Having lights that offer you safety isn’t just about ensuring that they don’t have loose wires or poor fittings. The lights you choose can also help keep you safe in and around your own home.
Inadequate lighting can cause far more accidents than many people realise. And it is not just the strength of the lights that is important, but rather the types of light you choose and the position they end up occupying.
After all, even the very smallest lights with dim bulbs can be far more effective than general ceiling lighting at illuminating dark alcoves and corners. Such accent lighting can help those dark and dangerous corners be bathed in just enough light to make sure that any potential home accidents are avoided as much as possible, without them seeming too bright.
The right ceiling lighting is obviously going to be vital too though, but safe lighting doesn’t just have to be confined to the interior. Lighting your way outside is going to be extremely important if you want to make sure that you don’t end up tripping on your way to the house on those dark winter nights. However, many of us still choose to leave outdoor lighting on if we are going to be getting back late – and those lights by the front door being left on end up being a perfect sign to burglars that no one is home.
Therefore the right outdoor lighting will keep you safe in two ways – firstly from accidents and secondly from opportunistic burglars who know exactly what that light by the door means. Instead try opting for path and garden lighting that can be left on every night to add to the looks of the house. Such lighting adds aesthetic benefits as well as safety and is far less likely to attract intruders as a result.