Everyone needs a place to get away from the worries and stress that so often bombard our lives. It’s nice to have such a place near home but also away from it. This affords us the ability to step away, catch a breath, and steal a few private moments without having to travel. For many, … [Read more…]
Unless you’re the type who enjoys picking out your tree the night before Christmas, you might want to consider getting a head start on decorations this year. The holiday outdoor lighting season is already in full swing at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay, and our schedule is filling up fast! It’s easy … [Read more…]
We’ve talked in detail about what holiday outdoor lighting can do to show off your festive spirit and get the whole family in the mood to celebrate the holidays together. While a highly trained expert will obviously help you create a wonderful, balanced holiday design, we think it’s important for every client to get an … [Read more…]
The changing season has crept up on us already – and it’s about to switch into overdrive next month when we all set our clocks back an hour. If you’re like us, you’ll likely walk out of the house before the sun’s all the way up, and the sky will be dark by the time … [Read more…]
October is just around the corner, which means families all over Florida will soon be thinking about the holidays. In fact, at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay, we’ve already started consulting with clients about how to transform their homes for the holiday season. Your consultation When you meet with an outdoor lighting … [Read more…]
Can you hear them? Night noises. Crickets, owls, whip-poor-wills, and tree frogs are among just some of the creatures that call the natural areas of Florida home. Here in the Clearwater and Tampa Bay areas, they live out their lives in wooded areas and marshes that are preserved and kept from urban development. Florida boasts … [Read more…]
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay present the best outdoor lighting for your home, trees, pathways, pool areas and more. With custom designs, high quality fixtures, strong guarantees and professional customer service, you’ll be happy you chose Tampa Bay’s best outdoor lighting company. Robert van der Putten, Owner Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of … [Read more…]
What comes to mind first when you think of outdoor lighting? Is it dramatic landscape lights attracting the neighbor’s attention as their beams highlight your palm trees, flowers, and shrubs? Or perhaps, it is the curb appeal our architectural lighting brings to your home by illuminating its best features. Landscape lighting and architectural lighting do … [Read more…]
Last week we wrote about Labor Day and Halloween outdoor lighting – which already has us in the holiday spirit. It’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to light up your home this holiday season, especially since once Thanksgiving is here the race is on for residents all over Clearwater & … [Read more…]
At this time of the year, it’s back to the grind for everyone. You’ve probably already taken your last vacation for the summer, the kids are heading back to school and the energy and excitement of summer is winding down. Coincidentally, it’s also about this time of the year that everyone begins counting down the … [Read more…]
Sometimes, our friends and neighbors can inspire us to improve. Of course, this does not mean we copy, but we do take inspiration from them. Recently, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay acquired a new client through such a situation. While we were completing a job for one client, a neighbor noticed our … [Read more…]
If you’ve lived in Clearwater long enough, you know you’ve got two options when the summer hits: either embrace the confinement of the indoors with the A/C on blast, or escape the heat by cooling off in the pool. But even after the sun goes down, with low temperatures barely dropping below 80º this month, … [Read more…]
Every Independence day, Americans paint the sky red, white and blue with spectacular fireworks and sparkling celebrations. We flock to the nearest open field or 4th of July festival to catch the show that only comes once a year. But Roman Candles and firecrackers only captivate a crowd for a couple of minutes before they … [Read more…]
Quality makes a difference. Whether you are buying a car, looking at furniture, or picking a new outfit, you want the products you buy to look good and last. The materials you use to beautify your property are no different, and choosing quality products will save you time and additional money later. When adding outdoor … [Read more…]
There is no denying the beauty of our home. Clearwater and Tampa Bay boasts sandy beaches, blue water, vibrant palms and tropical foliage. We could not imagine life without them. As such, we residents make it our mission to protect and care for our home. Like me, you are probably on the lookout for ways … [Read more…]
What do fathers and outdoor lighting have in common? Fathers and outdoor lighting both make us feel relaxed, comforted and safe. If your dad is like mine, I bet he takes pride in the countless hours he has spent in the yard, planting, weeding, and trimming. Fathers love their outdoor spaces so why not give … [Read more…]
The environment of the Tampa Bay area is, in one word, stunning. Due to our subtropical climate we get to enjoy some of the best vegetation in the entire country. Simply looking out your window will confirm that statement. You probably see a lush yard, thriving foliage, and at least one our state’s signature palm … [Read more…]
Though we may not have reached the summer solstice, Memorial Day has come and gone, so I believe it’s safe to say, it’s summertime. Summer is the season of backyard pool parties, more time with the kids, and days at the beach covered in sand. And while you already knew that summer was the time … [Read more…]
I hope that each of you had a wonderful holiday weekend. Memorial Day always seems to come at just the right time – when we are itching to spend more time outside. Did you spend the weekend with family and friends? Maybe you attended a cook out or barbeque at their home. Outdoors, you probably … [Read more…]
Conservation is important. Whether it is holding back a few extra dollars each month or preserving forests and beaches for our children to enjoy, saving is good for us all, and if you have been thinking about savings, the amount of energy your outdoor lighting system is consuming has probably crossed your mind. LED outdoor … [Read more…]