- Night lights serve a variety of functions.outdoor lighting - copy space image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.com
Night light displays serve various functional and decorative purposes. When choosing a display method, select a night light that will entertain, provide safety or show a festive spirit as the purpose of the light plays a role in how you display it. You can also set the light up on a timer so it turns on and off consistently at the times you want and helps conserve energy by only illuminating when you want it to. - Night light displays are a way to showcase an outdoor patio, deck, built-in furniture or garden. Wall-mounted lanterns or chain-hung pendants are designed to bathe entertainment areas in ambient light, allowing for night time enjoyment of outdoor living spaces. Place lanterns and wall-mounted light fixtures on exterior doorways including the garage, front, side and back doors. Ceiling-mounted fixtures, as well as hanging fixtures, are ideal for entrance areas, including porches and other covered outdoor spaces. Accent lighting is a common way to display and highlight trees, landscaping and architecture. Accent lighting is found in various designs, including flood lights, mini-accents, down lights and well lighting.
- Safety night light displays are favorites with both business owners and homeowners alike. Proper night light displays help deter unwanted visitors during the night. Display motion sensor lights by installing them in the front or rear of the home or in other dark places where potential burglars can hide. The motion detectors turn the lights on when anything moves in the vicinity of the light. Install one near every entrance to your house as well as in any rooms on the ground floor that contain valuable objects. Other safety night lights include mounted fixtures, which make spotting entrances and pathways around your home easier. Deck light displays include step lighting, rail lighting and edge lighting to outline the shape of the deck and make walking up and down stairs safe while adding a touch of ambiance as well.
- A plethora of options are available to display night lights during the holiday season or for other festive events. Options are as simple as hanging a festive string of Christmas lights or displaying the Star of David or as elaborate as synchronizing an entire night light display to music. Inflatable night light displays add a festive touch during the holiday season and are found in various winter-themed designs. "Going green" has become common in the late 2000s, and solar powered or LED eco-friendly lights allow you to install environmentally-friendly decorative night light displays.
