Lead Designer
Creating Warmth, Elegance, and Continuity Through Light
In order to design the landscape lighting for this French Provincial estate, the primary focus was on creating a warm and inviting nighttime atmosphere that complements the home’s architectural character. A key consideration throughout the process was whether the lighting should simply follow the property’s natural appearance or introduce new visual scenes after dark.
Understanding how the estate’s natural boundaries would influence the perception of space in the evening was essential. These are the questions that must be answered when developing a cohesive lighting composition—questions that shape how the property is experienced once daylight fades.
To enhance the elegance of the estate, specific focal points were intentionally emphasized. This approach included uplighting the stone façade, ornamental trees, shrubs, pathways, gardens, pool, pool house, stone steps, and rear patio. Throughout the design, it was critical to maintain continuity of light, ensuring a seamless transition from one element to the next. The result is a balanced and refined landscape lighting composition that feels unified, intentional, and timeless.
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