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HINKLEY'S GUIDE TO ILLUMINATING THE OUTDOORS. 8 ... lighting your landscape .... to guard against fire and conduit must be used when running wiring.
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STEPS TO GETTING YOUR LIGHTING RIGHT

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A complete guide to planning and placing landscape lighting fixtures

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DREAM HOME

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upgrading your home with landscape lighting

the top 5 advantages of lighting your landscape

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JUST YOUR TYPE an introduction to each eye-catching category

LANDSCAPE LIGHTING TECHNIQUES

MASTER OF YOUR DOMAIN

every need-to-know method for highlighting your home

settling on your project’s scope and scale

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ETCH-A-SKETCH helpful tips for plan-o-gramming your property

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COASTAL LIVING fabulous fixtures for every environment

MEGAWATT STYLE style standouts and cohesive collections for any exterior

ECO-KINDNESS simple steps for eco-concious lighting

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ENCHANTING EXTERIORS stylish solutions for outdoor living

LANDSCAPE LINGO essential technology and terminology for an educated exterior

6 LANDSCAPE LIGHTING 101 a complete guide to planning and placing landscape lighting

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8 STEPS TO GETTING YOUR LIGHTING RIGHT ensuring your final design is pure perfection

POWER TRIP tips for tried & true transformer calculations

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FIND LIGHTING YOU WILL LOVE every source you need to explore Hinkley’s tools, tips and trends!

Residential outdoor lighting is an amenity that requires careful consideration. Keep your eye out for tips in our T EC H TO O LK ITS throughout these pages for other crucial items to consider during your research process.

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HINKLEY HAS COLLABORATED WITH RENOWNED INTERIOR DESIGNERS TO BRING YOU DESIGN & LIGHTING ADVICE FROM THE PROS.

Look for their tips inside!

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HOME A wish list of home improvement projects is usually focused on upgrading interior spaces, like renovating a kitchen or bathroom. But think outside the box…literally! Landscape lighting, with its incredible range of products and applications, is a surefire way to improve your property and increase enjoyment of your green areas, whether you are inside or out. And practically speaking, you don’t need to pack up the dishes or reduce access to essential rooms while this home improvement task is accomplished.

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The yard, garden and architectural features of a property, no matter its size, can be a source of great pride and for good reason: it’s usually a big investment of time and money, not to mention sore muscles! So why enjoy this critical part of your residence only during the daylight hours?

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FOR SAFETY’S SAKE CA LL 8 11 TO H AV E YO U R U TI LIT Y C O M PA N I ES M A R K TH E L O C AT I O N O F U N D E R G R O U N D W I R E S A N D P I P E S B E F O R E Y O U D I G . T H E S E R V I C E I S U S U A L LY F R E E — A N D Y O U ’ L L A V O I D D A N G E R O U S A N D C O S T LY S U R P R I S E S !

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LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE TOP 5 ADVANTAGES OF LIGHTING UP YOUR LANDSCAPE: F L E X I B I L I T Y : You can start slowly and gradually add in more lighting features as



your time, budget or exterior space allow — it’s all in your hands!



I N C R E A S E D S E C U R I T Y : Eliminate the dark areas your home’s exterior for added

safety. E C O - E F F I C I E N C Y : LED technology is the backbone of any landscape lighting plan



and will provide long-term cost-savings and almost zero maintenance.



E X T E N D YO U R L I V I N G S PA C E : Crafting a well-lit outdoor living area creates a



multi-dimensional home that can be enjoyed day and night.



I M P R OV E D H O M E VA L U E : Well-designed landscape lighting will reinforce aesthetic



appeal and make your home look more sophisticated and well-maintained.

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PATH LIGHTING

Low level lighting to keep walkways bright and easily visible

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LET’S DIG IN! TO DETERMINE CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO GET YOUR EXTERIORS GLOWING , WE’ VE BROKEN LANDSCAPE LIGHTING OPTIONS DOWN INTO FOUR EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND TYPES SO YOU CAN ZERO IN ON THE ZONES YOU WANT TO ACCENTUATE. WHAT COULD BE EASIER?

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Directional beams to Used in wood or Emphasizes textured spotlight important masonry construction surfaces to landscape features to add safety and create added drama security

“Being able to see outside at night is a wonderful way to enlarge the feeling of the size of the property. The exterior becomes an extension of the interior and helps create the multi-dimensional home.” KATIE LYDON | KATIE LYDON INTERIORS N E W YO R K , N Y

DECIDING ON THE SCOPE OF YOUR PROJECT IS A CRITICAL FIRST STEP. Lighting up a single tree

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or adding path lights can usually be done relatively quickly and will provide a dramatic difference immediately. Smaller projects like these can often be achieved in one day on your own or with guidance from your local lighting showroom. For larger projects or properties with multiple areas or sloped lawns, enlisting the help of a lighting professional is recommended. Their knowledge of employing the correct ratio of lumens, beam spreads, lighting controls and proper layering techniques will make for a sophisticated design plan that is also energy-efficient. Take the time to research their portfolio of work and talk candidly about your goals and expectations. Larger projects require research and expert recommendations regarding the layout and installation to ensure it’s done properly.

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TECH NIQU ES CMON, ADMIT IT! We all do it: on an evening drive or leisurely walk after dinner it is fun to admire the welcoming glow of different homes and their landscaping. What makes one house stand out from the others? It’s often the remarkable effect of well-placed landscape lighting. Here is every need-to-know method for lighting up the night and making your home the talk of the block: