Sometimes people call our office to ask what it would cost per fixture for outdoor lighting. Seems like an easy question, right? But we just can’t quote per fixture. It doesn’t work like that, unfortunately. First of all, we need to know how many and which kind of fixtures are needed. Some fixtures cost more than others but are necessary …
Projects Outside Our Normal Service Area
At Southern Lights, we offer top quality landscape lighting services for North Carolina’s Triad. But we often get calls from folks asking, “Will you come out to my house to do outdoor lighting? Am I in your service area?” The answer is probably “yes!” In 30 minutes we can be in Southern Virginia. And some places that aren’t considered part …
What are the Most Important Elements of Outdoor Lighting?
There are many elements to outdoor lighting, but it all boils down to a trio of interconnected elements- design, components and installation. Design Design is how we achieve the desired results and make it look gorgeous! Good lighting design uses foundational principles, for sure, but does not get locked into a cookie-cutter approach where each home gets the same treatment …
How Can the Client Help Create a Successful Outdoor Lighting Project?
Most posts focus on how to choose a lighting designer and provider. Those guidelines are certainly helpful and important. No doubt. Of course the contractor must be good to guarantee success, but he is not capable of doing it all by himself. How do we avoid unrealistic expectations that lead disappointment and/or resentment? How can a client do their part to facilitate a …