As you consider landscape lighting options for bringing evening ambiance to your home, you may also want to consider motion sensor outdoor lighting in Highland Park, IL. Landscape professionals can be a great resource for advice on the ideal locations to have these light fixtures installed. Here are seven places that you may want to consider as well.
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Exterior Entryways
Anywhere that you have a door on the exterior of your home, whether that’s on the front, back, or side of your home, it’s a good idea to have motion sensor outdoor lighting installed in these areas. You want to make sure that these areas are well-lit when you are entering and exiting your home, but also to alert you if anyone or anything has approached your home.
Walkways
Your guests will appreciate brightly-lit walkways when they visit your home in the evenings. In addition, this lighting can give you peace of mind knowing that if a stranger approaches your home entrances via a walkway you would be alerted by the lights turning on and the person would be deterred knowing that he/she couldn’t hide in the darkness.
Above the Garage
Since the garage door is another entrance to your home, and a large entrance at that, you may want to consider having motion sensing outdoor lighting installed in this area too. Some professionals recommend not only installing motion sensors on the exterior of the garage, but also inside the garage. Not only will you deter intruders and protect your valuable tools, bikes, and vehicles, but you will also have ample lighting when you are working in the garage. Plus, this will ensure that your garage is illuminated when you are entering and exiting your vehicle.
Pool Areas
You may find it comforting to know that if someone is in your pool area in the darkness, you will be alerted. If you have sleepwalkers living in your home, the lights will be an additional precaution that will let you know of their whereabouts. This lighting will help prevent pool accidents from occurring in the evening. Plus, it’s often a good idea to have all areas of the exterior of your home well-lit.
Fence Gates
While you may count on fences to keep intruders out of your front or back yard, having motion sensing outdoor lighting installed near your fence gates will give you an extra feeling of protection. The lighting can help prevent unwanted visitors from entering your front or back yard in the first place.
Backyard and Sides of the House
Oftentimes, intruders do not enter the home from the front because of the high visibility. Instead, they will sneak around to the backyard or the sides of the house to try to gain entrance. It’s important to include these areas in your plan for outdoor lighting.
Darker Landscape Areas
Darker landscape areas are a place where intruders may try to hide in order to gain access to your residence. The brighter your landscape, the better deterrent it may be.
