TIPS FROM THIJS FOR YOUR LIGHTING PLAN
tip CONSIDER THE SHADOW Does your home or yard have a wall or ceiling located in close proximity to plants or trees? Then consider how you can make the most of the shadow effects. A single outdoor light is often enough to create fantastic results.
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tip IS YOUR LIGHTING PLAN COMPLETE? So always make an accompanying cable plan.
Are you designing your first illuminat- ed yard, and could you use a bit of help? Thijs is the lighting specialist at the in- lite lab and will be pleased to assist you with a few useful tips you can use every day when realizing lighting designs. Before creating a lighting plan, take a look at the yard from various perspectives. What are the main lines of vision (for example, from inside the house or from the deck), what do you see and which elements deserve to be highlighted? Place fixtures so the light creates a pleasant effect when you look at the yard from a variety of angles. You should not only work with large spotlights. A much better effect is created when different types of light are mixed. Always check if the light source is compatible with the element you want to highlight. You may sometimes require large lights (e.g. for a large tree), whereas softer lights may be better suited on other occasions (e.g. on a deck). The in-lite product overview clearly shows which fixtures are suitable for specific yard elements.
You should never stare directly into the light source and blind yourself. So always make sure spotlights point away from a seating area or path or use accessories like SHIELD and KILL FLASH to avoid exposure.
You are free to choose the type of lighting you place between your plants. Some people prefer visible fixtures like the LIV and LIV LOW bollards, while other people prefer less eye-catching fixtures like the MINI SCOPE and the MINI SCOPE DUO. Of course, both choices are fine. But make sure the height and light distribution are suitable for your plants. For example, use the LIV or MINI SCOPE DUO between high plants, and the LIV LOW or MINI SCOPE between low plants. You can create a good look by dividing your lighting plan into different zones. This makes it possible to separately switch on lighting used for the various components, such as the driveway, deck and borders. Use a transformer for each zone and configure each zone individually. For example, functional & safe lighting can be left activated
the whole night; decorative lighting between plants can be switched off around bedtime and lighting on your deck can only be switched on for special occasions. This allows you to adopt a conscious approach to your lighting and energy.
Time to get started! Once your lighting plan has been
completed, you can start thinking about installation. The in-lite 12 volt system is easy to install yourself. But always create a cable plan before you get started so you do not encounter any surprises.
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