Outdoor accent wall lighting can give any home a boost in
curbside appeal while adding functionality to spaces. Traditional light sources
have their place, but one choice stands head and shoulders above the
competition. LED lighting is surprisingly versatile and offers benefits that
might surprise you, not the least of which includes an increase in home
security. Understanding exactly what LEDs are and why they’re the fastest
growing choice for outdoor accent wall lighting could lead to a finished
outdoor project that would be best described as most satisfactory.
Light-Emitting Diodes
LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, are sources of light powered
by a simple two-lead setup. They are available in a wide range of brightness
levels, called lumens. LEDs are
extremely efficient sources of light that take very little energy to operate
and they create very little if any noticeable heat. They can operate at an
extremely wide range of temperatures which makes them excellent for use in
Canada, and LEDs come in a range of colours ideal for any situation.
Practical Use
For use as outdoor accent wall lighting, LEDs are perfect.
The finest products installed by a professional crew, like those with Ablaze
Lighting in the GTA, offer versatility that other lighting options can’t come
close to matching. Sure, there are a few colour options available for
incandescent bulbs, but going around the exterior of your home and replacing all
the bulbs with coloured bulbs for various holidays and occasions is exhausting
work. The most sought-after LED lighting systems can be controlled via an
intuitive app that allows users to change the colours with ease. Imagine
setting up your lights for Christmas one week, your favourite sports team
colours the next, and your favourite cause the next. In addition to changing
colours, the lights can be set up to blink, move, or remain static. Your
options are vast when LED accent wall lighting is chosen.
Security
Well-lit home and business exteriors are an excellent means
of preventing crime. Crime
prevention strategies suggest that homes with accent lighting are often
less likely to be targeted by criminals. This occurs for two reasons. First, a
home that looks like it is being taken care of inadvertently gives an air of
prideful ownership. This feeling tells criminals that the property is cared for
and that actions will be taken against those who trespass. The second is that
outdoor lighting of any kind reduces the areas in which a criminal could
potentially hide. This lack of hiding spaces makes a well-lit house a less
inviting opportunity.
Outdoor accent wall lighting can be a cost-effective way to
improve the looks of your home, with the added bonus of increasing security.
The convenience and versatility offered to those who opt for LED lighting
systems outweigh any perceived benefits offered through competing light
sources. If it’s time to give your home a little love in the lighting
department, take advantage of the best LED lighting systems on the market
today, installed by a team of true industry professionals.