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Outdoor Lighting is Columbia’s Most Valuable Fall Purchase

August 2, 2016 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia (803) 935-4611
It’s August. Fall is just around the corner. That means cooler weather (which we’re all excited about) and longer nights. You’ve probably already noticed a change in the amount of light we have each day. While we still have long days, they are shorter than they were just a few short weeks ago. With more hours of darkness, all of the home improvements and landscaping work you did this summer will fade into the shadows. You can’t stop the days from getting shorter, the weather from getting cold, or the kids from going back-to-school, but you can keep your property visible, safe, and beautiful by adding outdoor lighting.

Illuminating your pathways and driveways increases your safety.
Nothing elevates the appearance of your home quite like outdoor lighting. By casting light from multiple sources onto your home, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia creates mood, highlights unique features, and causes those who pass your home to stop and take in the scene. Outdoor lighting shines a warm, welcome in the midst of a cold, dark fall. It beckons you and your guests and increases your curb appeal.

With days getting shorter and nights getting longer, now is the perfect time to install outdoor lighting. While it enhances the look of your home no matter the season, outdoor lighting will provide you with the visibility your family needs this fall. So call Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia today and put outdoor lighting on your back-to-school list. While it may not be a school item, it will certainly make life easier when the kids return late from various practices and you come home from work.

Call the professionals at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia today to see how elegant your home will appear awash in illumination. We offer a 100% free nighttime demonstration which allows you to see exactly how your home will look with outdoor lighting prior to ever installing a single fixture. Contact us by calling us at (803) 935-4611, email us at columbiasc@outdoorlights.com, fill out the form to the upper right or visit our website for more information. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Columbia Water Features are More Enjoyable with Outdoor Lighting

June 14, 2016 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

Water features have become increasingly popular in Columbia backyards the last several years. It could be a rocky mountain waterfall in the corner of your yard, a pebble stream leading down to your dock or a stone structure on your patio. Water features give Columbia residents year-round enjoyment with the soothing sounds of the trickling water. But if you don’t have Columbia outdoor lighting showing off your water feature at night, you’re missing out on a lot.

Relaxing and captivating at the same time, the trickling sounds ease all the cares of the day away. Imagine sitting on your deck or patio watching the light bounce off the movement of the water at night, enjoying the full experience only possible with water feature lighting from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia. Our approach to water feature lighting is much like our approach to landscape lighting, architectural lighting, deck and patio lighting and every other area of your outdoor living spaces. Bringing out our clients’ vision while enhancing the best characteristics of their space.

Each water feature we light is as unique as our clients, so every trait is taken into consideration as we design the best custom lighting plan for your water feature. And, we go beyond the focal aspect to look at the foliage, trees, pathways and sitting areas surrounding the feature because outdoor lighting is about enhancing the entire area. Take a look at this water feature in one of our client’s backyard. The fountain was placed in the middle of their patio so using our cast brass underwater lights were perfect for this setting. Our fixtures are made of solid brass and designed with waterproof and watertight gaskets. The lights shine up on the stone structure to show the textures of the material but also bounce off the cascading water as it falls to the base. Because our case brass underwater lights give off plenty of illumination, we only needed to add some additional path lighting around the seating area to create the perfect ambiance to this setting.

It is important, when lighting a water feature, to illuminate the water and surroundings using various fixtures to accentuate the entire space. With this feature, not only did we light the pathway leading up to the feature, behind the water itself, but also installed up lighting on both sides to show the brick wall and creeping ivy surrounding the piece. The combination of these fixtures not only highlights movement, textures and reflections but makes the focal point one worthy of an entire night of gazing.

You may not think of a babbling creek as a water feature but if you had one that looked like this clients, you would definitely want to view it and listen to it from the deck above. All that was needed to bring this water movement to life at night were our copper path lights placed along the edges of the brook. The light reflects off the water as it dances down the stream bringing hours of soothing enjoyment to these homeowners.

Choosing the perfect lighting effect for your Columbia water feature is part of the custom design plan you will receive from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia. Our extensive line of copper and brass fixtures and our experience in the outdoor lighting industry allows us to choose the perfect light for your space. You’ll receive nothing but awe-inspiring beauty.

If you have a water feature or are considering the addition of one at your Columbia home that you would like to enjoy even more after the sun goes down, give us a call. We are the area’s premier outdoor lighting designers and will capture that look and feel you desire. All the work you put into making it look great during can be enjoyed at night with custom outdoor lighting from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia

Kenny Kaufman, Owner

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia
803-935-4611
columbiasc@outdoorlights.com

Outdoor Lighting Captures Columbia Nights Outdoors

May 24, 2016 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

Connect different outdoor living spaces with outdoor lighting.

