With a great deal of impetus placed on new, or “from scratch” outdoor lighting installations from other outdoor lighting providers it is refreshing to know that we are different. Not only do we cater to new installations, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater & Tampa Bay also specializes in bringing your existing lighting system up to … [Read more…]
When homeowners decide that it’s time to add outdoor lighting to their property, path lighting is typically a first step. Seeing the beautiful outdoor lighting on a neighbor’s property can often prompt homeowners to pick up a few lights while roaming the home improvement store over the weekend. Enticed by the energy savings that solar … [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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
An arbor is one of the most beautiful and enduring pieces of a landscape. It takes time, precision, and a lot of hard work to bring it to life. And there is no better way to appreciate it than to add arbor lighting. I recently had the opportunity to put up some beautiful outdoor lighting … [Read more…]
The Tampa Bay area is a beautiful place to live with sunlit beaches, regal palm trees and warm ocean breezes. I really enjoy being so near the water and the coast with its tranquil sounds and rushing tides. As relaxing and comforting as they are to me, I also know that these elements can … [Read more…]