Transcript: I was out taking my daily walk, and this is a house I pass every day. Quite lovely, right? This photo doesn't show the scale but you can see the quality of the construction. Gorgeous stained wood on the face of the walls; neutral smooth stucco.

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There was a team of people that really obsessed about the details on this house. What sparked the idea for this tip today is that I walked by at twilight — the lights were just coming on. Wow! This home is just even more beautiful at night.

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"Great lighting doesn't happen by chance."

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This didn't happen on accident. A fantastic architect and lighting designer were responsible. Here's the moral of the story: don't forget about or underestimate the importance of exceptional lighting design, especially at night.

 

Here are a few things you can do with landscape lighting to boost your curb appeal. Use bullet and wash lighting to showcase your home. Use flood and well lighting to add a lot of drama to the secondary elements like walls and tress. And garden and downlighting can subtly enhance your ground-level landscaping, as well as your pathways and steps.