{"id":6854,"date":"2023-06-02T02:16:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T02:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectoutdoorspaces.com\/?p=6854"},"modified":"2023-06-10T03:12:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T03:12:54","slug":"covered-deck-lighting-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/covered-deck-lighting-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Covered Deck Lighting Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When it comes to outdoor lighting, homeowners can be extremely creative with all available options. Outdoor lighting presents an exciting opportunity<\/strong> to create an incredible outdoor atmosphere for residents and guests alike, with lights highlighting certain features and defining specific areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A covered deck allows users to create a lighting design scheme that can include all the benefits of indoor lighting thanks to the roof overhead. The possibilities are limitless because a covered deck is essentially an outdoor room. You\u2019ll see the best results by employing multiple deck lighting sources.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n By treating your covered deck as an outdoor room, you can use various types of lighting. This will help create a layered effect that will make a great positive contribution to the space’s ambiance. Lighting on your covered deck can also provide safety while making it easy for guests to navigate the space at night.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Because you are essentially halfway between the outdoors and indoors, a covered deck presents numerous opportunities when it comes to lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lighting on your covered deck will make it easier for users to see while moving around the space. It will also add a certain safety element to the outdoor space, making it feel safer for your friends and family. In addition to this, the lighting on your covered deck will create a pleasing ambiance <\/strong>that will set the mood for whatever gathering you host in the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With outdoor lighting on a covered deck \u2013 as with indoor lighting \u2013 you should always opt for a layered effect.<\/strong> This means that you should use several different types of lighting in different ways to help create the desired atmosphere for the space. Remember that the focus with deck lighting is as much on creating an ambiance as it is on making it easier for guests to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this in mind, harsh lighting should be avoided. Instead, a covered deck should employ multiple sources of muted deck lighting that will provide sufficient light to see<\/strong> while creating a relaxing outdoor atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With an outdoor deck, there are exciting opportunities that will allow you to experiment with different lighting types. Lighting on a deck needs to be functional and aesthetically pleasing. Various types of lights on the market serve a dual purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sculptural dual-purpose deck and porch lighting often comes in the form of beautiful, contemporary furniture or d\u00e9cor pieces that feature lighting as part of their construction. For example, you could have a set of sculptural side tables with lighting underneath the table\u2019s surface.<\/strong> This provides light in the area without being overly bright, creating a warm, glowing atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suppose your covered deck has a pitched roof with an exposed ceiling. In that case, there is an exciting opportunity to highlight this architectural feature while providing soft lighting for the space. Dimmable up-lights can be installed between ceiling joists<\/strong> (preferably every second one) to send a warm glow of light up into the roof structure.<\/p>\n\n\nCovered Deck Lighting Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dual-function Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Uplights For Exposed Rafter Ceilings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n