Adding curb appeal to your home is one way to increase its value. Often overlooked, front door lighting is a key element in adding curb appeal. Your front door is the first thing someone sees when approaching your home. Great lighting adds beauty, safety, and value. Not sure where to start when adding lights to the front door? Read on for everything you need to know! Front Door Lighting There are three main types of front door lighting: Symmetrical lighting… Read More
Summer is around the corner! That means spending more time outdoors. Do you host guests in the evenings? The days are getting longer, so now is the time to update your outdoor space, including the lighting. Why not add some atmospheric illumination to your backyard and garden area to make things brighter? Check out five reasons why you should invest in outdoor wall lights for your garden. 1) Use Your Space More with Outdoor Wall Lights If you have a… Read More
Americans spend over 36 billion dollars on lawn and garden care each year. While most people invest in plants, flowers, tools, and quality soil, lighting is something often overlooked. By not including lighting, people are missing out on an opportunity to perfect the design. Having no lights also means it can be unsafe to spend time there at night. This is an issue especially with living in Florida, as it is important to make the most of outdoor spaces. If… Read More
Did you know that over half of accidental deaths that occur in or around the home are due to a slip or fall? One way to cut down the chances of this happening to you, family, or friends is to make your backyard safe with lighting. Putting lighting in your backyard, especially along any paths ensures anyone back there can safely navigate the space while enjoying a barbeque or family party. Are you interested in lighting up your backyard, but… Read More
In the United States, a burglary occurs about every 18 seconds. And if you add it up, you’ll find that the number of burglaries per hour is close to 200. Keeping your home and your family safe has never been so important. When it comes to your family, you’ve probably got a pretty good idea of how to ensure everyone’s safety to the best of your ability. But what about your house? Where do you start? To that question, we… Read More
Are you looking for lighting ideas for your backyard wedding reception? Hosting a reception in your backyard is a great way to make your wedding unique and save on the cost of renting a room for the day. And saving money on your big day can be a wise financial decision. According to The Knot, the average cost of a wedding in the United States in 2016 was $35,329. That’s up 8 percent from 2015’s average of $32,641. But how… Read More
Did you know you can completely transform your next outdoor pool party by incorporating a little creativity into the lighting selection? You can convey many messages just through the lighting you choose. Create a party atmosphere, a romantic setting or a fun kid-friendly color lighting scheme! Let’s take a look at 5 bright ideas for outdoor pool lighting that’ll bump your gatherings up to the next level. 1. Underwater Color Lighting Give your kids or party guests a fun experience… Read More
Hosting a backyard BBQ is not just an American summer tradition. Did you know that barbecues are actually a staple of American politics too? And not just the political debates that BBQ goers can get in to! Political BBQs were held during Colonial times in Virginia as a way for candidates to win votes. President Lyndon Johnson held the first White House BBQ in the 1960s, and since then, every president since has held a BBQ. While you’re probably not… Read More
Welcome to suburbia, a paradise of your own making. A beautiful home for you and your family. A pool, a great garden, front, and back. You have it all, but wait, what are you missing? When the sun goes down, and twilight melts into evening, you realize that you are missing that special something that makes your garden pop. How about some landscape lighting? Read on for the five reasons why the right lighting will make your garden the envy… Read More
The key to setting the right tone for any event or space is in the lighting. Your outdoor space is an extension of your home and should feel like so. As your party guests transition from your home to your outdoor party, make the segue smooth and well-lit. Outdoor lighting can turn your space into a magical and unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Lighting is an easy way to make an impact on your space and can give… Read More
