Outdoor lighting is something we all regularly ignore when adding design to our home. We spend more time inside our homes than outside of them and so our creativity is focused more on interior design than exterior design, however we mustn’t ignore the importance of good outdoor lighting and it’s benefits. Lights2you are giving you four major reasons why outdoor lighting should be used is every home. These are security, safety, curb appeal and useability.


To deter burglars and intruders away from your home it is necessary to have a bright exterior. No self respecting burglar will try and brake into a home where they can be seen by the neighbours and passing cars. Motion sensor lights are a great way to surprise any unwanted visitors. By the sudden bright light any intruders will feel exposed and unprepared. Let your house protect itself by installing outdoor lights, such as bunker lights, Flood lights, garden lights and sensor lights.

Have you ever tripped over your front step late at night while trying to search blind for your keys? Or walked straight through a spider’s web outside your home because it was dark and you couldn’t see? Well, outdoor lighting is your solution. To improve the visibility and safety of your home, ensure you have outdoor lighting to protect yourself and others when entering and leaving. You wouldn’t have a dark hallway in your home, so why not continue that sensibility into your outdoor space and make sure there are no more slips and trips over the garden bed and front step.

An outdoor lighting design can cleverly highlight the key architectural features of your home and draw attention to its structural beauty. By directing light to certain outdoor areas, you can improve the aesthetic value and curb appeal of your home. By simply shining light on a beautiful tree, garden bed or pathway you can create a mystical feel to your garden and add structure. Plants and trees can have a mind of their own and grow in all sorts of directions and sizes. By adding garden lighting you can create more of a symmetrical and thoughtful garden that looks considered and tidy.

Transform your neglected garden into a useable and welcoming space. Why not maximise all areas of your home? And transform a dark cold backyard into a modern and inviting retreat where you can entertain and spend time with your friends and/or loved ones.  The current fashion in home entertaining is all about outdoor dining and the latest trends in outdoor lighting is all about mirroring those indoor lighting styles for the outdoors. Outdoor lighting is no longer big and bulky, but instead sleek and modern, adding style and class to your outdoors.

So, don’t ignore the obvious reasons why outdoor lighting is essential for your home. We all do our bit for interiors, and now it’s time for exteriors to feel some love too. Visit www.lights2you.com.au for a wide range of outdoor lighting. There are plenty of styles and designs to suite your home and add to its character.