Project Spotlight: Florida Home with Tropical Landscaping When a friend buys a home in Florida and needs outdoor lighting, we travel! It was so fun designing and installing a custom outdoor lighting system for this beautiful home. From the tropical landscaping and gorgeous, mature oak in the front to the beautiful pool in the covered courtyard, we were able to highlight the best features of this home and property. Outdoor Lighting Objectives During the initial design consultation, the homeowners’ lighting objectives were to accent the home and landscaping to create depth and interest in the fr ..read more

Project Spotlight: Lakeside Home in Cornelius, NC It was a pleasure designing and installing the custom outdoor lighting system for this stunning lakeside home in Cornelius, NC. While the home had an existing lighting system, the homeowners decided it was time to upgrade the system with new fixtures and additional lights. From the blooming landscape and beautiful, mature trees lining the winding driveway, to the gorgeous backyard overlooking Lake Norman and the elegant architectural features of the home itself, we were able to highlight the best features of this sprawling estate. Outdoor Light ..read more

  Do you have old, outdated landscape lighting? Is your landscape lighting not shining like it once did? Maybe you moved to a new house that has an existing system, but it doesn’t have the wow factor you were hoping for? Perhaps you’re just frustrated by burnt out lamps and broken fixtures? If so, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re talking about some of the most common problems we see with outdated lighting systems and what can be done to fix them.   10 Common Problems with Outdated Landscape Lighting As a landscape lighting contractor, we are constantly getting calls to repair ..read more

What’s the deal with consultations? You’ve probably noticed that most outdoor lighting contractors will at some point encourage you to schedule a consultation. Oftentimes, contractors even offer FREE onsite consultations to discuss your lighting project. Outdoor lighting contractors LOVE consultations and here’s why - a consultation gives us the opportunity to walk through your property with you so that we can give you an accurate quotation for your project. In addition, seeing your property in person helps us visualize the lighting design and select the appropriate fixtures and lamps for each ..read more

Landscape Lighting Research - Fixture Options Solar vs. LED A simple online search for outdoor lighting will turn up a host of companies that sell outdoor lighting, from online sellers like Amazon and Wayfair to big box stores like Costco and Sam’s Club and even specialty lighting stores. With so many options, how do you make the right choice? The best way to narrow down your selection is to research the different types of fixtures available and know what to look for when purchasing. There are two main types of fixtures on the market right now – solar lights and wired LED lights.   SOLAR ..read more

What is the best time of year to install outdoor lighting?  Many homeowners assume Spring is the best time to install outdoor lighting. And this is true for various reasons. Spring is a wonderful time to complete home improvement projects. In Spring, the days start getting longer, and the weather starts getting warmer. Spending time outdoors is in the forefront of many homeowners’ minds – and it makes sense to install outdoor lighting just in time to enjoy it through the warmer months, right? Right. Keep in mind, however, that there are many reasons to install outdoor lighting and the ben ..read more

Project Spotlight: Quail Hollow, Charlotte Home with Bistro Lights We loved designing and installing a custom outdoor lighting system for this beautiful, new home in the heart of Charlotte, NC. From clean, modern architecture of the home itself to the perfectly manicured firepit to the inviting, poolside pergola, we were able to highlight the best features of this home and property. Outdoor Lighting Objectives During the initial design consultation, the homeowners’ lighting objectives were to highlight the architecture of the home and add bistro lights to the firepit and poolside pergola. In t ..read more

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Color Changing Landscape Lighting - Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC We had the best time working with the homeowners of this home in Charlotte to design the perfect landscape lighting plan for their amazing property. From the gorgeous pool and water feature to the extensive hardscaping and beautiful tropical trees, we were able to highlight the best features of their property with a custom, color changing landscape lighting system! Outdoor Lighting Objectives During the initial consultation, the clients wanted to add architectural lighting to the front of their home and landscape ..read more

Project Spotlight: Landscape Lighting Mountainbrook, Charlotte, NC This outdoor lighting project turned out beautifully! We enjoyed working with the homeowners to design the perfect landscape lighting plan for their property. From the gorgeous circle drive and expansive backyard with mature trees to the bridge and stone steps leading to the lakeside firepit, and unique plants throughout, we were able to highlight the best features of their property with custom landscape lighting. Outdoor Lighting Objectives During the initial design consultation, the clients’ lighting objectives were to update ..read more

Project Spotlight: Eppington South, Fort Mill Home with Water Feature We loved designing and installing a custom outdoor lighting system for this home in Eppington South, Fort Mill. From the beautiful architecture of the home itself to the perfectly manicured landscaping and stunning, new water feature, we were able to highlight the best features of this home and property. Outdoor Lighting Objectives During the initial design consultation, the homeowners’ lighting objectives were to highlight the architecture of the home and add landscape lighting to their backyard area, specifically their new ..read more