Memorial Day – the day we all remember the sacrifices made to keep our country free, a day to gather with friends and family and be grateful for all we have, the first sure sign of summer. If your family was like mine, you probably spent most of the weekend and Monday outdoors. The weather was beautiful, and the temperature wasn’t too overpowering. It was a perfect weekend for games, food, and relaxation. As the sun began to set, did you find yourself wishing you could see your family a little better? If your home does not have Columbia outdoor lighting installed, you may have found yourself listening to their voices more than looking at their faces.

Like your indoor spaces, your outdoor spaces need lighting if you plan to use them at night. Outdoor lighting provides a safe environment in which your family can relax and play while creating an atmosphere that cannot be captured any other way. Dock lighting can add safety and beauty to your waterfront home. If your Columbia residence is a waterfront property, you may have already installed this type of outdoor lighting. Now consider using outdoor lighting to bring all of your outdoor living spaces together. Outdoor lighting can connect your dock to your pool area, which in turn will connect to your patio, garden, and your residence.

Outdoor lighting enhances the look and safety of your outdoor living spaces.

Columbia outdoor lighting provides safe, visually striking outdoor living areas. With your paths, steps, and pool or deck edges clearly illuminated, your family will be able to avoid trips and falls that could ruin a perfect evening. Just as lighting enhances mood and look indoors, it will outdoors too. Outdoor lighting designed and installed by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia can be used to evoke any mood you want – serene, enchanting, exciting, or dramatic. Using a variety of lighting techniques, fixtures placements, and bulb intensities, we can craft a lighting design that enhances your property’s very best features.

So be sure that your next weekend outdoors isn’t impacted by the disappearance of the sun, and take advantage of some of the best outdoor hours of the day. Call Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia today at 803-935-4611, email us at columbiasc@outdoorlights.com, fill out our form to the upper right or visit our website for more information. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia

Kenny Kaufman, Owner

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia
803-935-4611

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia Makes Your Fall Outdoor Improvements Shine

October 28, 2015 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

When making outdoor improvements for your last outdoor gatherings of the season, don't forget the outdoor lighting! — When making outdoor improvements for your last outdoor gatherings of the season, don’t forget the outdoor lighting!

Temperatures are finally cooling down, and it’s beginning to feel a lot like fall. Though rain may drive us inside occasionally, it’s a really great time to get outdoors and enjoy being together. As you gear up for the last outdoor activities and gatherings before winter sets in, you may be sprucing up your outdoor areas or even adding new ones. Now is a great time to refinish the deck, expand your small patio, revitalize your landscape, or add that fire pit area everyone’s been suggesting. As you plan, gather materials, and get to work, don’t forget outdoor lighting. Though it may not be the featured improvement, remember that these outdoor living spaces, like the front of your home, will need lighting in order to be functional. A little thinking and planning now can save you a lot of work in this area later.

New outdoor lighting components are often easier to install while you are making an addition, and occasionally, if the work is not completed during construction, your new additions must be partially disassembled to allow component installation. Furthermore, installing new lighting when you make an addition decreases the time your property will be in disarray. Construction and installation of any home improvement is a bit messy. If tasks are completed simultaneously, you will only need to contend with the construction chaos once.

By adding outdoor lighting during your improvement, you will minimize the time your property is in construction chaos.

There is nothing wrong with adding outdoor lighting one area at a time. Many of our clients choose this option because they make improvements over time. It affords them the opportunity to discover what outdoor amenities they truly want on their property. Just remember that balance is key. When you add the area, go ahead and add the lighting. Your property will look better, and you will be able to better utilize the space. Also remember that our LED outdoor lighting fixtures are much less demanding on transformers. Given your current transformer, you will be able to add many more lights if you choose LEDs. Don’t be afraid of them. While there are many low quality LEDs on the market that have a bluish tint or appear “colder” than halogen lights, the LEDs utilized by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia can be mixed into a halogen system without anyone ever knowing the difference.

No matter what outdoor improvements you have in mind this fall, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia can help. From romantic café lights strung around a fire pit area to deck lighting to landscape lighting for those new trees and shrubs you just planted, we will make your outdoor living spaces beautiful, functional, and the place your friends and family want to be this fall. Call us today!

