Exterior illumination is essential for any property. Homes and businesses need proper outdoor light fixtures to secure the building, greet guests, and to guide the way on foot paths and stairwells. From floodlights for the yard and driveway to lanterns and chandeliers above the doors; outdoor lighting serves to protect and provide the kind of aesthetic enhancement that will make for a more inviting space and help your home stand out.

Outdoor lighting designs are offered in selections such as traditional, vintage or modern styles. They come in a variety of finishes that will match the decor of your home or business.

Floodlights, while often considered ‘plain’, are another important lighting tool. They illuminate full, wide-open spaces, such as driveways, parking lots or a back yard. Motion sensors match well with floodlights: they’ll turn on automatically when someone approaches. This feature is useful for both safety and security.

For the home, lanterns offer an alternative to plain old floodlights to help greet guests and guide path ways to your front entry. Hanging, wall mounted, and post mounted lanterns come in different finishes and styles. Traditional style wall mount lanterns are a neighborhood favorite.  Post mounted lanterns are great when placed at the front of the driveway, making your home easy to find for guests navigating through your neighborhood.

The right lighting truly enhances the outdoor environment to make your home have great curb appeal. Bollard lights are a great way to light up pathways on your property. Trees and gardens can come to life at night with carefully placed accent lighting. Use rail lights to assure your steps and stairs are safe for you, your family, and your guests.

Enclosed porches are a great place to escape for some fresh air, for keeping the greatness of the outdoors in and the bugs out. On outdoor chandelier or lamp provides a simple, yet elegant upgrade. Chandeliers add a unique accent that can be a real conversation starter as well as create a calming environment. Outdoor lamps provide light wherever you need it. As with the other lighting fixtures, outdoor lamps and chandeliers come in a variety of colors and finishes to suit your tastes.

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This Foyer includes, Thirteen-by-thirteen stone-finished tile flooring, Gathering ceiling fixture, Six-paneled entry door with deadbolt lock, storm door and sidelight windows with treatments, High profile molding, Window blinds and is Open to Living and Dining Room.

The Living Room offers, hardwood flooring, Soaring two story vaulted ceiling, Volume picture windows with blinds, Window blinds, Hampton Bay lighted ceiling fan with temperature and dimmer remote control, High profile molding, Gas starting fireplace with ceramic logs, screens, twelve-by-twelve stone-finished tile surround, and oak decorative mantle, Staircase with neutral carpeting, oak railings and spindles and is Open to Foyer, Eating Area and Family Room.

This Separate Dining Room features, Hardwood flooring, Dining chandelier, Box bay window with blinds and treatments, High profile molding, Swivel door to Kitchen and is Open to Foyer.

The Kitchen includes, Thirteen-by-thirteen stone-finished tile flooring, Ceiling fixtures, Recessed lighting, Oak cabinetry with Lazy Susan, Forty-two inch oak upper cabinetry with molding, and wine holder, New granite surface with new stone-finished decorative tile backsplash, Double stainless steel sink with disposal and pull out faucet, Built-in Whirlpool microwave oven, Built-in Whirlpool Gold gas cooktop, Whirlpool double oven, Whirlpool dishwasher, Side-by-side Whirlpool refrigerator with automatic ice and water dispenser, Pantry closet and is Open to Eating Area and Living Room.

This Eating Area features, Thirteen-by-thirteen stone-finished tile flooring, Dining chandelier, Slider with vertical window blinds open to Patio and Backyard and is Open to Kitchen and Living Room.

The Main Level Powder Room features, thirteen-by-thirteen stone-finished tile flooring, oak vanity cabinetry with sitting/dressing area, vanity light fixture, Kohler sink, lighted ceiling ventilation and Kohler commode.

The Main Level Hall includes, hardwood flooring, ceiling fixture, guest coat closet, oak railings and spindles.

This Main Level Mud/Laundry Room offers, thirteen-by-thirteen stone-finished tile flooring, ceiling fixture, utility tub, storage closet with shelving, window blinds, (please exclude the Maytag washer and dryer)

The Master Suite features, Double door entry, Hardwood flooring, Romantic cathedral ceiling, Hampton Bay lighted ceiling fan with temperature and dimmer remote control, Transom window, Window blinds and treatments, His and Hers separate walk-in closets with hardwood flooring, ceiling fixtures, wire shelving and attic access and a Private Luxury Master Bath.

