Community Lighting Styles: Choosing Your Neighborhood Lighting
There are many different areas for lighting when we think of neighborhoods for standard developments and HOA communities. Residential communities require different types and styles of lighting to accommodate many areas of a neighborhood for safety and aesthetic appeal. If you are a manger for a residential development, it can be tricky to determine what type of lighting is needed because there are so many options out there. In this blog, KB Electric LLC will go over the specific types of lighting areas for residential developments to better assist in choosing the correct community lighting styles for your specific lighting needs.
Community Lighting Styles For Entrances
The first area of business to address is the entrance to a residential development. When passerbys enter a community, the space needs to be well lit and welcoming. When we think of the type of lighting for a neighborhood entrance, we think of signage lighting, possible landscape accent lighting, and possible pathway lighting. Styles for these types of entrance lighting include but are not limited to:
- Bullet Spotlights (Uplighting) for signage and trees/shrubbery/gardens
- Modern or classic pillar lights on brick or post entry structures
- Modern or classic lantern lights on brick or post entry structures
- Gooseneck lights (Downlighting) for signage on brick entry structures
- Bollard lights for entryway paths
Community Lighting Styles For Street Lights
A well-lit street and parking lot for a residential development comes in many style options to choose from. We like the LED style options over the outdated HID because of the long-lasting lifespan and energy efficiency. Here are some of the LED street lighting styles to illuminate the community streets and parking lots:
- Shoebox lights
- Cobrahead lights
- Bell-shaped lights
- Acorn lights
- Lantern-shaped lights
Whether you are trying to decide on a specific style of lighting for your neighborhood or need help for new installation or replacements of community lighting, KB Electric LLC has you covered! We are fully licensed and insured, family-owned and operated since 2004, and use faith-based practices to ensure quality and safety for every job. Call us today for your community lighting needs! (267) 467-3178