Kenny Kaufman

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia
(803) 935-4611

Five Reasons to Have Outdoor Accent Lighting in Columbia, South Carolina

February 11, 2015 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

outdoor accent lighting columbia sc — Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia makes all your spaces look better.

Accent lighting is probably not considered an absolutely essential element for homeowners, but there are a multitude of benefits to installing a professionally designed outdoor lighting system. Here are five completely practical and often overlooked reasons to have Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia design and implement your outdoor accent lighting:

Remarkable Curb Appeal: This reason stands out most from the others. By adding outdoor accent lighting to your Columbia home you are really giving it a major “WOW” factor at nighttime. Well lit homes have a certain warmth about them that creates an inviting atmosphere. If your home is beautiful in the day, why not truly accent it at night? There is no reason your home’s beauty should go away when the sun goes down.
More Security and Peace of Mind: When pulling into your driveway in the evening, our outdoor lighting can help you to see perfectly. Statistically speaking, a house that is well lit is much less likely to be targeted by intruders or burglars than a dark house in the exact same neighborhood. We have many ways of allowing you to control when your outdoor lights are on, and when they are not; thus allowing for your home to always appear occupied. We have timers and control devices that allow for you to appear to be home, whether you actually are home or you’re one thousand miles away on an extended vacation. Another excellent deterrent for would be burglars or intruders. Simply put, you will have peace of mind when pulling into a well lit driveway and home at night.

Give your friends and family a warm welcome with outdoor accent lighting.

Great Investment Value: Unlike a pool, money spent on a high quality outdoor lighting installation is reflected more than a “dollar-for-dollar” rate in a home valuation. Outdoor accent lighting is potentially one of the best investments you can make into your home.
Extend the Usability of Your Outdoor Living Areas: Do you have a nice gathering area in your backyard? Perhaps you have a pool or an outdoor kitchen that goes dormant once it’s completely dark outside. There is no need to be confined inside your home once the sun goes down. With a professionally installed outdoor lighting system, both you and your guests will be able to enjoy your home’s outdoor living areas during the pleasant months long after the sun has gone down.
Bring Your Landscaping to Life at Nighttime: Everyone who has new landscaping installed is more than likely completely enamored with it. In fact, it’s probably their now favorite part of their home. Why should your beautiful new landscaping disappear for nearly half the day? With a professionally installed outdoor accent lighting in your home’s landscaping, everyone will notice how truly gorgeous your yard is both day and especially night (see curb appeal).

There are numerous benefits of having professionally installed outdoor lighting, too many to list here. However, if you ever have any questions about what Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia can do to accentuate your home’s beauty, increase your visibility during the evenings, or simply make your neighbors jealous of your glowing landscape, fill out our contact form to the upper right, email us at columbiasc@outdoorlights.com, or you can always give us a call at (803) 935-4611.

Kenny Kaufman

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia

(803) 935-4611

Perfecting Your Columbia SC Garden Lighting

February 11, 2015 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

Professional landscape lighting makes all your efforts shine at night.

One of the benefits of being in the outdoor lighting business is the simple privilege of seeing so many outstandingly landscaped homes and gardens. Several of our customers for whom we installed lighting on the front of their home have made the transition into the backyard. When we see these beautifully landscaped backyards, with elaborate walkways, we can’t help but be excited to show the effects our accent lighting will have on their backyard. By a simple night time demonstration, we can show how truly spectacular our customer’s backyard can be in the evening.

The accent lighting we provide illuminates the foliage to perfection. Not to mention, our pathway lighting adds that extra necessary safety aspect. In most instances of backyard lighting installations, we prefer the implementation of the energy efficient, low maintenance LED system. Our LED lighting systems consist of the latest technology and have all the capabilities of traditional halogen lighting. Additionally, LED technology allows for easier adjustment of the lumens level (level of brightness), which makes the process much more desirable for the customer. Our slim LED well lights (flood lights) allow for the fixtures to blend in more naturally with the vegetation while maintaining the same angle and spread of light. No matter what your backyard landscaping consists of, we have all the fixtures you could ever need.

Whether your backyard needs LED well lights for uplighting the trees, LED bullet spot lights for accenting a gathering point (outdoor fireplace, firepit, etc.), or LED wall lights to illuminate hardscaped steps, we can handle it all. LED systems allow for less wiring, and simultaneously provide enough power for our low voltage lighting to display at any desired level of lighting or brightness. If you ever have any questions about how to perfectly add lighting to your backyard’s landscaping, visit our website, email us at columbiasc@outdoorlights.com, or call us at (803) 935-4611.

Kenny Kaufman

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia

(803) 935-4611