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LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
  • ENHANCING YOUR ENVIRONMENT IN THE EVENING HOURS
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DON’T BE LEFT IN THE DARK
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CHANGE THIS
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INTO THIS
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OR THIS
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LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEMS
  • FROM BLUEGRASS IRRIGATION
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BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING
  • Adds property value.
  • Enhances curb appeal in the evening hours.
  • Adds depth and dimension to your yard.
  • Highlight special landscape and architectural features.
  • Deemphasize or shadow  unappealing items such as trash cans and dog houses
  • Adds safety and security.



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DON’T BE FOOLED BY HARDWARE STORE KITS
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KICHLER QUALITY
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WHY LOW VOLTAGE
  • More energy efficient.
  • Cleaner and softer light.
  • More artistic applications.
  • Better control.
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Lighting Design
  • Aesthetics
  • Safety
  • Utility
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AESTHETICS
  • Many homeowners work during the daytime hours. Landscape lighting allows you and your guests to enjoy your landscape in the evening hours.
  • Lighting can create an artistic environment with many subtle techniques.
  • With lighting you can give a favorite plant or statue special emphasis.
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LIGHTING GIVES YOUR HOME THAT “PERSONAL” TOUCH
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SAFETY

  • Illuminate dark or shadowed areas around the house for added safety.
  • Use of motion sensors to light entryways can add security to your home.
  • Light pathways or steps for more secure footing.
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UTILITY
  • Light up a patio or deck for entertaining.
  • Add light to a gas grill.
  • Illuminate outdoor activities


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Spots and Floods
  • Spot lights and flood lights vary little in style.
  • Draw attention to the effect not the fixture.
  • 20 Watt Halogen lamp is most common but 10-75 watt lamps are available.
  • Used for façade and up lighting.
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FAÇADE LIGHTING
  • Light up the face of your home for added security and beauty.
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UP LIGHTING
  • Up lighting ornamental trees is the most popular effect in professional lighting systems.
  • Adds depth and ambience to the landscape.
  • More balanced light than house floodlights.


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PATHWAY LIGHTS
  • Accents and highlights landscaping.
  • Adds safety to pathways and steps.
  • Allows for individual “style”. Many varieties of looks and effects.
  • Avoid the “Runway” look.


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DECK LIGHTING
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Water Features
  • Get an extra sparkle when lighting a water feature.
  • Under water lamps are also available.
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SPECIALTY ITEMS
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