Outdoor Lighting for Every Budget

Adding outdoor lighting is one of the simplest ways to upgrade the look and function of your home. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank to reap all the benefits that outdoor lighting can provide. Below, you’ll find a quick guide to some options to consider, no matter what your budget is. 

Budget-Friendly Lighting Options

You want to be able to enjoy your outdoor spaces in the evening with your family and friends, and some great options are both easy to install yourself and easy on your wallet.

Solar Stake Lights

As the name suggests, these lights are solar-powered lights on stakes that you push into the ground. A quick internet search will give you many options of shapes, sizes, and styles, ranging from basic to whimsical. Since the batteries absorb sunlight to use for energy, you won’t have to worry about additional energy costs either. You can use them along pathways, near steps, or outline flower beds to help visitors see where they are going. 

String Lights

One of the most versatile DIY lighting choices out there is string lights. You can wind them around trees or fences, hang them from your pergola or tree branches, or even run them between backyard string light poles you can install on your fence or in your yard. The warm overhead light will instantly create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that will encourage lingering conversations.

Mid-Budget Lighting Options

If your outdoor lighting budget is a bit more flexible, consider adding motion-sensing floodlights. Because the lights only come on when they are needed, they are an energy-efficient option that can also dramatically enhance the security around your home, illuminating dark corners, back entrances, or near garages.

You could also think about adding permanent lighting fixtures, such as recessed lights, cap lights, stair riser lights, pendant lights, and more to your deck, patio, pool area, pathways, and stairs to increase safety and add ambiance.

High-Quality Lighting Options

Although the following options likely have the highest cost up front, high-quality lighting also means that it will be more efficient, which will save you time and money in the long run when it comes to energy costs and maintenance.

Smart Lighting

Outdoor lighting systems that use smart technology allow you to control the schedule, brightness, and color of your outdoor lights all at the touch of a button on your smartphone or even with voice controls. Not only is smart lighting convenient and flexible, but it can also provide significant energy cost savings since you only use the lights when you need them and can adjust the brightness for different needs.

Professional Landscape Lighting System

Of course, having a team of lighting experts like Houston Lightscapes design and install an outdoor lighting system that is unique to your specific property and needs would likely be on the higher end of your budget. But the benefits outweigh the costs. A professionally installed lighting system that uses high-quality fixtures and LED lights will be safer, more efficient, and last longer than other lighting options. And you can completely transform the look of your home to bring your vision to life. The consultation is free, so why not call Houston Lightscapes at (713) 461-3600 today to see what we can do for you and your home?