Enjoying the sea and salt air are considered to be among the many benefits to living on the coast. However, coastal elements can be a detriment to outdoor surfaces not suited to this type of environment. This includes outdoor lighting fixtures made of inferior materials such as plastic and corrosive metals. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater … [Read more…]
At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay we have seen it all in terms of outdoor landscape lighting fixture quality and we’ve narrowed it down to three types—the good, the bad and the ugly. Unfortunately for consumers, the bad and ugly have flooded the market and they are horribly inferior units that do … [Read more…]
Do you have an existing outdoor lighting system with sporadic, non-functioning fixtures? Maybe you have an existing outdoor lighting system that doesn’t highlight many of the areas you frequent in the evening? Or maybe you have remodeled or made exterior improvements that would benefit from a few well-appointed outdoor lights? If your answer is yes … [Read more…]
If you are in the market to add, or update, an outdoor lighting system to your home and landscape it’s wise to do your homework because all outdoor lighting is not created equal. If you want an outdoor lighting system that will enhance the beauty and functionality of your home and landscape with quality and longevity in … [Read more…]
With over 10 years of experience designing and installing professional outdoor lighting in the Clearwater & Tampa Bay area, we’ve seen many systems in poor working order and shabby condition. In fact, we find that the #1 issue plaguing older systems is that they are in desperate need of a good tune-up, and in desperate need … [Read more…]
Just say NO! That’s right, just say no to cheap fixtures when it comes to your outdoor illumination, especially in our coastal area of Clearwater & Tampa Bay. They may seem like a deal when you buy them, but beware that they will cost you a heap in replacement and/or repairs later because they are … [Read more…]
The right lighting makes all the difference when it comes to enjoying your pool and surrounding areas at night. Much the way cafe lighting makes any outdoor event more festive, skillfully designed and installed exterior lighting creates a special ambiance around your pool and throughout your landscape. In addition to its aesthetic benefits, outdoor lighting … [Read more…]
As part of the Outdoor Living Brands family of companies whose operational vision is to enrich lives with a wide array of products and services which celebrate living outdoors, we here at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater and Tampa Bay strive to keep up with the latest trends for the outdoor lifestyle so we may … [Read more…]
Let’s face it; in our experience, most homeowners and business owners who have outdoor lighting love outdoor lighting. This includes clients that have watched their systems degrade over time. If your system includes fixtures or wiring made from materials that are lower quality or react negatively to the environment they are more likely to “age” prematurely and … [Read more…]
Properties in the Clearwater and Tampa Bay area come in all shapes and sizes. This is not limited to the layout of homes. Lots vary greatly too. Just because a lot is small doesn’t mean that it is not well-landscaped, gardened, and tended with care. But when it comes to outdoor lighting, small spaces do … [Read more…]
There are many types of gazebos and with each gazebo comes a vast array of possibilities to enhance it with Tampa Bay outdoor lighting. Gazebos are used to provide shade from the hot Florida sun all the while providing an ornament element to your outdoor spaces. Some gazebos are freestanding while others are attached to … [Read more…]
Do you find that your old outdoor lighting system is not producing the same lighting effects it did when it was first installed? Has your landscaping grown so much that it now blocks your fixtures from illuminating properly? Or, has the Florida environment corroded your metal fixtures beyond recognition? If any of these are true, … [Read more…]
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay present the best outdoor lighting for your home, trees, pathways, pool areas and more. With custom designs, high quality fixtures, strong guarantees and professional customer service, you’ll be happy you chose Tampa Bay’s best outdoor lighting company. Robert van der Putten, Owner Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of … [Read more…]
Sometimes, our friends and neighbors can inspire us to improve. Of course, this does not mean we copy, but we do take inspiration from them. Recently, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay acquired a new client through such a situation. While we were completing a job for one client, a neighbor noticed our … [Read more…]
Quality makes a difference. Whether you are buying a car, looking at furniture, or picking a new outfit, you want the products you buy to look good and last. The materials you use to beautify your property are no different, and choosing quality products will save you time and additional money later. When adding outdoor … [Read more…]
The Tampa Bay area is a beautiful place to live with sunlit beaches, regal palm trees and warm ocean breezes. I really enjoy being so near the water and the coast with its tranquil sounds and rushing tides. As relaxing and comforting as they are to me, I also know that these elements can … [Read more…]