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…]
The temperatures are really heating up in our area…so much so that many homeowners are spending more time in their backyard pools, especially in the evenings! The right lighting makes all the difference when it comes to the safety and enjoyment of your pool and surrounding areas at night. Much the way candlelight sets the … [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…]
During the spring and fall many Clearwater and Tampa Bay homeowners begin to move forward with exterior renovations. This is the season when many homeowners choose to take on their most elaborate landscape additions and improvements. This may mean installing a new landscape, outdoor living space addition or revamping an existing one. When contemplating any extensive or small exterior renovation project … [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…]
In the Outdoor Living Brand network of companies, no higher honor can be bestowed upon a franchise and its owner than to receive the President’s Award. One recipient is chosen among all Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchises, nationwide, and is based upon top-line sales growth, leadership, outstanding client service and the ability to build a strong team. … [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…]
You take pride in all the components of your lawn and gardens – the grass, trees, shrubs, flowers, and water feature. All of these bring beauty and serenity to your property. So does your sculpture. You put care into choosing it. It is a primary focal point of your yard, but at night, it gets … [Read more…]
Here in Clearwater and Tampa Bay, we love our pools. As summer’s swelter sets in, we need a place to cool off, and like kids, we don’t want to leave the pool once the sun sets. Actually for many of us, we may not even have an opportunity for a dip until evening, after work … [Read more…]
Our families at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay are just like yours – we love spending time out in the beautiful Florida weather, even when the sun goes down. In fact, this past Memorial Day weekend, many of us spent the holiday grilling out in the backyard and hanging out on with … [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…]
They are cheap, plastic, black, and just a little creepy. The light they emit has an ever so slightly blue tint. You know the ones I’m talking about, the path lights that look like they belong in a science fiction movie. There are way too many of these fixtures in our world, and I am … [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…]
Beautiful landscaping requires a lot of hard work, and maintaining a beautiful yard is not for the faint hearted. So you have every right to be proud of what you’ve accomplished in your yard. A lot of sweat went into it. With spring just around the corner, it is the perfect time to think about … [Read more…]
While the rest of the country is shivering in the cold, we are experiencing beautiful, mild weather here in the Clearwater and Tampa Bay area. 70’s and sunshine make living in Florida amazing this time of year. Just in time for the holidays, our weather is perfect for outdoor gatherings. Once the sun goes down, … [Read more…]
Nighttime is the most enchanting part of the day. The moon shines white against the dark blue sky, and the stars twinkle so they almost appear to have a pulse. No wonder ancient humans thought they were alive. At night, mood changes while the world falls asleep. Noise lessens, night birds sing, and a sense … [Read more…]
When it comes to outdoor lighting, plenty of people think it’s easy to install it themselves or forget to update their systems over the years. As the experts at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay will tell you, an amateur or haphazard job won’t just look like an eyesore – it could also … [Read more…]
The holidays are a special time for us all, a time for family, fun, reflection, and giving. With each holiday season, we do our best to create a memorable experience for our families, and we do this through sight, taste, sound, smell, and touch. I bet you can recall a specific holiday memory corresponding to … [Read more…]