Outdoor lighting is one of the most rapidly growing areas of lighting design.

Consider using sensor controlled outdoor fixtures that turn on when you need the light and turn off when you don't. Sometimes less is more.

Reduce the wattage on your outdoor bulbs, say from 100 to 50 watts. Good outdoor lighting is not overly bright in relation to the surrounding area.

Fixtures for driveway areas, walkways and garden areas street lighting should direct all of their light to the ground. Protect the visibility of the night sky, avoid uplighting.

Be considerate of neighbours -avoid light trespass and blinding glare.

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