Outdoor task lighting is highly underrated in the landscape and if you’re one of those unfortunate people who has cooked a severely undercooked burger because you can’t see while you are cooking (and had to put it back on the grill), then you know how important task lighting can be. With all the stainless grills, high-end … [Read more…]
There is no shortage of magical images of outdoor lighting among home and garden media these days. It seems as though the ambiance of outdoor lighting is featured in every magazine in the newstand! Among the most news-worthy is festive lighting. Often referred to under a host of different names such as fiesta lighting, festival … [Read more…]
If you are a proud American, flying the US flag on your property either on a ground or building pole is a pretty obvious thing to do, but most people don’t realize that the American flag is also a great lighting opportunity whether you live in a home or have a commercial space. Believe it … [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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
If you are one of the fortunate homeowners lucky enough to live by the water, you know the beauty that ensues looking out at your property’s most prominent feature — the view. Having the backdrop of the ocean changes the entire aspect of your home and your property. It would be a shame to not be able 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…]
Did you know that Florida is one of the top states in the nation for retirees as well as snowbirds? Thousands of winter residents reside in the Clearwater and Tampa Bay area each year. Florida, of course, is a draw to snowbirds for its miles of beaches, semi-tropical climate, idyllic landscape, scenic splendor and wide range of activities to participate … [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…]
In just a little over two weeks, little goblins and ghouls will be running through our neighborhoods energized by the bags of sugary, chocolaty treats they carry with them. Even now, nights are getting longer in preparation for all the spooky fun. Then, right after Halloween is done, the Daylight Savings’ fall back will leave … [Read more…]
As temperatures cool, we come closer and closer to the holiday season. Thanksgiving is less than two months away, and Christmas is less than three! At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay, we love the holiday season, so we’re already counting down. You can too! Stay on top of how many days are … [Read more…]
What does your fall home improvement list encompass? Does it involve redecorating, remodeling or redesigning areas of your home and outdoor spaces? If so, you’ll want to be sure your gather ideas from the best social media site for all of these, the site for interior design, landscape design and home improvement called Houzz. And, … [Read more…]
Living in the Tampa area for so long I sometimes forget that many people outside of Florida do not know about lanai’s. To Florida natives, lanai’s are often the favorite parts of our homes. Whether it’s a small space for just a table and some comfortable chairs or a larger space that contains an outdoor … [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…]
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…]