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The Perfect Outdoor Lighting Design for Smart Homes The Perfect Outdoor Lighting Design for Smart Homes

Improve the aesthetics of your home with the right outdoor lighting design

A professional outdoor lighting design can significantly improve the aesthetics of your Portland, OR home, but that’s not all it does. The outdoor lighting system can serve multiple purposes, especially during the winter and fall seasons when daylight is limited in the Northwest. Below we outline some of the benefits our clients can reap when working with us. 

How To Incorporate the 4 Main Types of Outdoor Lighting How To Incorporate the 4 Main Types of Outdoor Lighting

Utilizing a Layered Lighting Design to Create an Outdoor Oasis

Are you considering an outdoor lighting design for your Portland OR home? Because of the many clients we've worked with, we know that people are amazed at the difference creative lighting can make in their yard and home.

We also know that it’s easy to put off and even a little intimidating. So, let's break it down and look at the four main types of outdoor lighting and the designs that change the lives of homeowners.

Take Effortless Control Over Your Outdoor Landscape Lighting Take Effortless Control Over Your Outdoor Landscape Lighting

Voice control, a smartphone app, automation and more — explore all the ways you can control your outdoor lighting!

Control is one of the most crucial elements of outdoor lighting design. You may have dozens of lighting fixtures around your Lake Oswego, OR, property serving different purposes for security, entertainment, ambiance, and curbside appeal. If you don’t have an easy, streamlined way to control how and when you manage outdoor lighting, your system loses value because you probably won’t use it as much.

Luckily, smart systems offer multiple ways for you to access and personalize all your connected outside lights. Keep reading to learn more about smart lighting control!

How to Start Designing Your Smart Outdoor Lighting System How to Start Designing Your Smart Outdoor Lighting System

Keep these questions top of mind when you’re ready to install a new lighting system outdoors

Outdoor lighting can do so much more than help you see in the dark. With the right fixtures and the right outdoor lighting design, it can boost ambiance, improve safety and security, or increase your Portland, OR, home’s curb appeal.

Getting the right look starts with the design aspect. At Eighteen Group, our experienced team can evaluate your outdoor spaces and help you build a custom smart lighting design to showcase your home in its natural splendor. Keep reading to learn a few considerations to keep in mind before starting your design.