Five Ways to Use Lighting to Increase a Home's Curb Appeal
HGTV's John Gidding offers his advice on how to help homeowners use outdoor lighting to spruce up a home's exterior.

2. Don’t overlook the front door.
In addition to being stylish, outdoor lighting should also be functional, providing much-needed illumination around areas like the front door.
“Outdoor lighting makes for a much more welcoming entrance,” Gidding says.
Pictured: Hinkley Lighting’s Freeport Collection features a classic New England design accompanied by a black finish and clear seedy glass for a traditional style that complements a variety of exteriors.
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