Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “custom lighting”
Outdoor lighting today has so many options—how do I decide what the right fixture is? There is no one fixture which does it all, that’s for sure. The proper fixture is determined by several factors. But the first and most important factor is to always start with quality fixtures. Do not settle for junk. You will regret it. Lighting Technique …
Long gone are the days of a deck simply being a square with a table, 4 webbed chairs, an umbrella and a grill. Decks and patios today are outdoor living rooms. They have inviting furniture with cushions and pillows, TVs, fire features, water features, plants and flowers, sometimes even curtains, kitchens and more. These outdoor living rooms allow our lifestyle …
If you are fortunate enough to have a water feature in your yard, you already know what a peaceful atmosphere it creates, how relaxing the sound of water is, and how much beauty a water feature adds to your home, especially when the water sparkles and jumps with reflected sunlight. But that all goes away when the sun goes down. …
Of course money is a factor in making a decision for landscape lighting! The price is what we see first and no one wants to waste money. But sometimes what seems like a good deal is a disaster in disguise. A good lighting system is an investment. A poor lighting system is a money pit. “The Other Guy” There are …
Will adding a customer outdoor lighting system really increase my home’s resale value? Yes. But please don’t add lighting just for resale, unless your realtor suggests it. A home’s value is tricky to nail down. There are so many variables: location, lot size and condition, age of components (like A/C units, roof, water heater, etc.), choice of material, style, etc. There are some …
One thing that almost always strikes me is the obvious differences in the quality of outdoor lighting systems installed in some homes in upscale neighborhoods. You spend so much time choosing the right brick or stone, trim colors, cabinets, flooring, counters, etc., wouldn’t you also invest in how your home looks at night? Why let it disappear after dark? Don’t beautiful homes deserve …
Focal feature lighting (also known as accent lighting) is basically any lighting that draws special attention to a specific feature such as architecture, a water feature, statue or sculpture. Simply put, it highlights things we want people to be aware of or notice in our yards. This form of lighting is quite popular in North Carolina due to its aesthetic appeal. With the right …
