July 30, 2011
Outdoor Lighting Trends
Did you know outdoor lighting has gone high-tech, with solar- and LED-powered technology? “Great improvements in LED technology allow for more diverse outdoor light fixtures,” says Charles Lyall, of Eurolite. LED lighting uses 75% less energy, while solar lighting does away with electricity altogether. “Solar power is especially on trend,” Lyall says. “When [run by] solar power, much of the new outdoor lighting can produce wonderful light year round.” The idea is to create a dim, romantic glow, allowing for clear views of the stars and a reduction in light pollution. Illuminated outdoor accessories are also popular. The new President’s Choice Solar Illuminated Planter, designed like a pot but as luminous as a lamp, is among the latest examples.
