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What Luxury Outdoor Lighting Clients in Colorado Expect
Photo by Tim Ryan, 2005 Colorado's luxury residential market is unlike any other in the country. The properties are extraordinary - mountain modern estates perched above treelines, reimagined ranch homes on sprawling acreage, and sleek contemporary builds with...
The Art of Curb Appeal: Architectural Lighting Ideas for Residential Properties
Photo by Tim Ryan, 2022 First impressions don't stop when the sun goes down. Architectural lighting is one of the most impactful, and underused, ways to elevate a home's exterior for added curb appeal, as well as safety and security. What is Architectural...
Why Credentials Matter in Outdoor Lighting: The Case for Hiring a CLVLT Technician
Outdoor lighting has never been more popular. Across the country, homeowners are investing in landscape and architectural lighting systems that extend the beauty and functionality of their properties well into the evening hours. And as demand has grown, so has the...
Award-Winning Outdoor Lighting in Denver: Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Denver Earns 2026 AOLP Award of Excellence
Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Denver is proud to announce that we have received the 2026 Award of Excellence from the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) in the Residential XXL Lighting Project category. This national award recognizes our work on the...
Transform Your Nights (Lighthouse Landscape Lighting®)
Creating immersive landscape lighting experiences that make spaces unforgettable. Lighthouse Outdoor Living® is renowned for its ability to completely transform the outdoor living experience. With a unique blend of landscape lighting, high-fidelity audio, and stunning...
Fairyland Is Just Beyond Your Windowsill (Lighthouse Landscape Lighting®)
Continuing an innovative tradition of landscape lighting with a history that dates back to the 1920s. Lighthouse Landscape Lighting® is not just in the business of illuminating outdoor spaces; they are in the business of transforming ordinary backyards into enchanting...
Choosing the Right Path Lights: Enhancing Outdoor Spaces with Landscape Lighting Design
Path lights play a crucial role in landscape lighting design, offering both functional and aesthetic benefits. These fixtures guide and illuminate pathways, ensuring safe navigation during nighttime hours. Selecting the correct path lights involves considering various...
Outdoor Safety: Lightning Strikes and LED Lights ProtectionLightning and Electrical Surges
Lightning strikes are among nature’s most powerful forces, capable of causing extensive damage to outdoor lighting systems, particularly LED lights. Despite their efficiency and durability, LED lights are vulnerable to electrical surges generated by lightning, which...
Lighting Deck Steps Properly
Safety is always priority #1 for us when designing outdoor landscape lighting systems. Steps leading from a deck to a yard can be some of the most dangerous areas to negotiate in the dark, especially if you are a guest and not as familiar with the property. Some...
Tree Mounted Lights — Top Tips for Preventative Maintenance
Moonlighting is an effect that is achieved by placing lights high in the canopies of trees and pointing them to the ground through branches and leaves to create a dappled, moonlight effect on the ground below. This is a very beautiful lighting technique, but one that...