Lighting a Gainesville yard
In the older neighborhoods near downtown and the university, the trees are the star. Mature oaks with wide canopies take uplighting beautifully, and a long front walk under them needs path light to be safe at night.
In newer neighborhoods on the west and northwest sides, trees are younger and the house does more of the work. Facade lighting, lit entries, permanent roofline lights and a well lit drive make the biggest difference there.
What Gainesville homeowners ask for most
Every yard is different, but these are the usual starting points.
- Uplights on the big oaks in the front yard
- Path lights along the front walk and the drive
- A warm wash on the front of the house and the porch columns
- Permanent roofline lights for game days and the holidays
- Repair of an older system that has stopped working