I remember back on 2007/08 when LEDs for low voltage outdoor lighting were emerging onto the market. They were new, and the installation flexibility they afforded to the designer looked promising. I was not an early adopter as I very well knew that with all things...
Color changing lights have been a trend for a few years and are popular with outdoor venues that are used a lot for entertaining or are highly visual such as resorts and large commercial properties. This trend has even spilled over into the backyard spaces of...
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...
Moonlighting; 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...
When designing an overall lighting plan for a garden space or an outdoor living area, one should always consider pieces of art or garden statuary in their designs. Art pieces are very personal and subjective items that are presented in all shapes, sizes and colors and...
At Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting, we specify and use a lot of different LEDs and fixture types to fit the task of a diverse range of lighting effect needs. One of our favorite fixtures is the compact mini wash light. This particular fixture has a ton of uses...
