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Enjoy the Night- with outdoor lighting The trend toward more use of a home’s outdoor space shows no signs of stopping. Homeowners want to maximize their living space by extending their home’s exterior and making the most of the Coastal Living we are so fortunate to have here in North Florida. There are typically thousands of square feet of living space outside. That space can be filled with kitchen equipment that rivals the inside and seating and tables that deliver the same type of comfort as interior furnishings. Look for lighting to follow this path. Exterior chandeliers and pendant lighting continues to grow in pop- ularity, but LED landscape lighting remains a viable way to accent to these outdoor spaces. Outdoor lighting can create By: Sam Gramling a beautiful design for your home and enhance the already inviting outdoor spaces. You can create a masterpiece by lighting up your yard, pond, garden, trees, dock, and more. The extra lighting provides increased safety after dark. In addition to making it easier to maneuver around the outside of your home, outdoor lighting also helps improve security for your home. A well-lit home is certainly a deterrent for crime.