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…]
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…]
It’s easy to forget that even when you choose a top-of-the-line system from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay, maintenance is a must. Sure, you take notice of how it looks at night when you’re hanging out outside with the family, but other than that, are you really paying attention to the shape … [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…]
It is almost pool time here in the Clearwater and Tampa Bay areas. With temperatures consistently in the 70’s, it’s just a matter of time. So why not take that time to spruce up your pool area? Adding pool area lighting increases the number of hours you can use your pool and helps keep the … [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…]
No, we don’t see this every day, but occasionally, Mother Nature throws some unconventional wear and tear on the outdoor lighting systems installed and serviced by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater and Tampa Bay. This past week, we were called out for maintenance and found a snake had made this client’s transformer box into its … [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…]
In last week’s post, we spoke briefly about the new year and why it is a great time to make improvements to your outdoor lighting system. This week, we’d like to continue on this track. Hopefully, you are still motivated to keep your New Year’s resolutions and haven’t let them slip by the wayside just … [Read more…]
There’s no better feeling than starting the year off right. Whether that means eating healthier, exercising more, spending more time with family, or finally fixing up that spare room, I’m sure you have a number of improvements you’re already planning to make. While this week may not feel like the best time to be outdoors, … [Read more…]
It’s the week before Christmas, when all through the place, our holiday lighting is finished with smiles from our client base. Their lighting is hung by the trees and roof line with care, in hopes that the festivities are enjoyable to share. And now that their homes and outdoor spaces are light for the holidays, … [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…]