A pond fountain can bring tranquility to any outdoor space. But you can go a step further by adding proper lighting to your Kasco fountains. So, if you plan to add this feature to your pond fountain, here are some tips to add the right lighting and create the perfect ambiance for your outdoors.
Light Planning
Before starting any lighting project for your Kasco fountains, you need to have a plan. Determine what type of ambiance your water features, consider the fountain, surrounding area, and existing landscape lighting. You may also take a video of the fountain at night to see the existing light and pinpoint the angles and locations that need more lighting. Make sure you keep the focus on the fountain lighting and also include the type of lighting you want to use in your plan.
Choosing the Lighting Angle
The angle of illumination is one of the most important considerations of fountain lighting. Lights for fountains are used to accent some features and enhance the water play on the surroundings. However, the wrong angle can cast a glare on the water or create a blinding beam of light from the fountain to the area. Make sure you put the lights at an angle that is away from the main seating areas.
Right Location or Placement
LED lights for fountains should be enjoyed without seeing the mechanics behind them. However, you also need to easily access the fixture for maintenance and cleaning. Consider how you can use the surrounding space to add drama to the fountain.
- Downlighting: These lights shine downward and can be hidden in the water feature. They are perfect for casting light on a fountain. It will give a gorgeous diffused glow on the water’s surface. But make sure you angle the lights properly and use cool colors to have a striking look from a distance.
- Uplighting: This can give your Kasco fountain a stunning effect. These lights work very well for pond fountains by adding more visibility and diffusing the light to give a beautiful effect. You can use colored lights to give the fountain more visual interest.
- Spotlights: Spotlights can be directed towards the fountain. It will draw attention to the pond fountain by creating fascinating reflection effects on the water.
Opt for Submersible LED Fountain Lights
Underwater lights will illuminate your fountain from within. You can also combine submersible fountain lights and external landscaping lighting to get the best results. Submersible lights can draw everyone’s attention to the most interesting fountain features. They cast an underwater glow, thus enhancing the general visual appearance of the fountain.
Light Color
Think about the mood you want to set before making any purchase to determine the color of the lights. White lights glowing underwater will create a calm, relaxing, and tranquil feel. You can opt for colored lights if you are not looking for a relaxing retreat. Colored lights can help create a lively, and eclectic ambiance. Some lights also change color at regular intervals.
Kasco manufactures warm white LEDs, LEDs with colored lens caps to change color with each change of lens (easy to do!), and remote controlled LED kits.
To Conclude
Choosing the right fountain lights is as important as picking the right fountain for your pond. So follow these tips to get the right lighting for your fountain so that your pond fountain becomes the highlight of your property.
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