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We’ve been around for quite some time. Over 20 years. And in that time, we’ve grown. We’ve had great adventures, and stretched ourselves professionally. We’ve scored some major triumphs, and made some mistakes. We’ve learned so much! And in that amount of time, a company develops a reputation. It never fails to warm my heart to hear someone say: …
One of the biggest challenges about anything outdoors is protection from the elements. Sun, wind, rain, and moisture all take their toll on outdoor products. We’ve all seen how the sun can fade and literally change the color of something. Or how moisture can get inside something and create mold or rot. It’s a constant battle. There are ratings to …
Many homeowners find themselves frustrated when picking out the right fixtures for lighting. Many store providers incorporate a one-size-fits-all approach for all projects, which is not an attractive approach for outdoor lighting. This approach ( otherwise known as ‘production build’) fails to consider the unique requirements of both the landscape and the homeowner. Hence, more than half of your desired lighting system …
For some people, just the concept of outdoor lighting itself is new! Perhaps their notion of “outdoor lighting” is a fixture by the door, and the big, bulky flood light at the corner of the garage or house that lights up the whole yard (also known as “Prison Yard Chic”). But outdoor lighting is so much more!! Not only does …
There are several benefits associated with having an outdoor lighting system installed in your yard, summed up in our tagline, Safety. Security. Serenity. We’ve discussed the benefits many times here on our blog. But what about the dark side of lighting, like light pollution? (ha-ha! Get it? “Dark side?” Oh, I just crack myself up!) Light pollution is caused by …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
