We all have one or more elements of our landscape that are truly special. Whether it is a beloved statue overlooking your garden, patio courtyard, backyard gazebo or even an ethereal fountain by your pool — these are items that beg for attention both day and night. If you wish to highlight a single item in your … [Read more…]
Fall is the time of year when our minds move to planning and installing new trees, bushes and perennials to our Clearwater & Tampa Bay landscape. Planting during the cooler temperatures in the weeks ahead will give your new specimens time to develop a stronger root system making a healthier plant. Whether it is an extensive landscape addition, … [Read more…]
Right now, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay is almost at full capacity for our holiday lighting program. There are a VERY limited number of spots open for new customers, however we will soon be hanging out our “no vacancy” sign for the holiday season ahead. It may seem light years ahead, but … [Read more…]
With the Labor Day weekend and end-of-season backyard celebrations just around the corner, now is the time when you need backyard outdoor lighting the most. With this in mind, and while you are busy planning the guest list, food and fun, have you thought about how celebration-worthy your backyard will be after the sun goes down? … [Read more…]
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…]
Decorative outdoor lighting offers homeowners a completely different and distinctive look that goes beyond ordinary fixtures. Where most landscape lighting fixtures are meant to be hidden out of sight, these decorative fixtures beg to be seen as they are as stunning by day as they are at night. What makes our decorative lights special is their high quality … [Read more…]
Many of you know I’m a massive fan of European soccer, and I root for my PSV Eindhoven team from the Netherlands whenever I can. This year PSV celebrated substantial wins during the 2015–16 seasons, and I can say that as much as I vigorously support my favorite national team, I have the same fervor and … [Read more…]
The way you treat others clearly has a direct impact on the way you are treated. Most of us already know that it is wise to treat others in the manner you, yourself, wish to be treated. Some people call it karma, others refer to it as a transference of positive energy. This energy can … [Read more…]
I love being part of our local Business Networking International (BNI) group here in Clearwater. I learn a great deal from our weekly meetings. This week’s topic of how to achieve a warm and cozy feeling through outdoor lighting reminded me a lot about a hat I still own that is from my native Netherlands that has all … [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…]
“I could never stay long enough on the shore; the tang of the untainted, fresh, and free sea air was like a cool, quieting thought.” —Helen Keller Admit it, you could spend hours studying the dreamy hues that are cast over the ocean during sunset? Maybe you have set your alarm just a little early … [Read more…]
If you’ve either built a new home or moved into an existing one that lacks an outdoor lighting system entirely or has one that is antiquated and needs to be upgraded, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay can help new homeowners with the task. Moving into a new residence is fun and daunting … [Read more…]
Our goal at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay is to delight our clients in every way possible. We push ourselves to provide a high level of quality that will knock your socks off so you will rave to your family and friends about how we’ve done. Thanks to our customers’ positive reviews … [Read more…]
Illuminating an outdoor backyard wedding, graduation bar/bat mitzvah or other special event isn’t just about beauty, it’s also about function. At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay we can expertly illuminate your outdoor celebration to wow your guests and create a memorable setting that will be remembered for years to come. We can … [Read more…]
All path lighting is not the equal in terms of quality, and we know this for a fact because we’ve replaced plenty of our competitors low-grade ones for years. One major complaint we get from homeowners is that the lighting output and spread of light is just not wide enough on the competition’s cheap fixtures. … [Read more…]
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay is thrilled to support National Lawn and Garden month! All April long families are busy outside with garden based activities helping their gardens get their green on by re-seeding lawns, planting vegetables and flower beds, and cleaning up their front and back yards so they are ready … [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…]
Sometimes it is the most simple additions to our home, and landscape, that we take for granted. For example, as outdoor lighting professionals we often listen as prospective clients discuss the grandeur of landscape lighting as a whole. By no means are we downplaying the aesthetics and functionality of professional landscape lighting — however, each … [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…]
Illuminating a Water Feature Can Present Big Challenges that Require the Touch of a Pro to Get it Done Right! Adding a water feature to your property brings another level of ambiance and relaxation to the space due to the sound and the visual beauty. Behold a water feature with the treatment of professional outdoor lighting and … [Read more…]