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Foyer lighting is probably the furthest thing from your mind when you are thinking about new lighting for your house. After all, when we think about our homes, we are usually thinking about the kitchen or the den or the master suite. Entry lighting rarely cracks the list. Yet, the entrance is the first impression that your interior home makes on your guests, and your foyer lighting goes a long way to make that impression.

The Art of Shadow
The great artists are masters of shadow and light, and to have an artistic home you have to master this as well. Home lighting is most often used as a utilitarian mean, in that we have light where we need light: for cooking, to television, so we won't trip going down the stairs, so that people can walk down the sidewalk at night. However, light can be used to accent certain areas that are more pleasing to the eyes (such as a fireplace or sculpture), and downplay items that are better left to the shadows (coat racks and electrical outlets).

Perfectly placed foyer lighting can also employ shadows as a method of mystery. Leaving certain areas of your entry in shadows encourages guests to follow the light and be curious to discover what those lights are accenting. It sounds crazy, but this is how the core of home lighting affects people.

Outdoor lighting Techiques :

You may be able to install simple low voltage outdoor lighting by yourself, but for truly dramatic lighting, hiring an outdoor lighting contractor is the way to go. Not only do these contractors have years of experience in outdoor lighting design, there's a good chance they have access to outdoor lighting fixtures not available to the general public. Safely installing extensive or high end lighting may require proper licensing. Finding an outdoor lighting contractor that will enable you to bring your landscaping to life at any time of the day is a valuable addition to any home.

The Introduction to Your Home
Certainly the exterior of your home speaks volumes to your guests as they drive up, but who you are is really assessed by how you live, and once that doorbell rings and you open the front door, other than your warm welcome, your foyer or entryway is doing all the greeting. Foyer lighting with light and shadows can do some very smart things to welcome guests, to show off a piece of art, or to have the lighting itself by the display, as with a chandelier.

No matter what home lighting design you choose, just know that it is the introduction to your home. So make sure you show off your best side.

B) Outdoor Lighting Techniques

Downlighting—Lighting that comes from above an object or area. Particularly good at lighting the ground for safety and imitating natural lighting.

Uplighting—Lighting that comes from below an object or area. Shadowing and silhouetting create dramatic aesthetic effects, but minimize ground lighting.

Deck Lighting—Can act as its own daylight savings time. Specially designed to minimize accidents and the attraction of insects.

Tree Lighting—Many trees are even more stunning at night. Uplighting will highlight the contours of the tree; downlighting will highlight shrubs and gardens under the tree.

Grazing—Lighting effect that emphasizes surface texture. Mostly used on a home's exterior for nighttime curb appeal.

Area and Path Lighting—General lighting that ensures safety and illumination for important landscaping areas.

Hiring an Outdoor Lighting Contractor
While you should always check to make sure a contractor has proper licensing and recent references, outdoor lighting isn't as technically complicated as many areas of home improvement. There's a good chance any contractor with experience and an established local address is at least competent—never hire anyone who comes to your door and offers to do the job that day.

The most distinguishing feature of an outdoor lighting contractor is likely to be his or her designs and decorative skill. Look at photos of completed projects and schedule a time to have a contractor come out to your home so you can listen to ideas he or she has for your particular home landscape. If you feel comfortable with multiple contractors, then you can use the competition to find the best deal for your lighting project.

Tip: Outdoor lighting contractors often offer a wide array of residential services. Besides outdoor lighting ask about installing extra electrical circuits, which can eliminate the need for long extension cords for landscaping chores.

C ) Lighting Design VS Designers

Lighting design is the planning of a lighting system to achieve an optimal lighting effect in a given space. The process may include landscape lighting, exterior architectural lighting, improving the lighting in a specific room or area, or designing the lighting for an entire home remodel or a new home build.

A competent lighting designer will be able to determine your lighting needs based on your tastes, décor, personal habits, use of space, and your budget. And they will be able to provide you with a custom, personalized lighting plan to meet those needs. Even if you only want to add a couple of lights, and plan to do-it-yourself, you can still benefit from the specialized knowledge and advice of an expert in lighting applications.

First Talk to a Lighting Designer about Major Projects
If you're undertaking a major home remodel or a new home build, then it is wise to search out a lighting designer that you're comfortable with during the early planning stages. Lighting design is one of the most important aspects of a home, inside and out, and a good lighting specialist will be able to offer you valuable, and innovative, ideas that may be incorporated into the structural design of your home. The other reason you want to incorporate a lighting designer into your plans early on is that every aspect of design, from electrical wiring to installing fixtures, is easier to do in the early stages of construction. Waiting on doing your lighting until after the major building is finished will mean a lot more extensive work later on, and from a budgetary perspective, a much bigger hit to your wallet.

Lighting Design Basics
When it comes to designing lighting, there are several things that you, as a homeowner, should keep in mind before you hire out any major projects. Those include:

Think about different types of lighting and where they will work best in your home. Recessed lighting is all the rage, and works for just about any application you can think of. It can also be used as task, accent, or ambient lighting, depending on the specific needs of the area. Track lighting is also popular these days, and is especially effective accent lighting when used to bring focus to certain areas, architectural designs, or artwork.

Some More General Lighting Design Tips
Look around and start paying attention to lighting solutions that you like and appreciate. Also, take note of lighting that you're not so keen on. When you sit down with your designer, you will be able to discuss what you like, and what you don't. Finally, above all else, make sure your lighting plan is functional. Good lighting design isn't worth the money spent if it's more of a hassle to operate than it is to enjoy. A sound lighting plan is an investment that will pay off in satisfaction and convenience for years to come.

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