeside home will still benefit from the addition of curb appeal lighting. This lighting is an ideal option for adding safety to your property. Lights can help illuminate the area and make it easier to spot potential hazards. In addition to this, curb lighting can add aesthetic appeal to your property. Outdoor lighting will create a softer, more welcoming environment and even help to highlight the landscape or architectural features of your home. Finally, curb lighting can help reduce energy costs. Lights can be motion activated or programmed to turn on and off at certain times, which helps save energy and money on the electric bill.
Let Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Of Charlotte Help You Create A Luxurious Lakeside Retreat
Whether you live on Lake Wylie or back up to a neighborhood pond, we can design and install lakeside lighting that will bring you joy and added functionality. Ready to learn more about lakeside landscape lighting? Contact us today to schedule your design consultation. We would love to hear from you!
