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 making it my mission to reduce to overall count. Path lighting can be beautifully exquisite and an asset to your home. That said, poorly designed, cheap path lighting looks just that – poorly designed and cheap. If you are considering adding path lights this spring, please don’t go the cheap, plastic route, for reasons other than my aversion to them.
Many homeowners who choose the cheap route do so because it is not a big investment. They can set these lights themselves quickly and easily and do not have to invest the money they would for a professionally installed outdoor lighting system. However, over time, such lights really aren’t such a bargain. Remember that you get what you pay for. Cheap, plastic path lights may last a season, but they won’t stand the test of time, especially here in the Clearwater and Tampa Bay area where our salty sea air will take its toll on them. While in the short term they cost less, having to replace them frequently will begin to make up the difference in price.
All path lighting fixtures from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater and Tampa Bay are made from long lasting copper. Such materials have been used to craft maritime equipment for centuries because they are resistant to corrosion. Our fixtures will last many years and will become even more beautiful with age as they develop a fashionable patina finish. They are also made here in the United States.
Whether you are lighting the walkway to your front door, using lights as a guide along your driveway, or placing them around your pool deck, gazebo, or seating area, our path lights will add beauty for years to come. Their color blends into the natural landscape of gardens and creates beautiful accents for shell, stone, or mulch covered paths. Maybe you already own some of the cheap, plastic path lights and have come to realize they can’t meet your expectations. We can fix it for you, and our designers will ensure your lights are perfectly placed to create the most attractive scene.
The paths we walk are important. They lead us home, guide us through natural beauty, and usher us into the places we can relax and be ourselves. Be sure that these areas shine with elegance by choosing the very best path lighting. Contact Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater and Tampa Bay today.
Robert van der Putten, Owner
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay
727-785-6000 or 813-237-0340