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Garden path lighting - Choosing decorative fixtures

There are many fixtures to choose from but sticking with the top lighting brands will help assure you that your lighting design will illuminate the garden long term. You can buy garden path lighting online or find a local outdoor lighting store in your area.

One of the first objectives before buying is to have a plan that is cohesive and will highlight your garden path at night as well as bring out the beauty and focal points in your landscape. By using a range of outdoor lighting fixtures including: focal, area, step and security lighting; you will be able to achieve a balanced lighting design.

See our article on path lighting: this piece is short, but includes several important tips to consider before getting your garden's lighting underway.

Decorative choices

Several brands: Focus, Arroyo Craftsman, Kichler, Unique, Nightscaping, FX Luminaire, Hinkley, Seagull, Progress and more produce exterior fixtures designed with weatherproof components and materials. Above ground garden pathway fixtures are typically designed to hold the lamp or light. However, a great emphasis is placed on fixture decoration, and much of the time commercial projects and home owners alike look to buy pathway light fixtures that complement their outdoor décor.

While we don't all have the same lighting objectives, budget or style, it is a good idea to shop for quality. You can shop for price or quality, but it's best to marry the two. Choosing fixtures such as Malibu landscape lighting is an option, yes, but what about the long term reality of these fixtures. You will be better off choosing a brand, such as those mentioned above, that while costing more upfront will cost you less in future replacement.

Garden path lights come in a variety of finishes. You can choose from black, white, verde, bronze and iron. A variety of shapes and sizes are also available: mushroom, tulips, pagodas, bollards, pinnacles, sanibels, florals, ultras and more. To complement your home and garden décor you can choose path lights from styles such as mission/craftsman to contemporary design.

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