Top Outdoor Lighting Trends in 2021
Like so many things post-COVID, outdoor lighting trends have drastically changed over the past year. Numerous people started investing in their homes more than ever in 2020; suddenly unused patios were nightly hangouts, abandoned decks were given new life, family barbecues became common again, and everyone realized the importance of functional, attractive outdoor lighting. We expect this passion for landscape lighting to continue through 2021 with these top outdoor lighting trends:
Smart Lighting
Everything in your home can be controlled by your phone, so why not your outdoor lighting too? Well, manufacturers are building outdoor lighting fixtures with Wi-Fi integration so they can be linked to an app and controlled remotely! Smart lighting users can control everything from changing colors to adjusting brightness with a few taps on their phones. Some manufacturers are even taking this a step further by allowing users to program their lighting with custom colors, patterns, or routines. Combining smart lighting with other smart home features such as video doorbells or motion sensors can help keep your home well-lit and safer.
Low Voltage
Low voltage lighting is a trend that we fully embrace here at Decorating Elves…did we mention that our owner is the only Certified Low Voltage Lighting Technician in the Tampa Bay area? Low voltage lights are safer and more energy-efficient as they require less power to run. These bulbs are also typically smaller than normal bulbs, which allows designers to fit them into more places and be more creative with their layouts. Since most low-voltage lights are LED, users will also enjoy a much longer lifespan than some other outdoor lighting.
Custom Colors
Plain, boring white lights are out the door in 2021. Most people want lights that can be customized to whatever color — or combination of colors — they like for the moment, whether that be for the different seasons or special events. With a custom outdoor lighting plan using RGB LED strips, homeowners will get more color control than they ever imagined!
Permanent Fixtures
People might want their lighting colors to change, but don’t care for the idea of constantly changing the fixtures themselves. Years of putting up holiday lights in November just to take them down after the New Year has made more and more people want permanent lighting fixtures that are efficient throughout all of the seasons. Modern trends toward recycling have also influenced homeowners to find lighting solutions that won’t end up in a tangled ball or the trash can, come January.
Traditional Holiday Looks
Being stuck at home throughout 2020 inspired a return to tradition for many families, including through their holiday decor. Traditional holiday lighting is hitting the scene big this year; expect to see pumpkin orange at Halloween, earth tones for Thanksgiving, while red and green dominate Christmas color palettes.
Our team at Decorating Elves can show you how to take 2021’s outdoor lighting trends and make them work for your property. Your outdoor space can be just as comfortable as the indoors with an alluring lighting setup that you control on your terms. Call us at 1-800-MY-LITES today to schedule a consultation with our landscape and holiday lighting experts, and find out why we already have so many satisfied customers in and around Tampa Bay.