When you’re coming home to the cabin or have invited friends for the weekend, outdoor lighting is very important. First impressions count and you want to set the mood and tone of your rustic retreat as soon as possible for both you and your guests.
Never before has outdoor lighting (or landscape lighting) made such an impact in a home or cabin’s presense as it does today, in modern times. Even if you are mimicking a simpler era there is still a lot you can contribute to the experience, out of doors.
As with the lighting in any other area of your home, take into account the layers of light involved and how each interact with other aspects of your cabin decorating.
Exterior wall sconces and post lanterns are a fun and fantastic addition to your wooded or lakeside retreat. The first thing to consider would be if the lighting you’ve found matches the overall style and feel of the exterior of your cabin. While some cabins are a weathered gray others are a brightly toned orange hue and, on the rise, are cabins of muted beige, sage greens and warmer tones.
Just remember that you aren’t stuck with the choices you’ll find in your local Home Depot or Lighting store. These stores cater to the masses and often have a small and boring collection to choose from. The best place, really, to shop for themed lighting is online where literally hundreds of suitable lighting options and designs are merely a mouse click away.
Rustic lighting is a great place to start to give your cabin the perfect aura from the path or driveway. Some of these designs are also stunning in summer cottages or lakeside homes.
Finally, outdoor lights have dual function. Not only do they provide added style and decoration but they are an essential safeguard for security measures. A porch or garage well lit is a much less attractive target for a possible intruder – four legged or otherwise. Having a well-lit entry also provides more security for guests entering the cabin for the first time who may be uncertain where the steps or landings are.
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