Transform Your Screened Porch With Lighting
Screened porches are unique spaces when compared to other rooms of your home for a number of reasons, including how lighting differs. Screened porches are self-lit during many hours of the day, but they need something additional for the evening hours and colder months. The addition of different lighting options into your screened porch allows for longer enjoyment of the space as well as the ability to change the overall feel. If you’re seeking to upgrade your screened porch, or want to change the appearance ever-so-slightly, continue reading for some great lighting options that will transform your screened space.
Decorative Lighting Options
For those who want to add some color, intrigue, and dimension into their screened porch space, this section is for you! String lights, lamps, lanterns, and decorations that light-up are the best screened-porch lighting options to change a bit of the feel while adding some more functionality. String lights are ideal for spaces with higher ceilings, or that are larger overall. Lamps, be those floor or table, are fantastic choices when you want less commitment to your light source but still want to try something new. Lanterns are amazing for summertime as they provide a cozy atmosphere while scaring away any bugs that may be nearby. Decorations that have lighting within them are perfect for seasonal entertaining. No matter the choice, decorative lighting is an opportune way to add change to your screened porch space while providing some functionality and less commitment.
Functional Lighting Options
When you’ve had a screened porch for a while and you need more lighting, functional lighting additions are for you. The installation of functional lighting typically is more of a commitment and more cost, but also provides you much-needed light that is bright and can be counted upon to do the job. Ceiling can lights, fans with adjoined lighting, track lighting, and many more options are available to make your screened porch the most well-lit outdoor space on the block! This option is by far the most transformational of the three overall options, but as aforementioned - it required the most commitment and money to pull off effectively.
Exterior Lighting Options
Sometimes the best way to accent your screened porch is with lighting that’s not even within the screened panels of your porch! By adding floor path lighting to the surrounding deck, plant lights that illuminate the nearby nature, and/or floating pond lights that lighten up the fish just below, exterior lighting can distantly add to the overall mood that your screened space aims to achieve. This style of lighting to assist in the transformation of your screened porch also is beneficial when guests and family want to explore more of the backyard once night has fallen. The distant exterior lighting options compliment the screened porch, provide subtle guidance for adventurous souls, and are a fantastic lighting option for those seeking a change to their exterior space.
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