Various Solar Lighting Effects For Your Outdoor Space

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Solar lighting is all the rage today when it comes to decorating the outdoor space of many residences. Compared to traditional type of lighting, it is more handy and opportune to use because it gives off an astounding glow without the needing for cables and wires. The solar-powered bulbs utilize the ultraviolet rays from the sun to generate an amazing illumination. Even though many people choose solar-powered bulbs for illuminating trails and passageways in the garden at night, you can also apply solar lights for decorating the outdoor space of your home.     

 

Mirroring Effect

 

Creating an incredible mirroring effect for your garden is easy but it can surely enhance the physical look of your garden. Basically, you need a small body of water such as pool or pond, then place the item that is adjacently positioned from the rear of the object. The object that you can employ can be a massive effigy, carvings or stone wall. Include a solar light in your design to generate a mirror image of the huge object. With this lighting method, the light will bounce back from the big object and lands in the water. It eventually generates a mirror-like surface that duplicates the figure of the item.     

 

Silhouette Effect

 

Silhouette lighting technique can be employed for making a dazzling effect for your outdoor design. To create with an exceptional silhouette effect in your garden, you will need to use light fixtures at the rear of an object to provide backlight. As you place the light in front of the item, you will perceive a magnificent formation of shadows and shades in the light. This is a very effective design especially when employed on trees and shrubs.              

 

Up-lighting

 

While many home owners adore using solar lamps for illuminating flowers and plants, it such a great surprise to find solar lights in unexpected areas of your garden. This lighting technique utilizes a light to provide glow beneath the object. This can create an impressive effect when used for shrubs or tall decorative plants in your landscaping. Just make certain that the solar panels of the lights are exposed to the sun to collect sufficient amount of sunshine.

 

Moonlight Effect

 

Down-lighting lights up things from the top, hence creates a moonlight effect. Remove the solar lamps from their present post and position them to fence post or sturdy branches of tree.  And you will perceive that the plants and flowers underneath will surely get a moon-like glow.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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