If you have an existing outdoor lighting system that’s aged or fails to perform, you are not alone. It’s estimated that 85% of existing systems in this region are non-functioning. Upon inspection of your system, you may find fixtures or wiring made from materials that are lower quality or react negatively to the environment causing … [Read more…]
Illuminating your neighborhood entrance, its sign and the landscaping surrounding the entry truly signals to visiting guests that they’ve arrived to a place that’s a little beyond the ordinary. There is a certain feel of elegance and even increased stature that comes about simply from having a welcoming main entryway into the community. Custom lighting … [Read more…]
One of the most personally rewarding parts of being a homeowner is the selection of your favorite decorative elements, items and accessories for your home’s interior and exterior that truly define your personality and individuality. Even in a development where the basic layout of the homes seem similar, no two residences are the same. Your … [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…]
To be an artist or to possess artistic ability one must have the right balance of vision and skill. Artists surround us in all walks of life and they often have careers in which art plays an integral part. Although painters, wood crafters and sculptors are the professions one would think of first, artists can … [Read more…]
Installing an outdoor lighting system will enhance the beauty of your home at night, however, there are more reasons than just ambiance to consider exterior lighting. While having an in-home security system, such as one by ADT of Tampa (stephencollins@adt.com) provides you with safety and security, when combined with an outdoor lighting system, you, your … [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…]
A home owner’s association( HOA) has a responsibility to promote safety and bring a sense of warmth to a community. HOAs often turn to decorative outdoor lighting to bring that ambiance and comfort to a neighborhood, which also adds a lot of beauty and value to the homes within. However, many communities rely on gas-powered lanterns to … [Read more…]
In keeping with one our most recent posts, “Clearwater & Tampa Bay outdoor lighting is helping neighborhoods make a grand entrance!“, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater and Tampa Bay just finished up a dramatic neighborhood entrance makeover through lighting! When we initially met with the President of the Home Owner’s Association in this particular neighborhood, … [Read more…]
Have you ever visited a friend or family member for the first time in a community or subdivision you aren’t familiar with? It is true that today’s technology makes “finding” their home a little easier with the luxury of GPS — but, trying to find a new neighborhood in the evening can be tricky nonetheless. … [Read more…]
Valentines Day is just around the corner; isn’t it time to choose a gift for your beloved one that truly signifies the feelings you have for them? Let’s face it, flowers, as lovely as they are will quickly wilt and lose their vigor. Much is the same with chocolates because if not enjoyed in a timely … [Read more…]
Gas lighting used to be the most popular type of outdoor lighting. It was used for centuries because of its cost effectiveness but now that electricity is economical, gas lighting is used primarily to display an old-world charm. The problem that remains is the cost of the gas and keeping those lights running. Whether in … [Read more…]
When it comes to unique lighting situations, it is best to use a professional outdoor lighting company. Why? Because companies like Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay can come up with creative ways to use outdoor lighting fixtures. Professional installation also ensures the fixtures will look great and no wiring will be showing. … [Read more…]
Light Emitting Diodes, or LEDs, are definitely becoming more mainstream these days. In fact, almost all of our new Tampa outdoor lighting installations use LED fixtures and many of our clients are upgrading their halogen systems to LED. The questions from our customers used to be about the advantages of LED; the energy efficiencies, lower … [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…]
August is not just the last month of summer, it has also been designated as the official month for such diverse topics as: curb appeal, catfish, family fun, golf, eye exams, picnics, peaches, water quality and romance awareness. At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay, we wondered how many different ways we could … [Read more…]
There’s nothing quite so relaxing as a night spent on the lanai in the Clearwater and Tampa Bay areas. Cool breezes and salt air rejuvenate you, and time slows down. While you can certainly experience these moments with only moonlight to illuminate this outdoor living space, you may well knock your shin against the coffee … [Read more…]
Spring is the season of new beginnings. During the spring, we celebrate life and newness. This season, while you are planting new flowers, dying eggs, and trying to catch a glimpse of baby birds and bunnies, think about a new beginning for your outdoor lighting system. This new beginning will bring savings to you and … [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…]
Sometimes creating the perfect outdoor lighting solution can be as simple as finding the perfect fixture. Recently, we completed a commercial job for a restaurant that is a wonderful example. The project involved illuminating a lovely palm tree located in an island out front of a busy restaurant. The area is surrounded by pavers and … [Read more…]