Landscape design can take your space from good to stunning with some very easy changes. When it comes to water gardens, adding the right kind of lighting can brighten up the space at night and add to the overall feel. Specialty Water Gardens & Landscapes in Columbia, MO, has been implementing lighting into their designs for years and have a few tips on how to work them into your space.

Consider Perspective and Angles

When it comes to placement of your water garden lighting, consider all the different perspectives and angles someone could be seeing them from. While lights might be beautiful walking into the garden, they might look odd from your seating area. Consider how they are installed and where they are placed.

Don’t Over Do It

Less is more in the world of lighting, especially outdoors at night. It doesn’t take a ton of fixtures to create a romantic or impressive aesthetic in your water garden. Choose a few features to be your main focal points; anything more and you might feel like you’re at an airport. Focus on your pond, waterfall, or plants — but don’t forget some pathway or stair lights for safety!

Consider Fixtures Carefully

Fixtures can be all sizes, colors, and your intensity can be from warm and soft to white and bright. Consider what you enjoy most; silver or bronze fixtures that stand out, or black ones that blend in so the light is the focus? Starting with the material makes it easier to narrow down your options when choosing a design.

Ready to create your dream water garden, lighting and all? Specialty Water Gardens & Landscapes has an array of designs and landscape maintenance services to offer your home. Call 573-442-9027 to ask your lighting questions and to arrange services.