This Private Luxury Master Bath features, Thirteen-by-thirteen tile flooring, Cathedral ceiling, Oak vanity cabinetry, His and Hers double Kohler sinks, Vanity strip lighting, Volume half circle window, Kohler Jacuzzi tub with jets and tile surround, Separate Kohler shower with tile surround, glass surround and glass sliding doors, Window blinds and treatments, Lighted ceiling ventilation and Kohler commode.

The Family/Guest Bedroom includes, Neutral carpeting, Vaulted ceiling, Window blinds and treatments and a Full wall closet.

This Family/Guest Bedroom features, Neutral carpeting, Vaulted ceiling, Window blinds, Transom window with treatments and a Full wall closet.

This Loft includes, Neutral carpeting, Vaulted ceiling, Window blinds, Oak railings and spindles and Overlooks the Living Room.

The Full Hall Bath features, Tile flooring, Oak vanity cabinetry, Kohler sink, Vanity strip lighting, Mirrored medicine cabinet, Kohler tub/shower combination with tile surround, and transom window, Lighted ceiling ventilation and a Kohler commode.

The Upper Level Hall features, neutral carpeting, vaulted ceiling, ceiling fixture, linen closet, oak railings and spindles and overlooks the Living Room and Staircase.

This Recreational Room offers, Berber carpeting, Track lighting and a Wall display shelf.

Additional Features:
This Drewhill II has larger rooms then original models
New Bellawood hardwood flooring with 30-year guarantee only 8 months old!
Central air-conditioning
Central humidifier
Sump pump
Attached three-car garage with ceiling fixtures, attic access, work bench, window blinds, automatic openers and transmitters
Partially finished partial Basement with two separate crawl spaces and ceiling fixtures
Built-in Hot Tub Room with Hot Tub
Professional landscaping
Brick paver walkways and patio
Water rights to Deep Lake with pier
Half acre next to outlot!
Asphalt driveway

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When choosing outdoor lighting for your home, consider the overall appearance of your home. For example, how are the lighting fixtures going to look from the curb, the driveway and the front door? Too few lights can get lost and fixtures that are too small may not produce enough light on a larger home. Too many lights or overly large fixtures can look mismatched and glaring on a smaller home. Outdoor lighting should create a comfortable, safe and secure lighting experience.

Types of “Outdoor Space Lighting”:

Post Mounted fixtures

These are used to illuminate an entrance/pathway or near a driveway to make locating the driveway safer and easier. Posts come in a variety of colors and generally need to be purchased separately from the light fixture.

Lantern/Wall Mounted fixtures

These can be used at any exterior door around the home including garage, basement, back and side doors, adding safety and security around entrances. Larger homes and homes with larger front entrances lend themselves to larger fixtures and/or to a fixture on each side of the door. Smaller homes and single doors are better suited with smaller lanterns or a single lantern. Lanterns are best hung just above eye level or at least 66” from the ground.

Ceiling Mounted fixtures

An excellent option for entrances with a porch or portico to help more adequately light the area.

Hanging Fixtures

Grand entrances and tall porches lend themselves to hanging fixtures. In order to insure adequate lighting, safety for taller guests and good distance from a swinging door be sure to hang the fixture high enough. 84” from the floor is a general guideline. Lamps and Chandeliers specifically made for outdoor use are becoming a popular decorative accent to outdoor porches, pools, cabanas and other covered outdoor spaces. A fixture suited for outdoor use will have “UL Listed For Use In Damp Locations” listed on the Details & dimensions tab. This notation will indicate that the product is suited for wet or damp situations.

Accent lighting

Comes in many designs including down light, flood light, mini-accent and well lighting. Accent lighting highlights landscaping, trees, architecture and more.

Deck lighting – step and rail

Step lighting makes using stairs safer and easier by reducing shadows. Rail lighting adds ambiance and safety for night gatherings. Post mounted fixtures can be used to highlight a deck and also increases comfort and ambiance during evening use.

Garden lighting

A decorative accent within a garden or landscaping to add interest and shed light on your beautiful space.

Path lighting

Highlights walkways through your yard, adding safety and beauty. A “Spread light” style is used to define the edges of a path where the grass or garden meets the walkway. Bollard lighting is taller and used to mark an entrance or path.

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