Columbia outdoor lighting design

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

This will give you a different perspective on your Columbia outdoor lighting

February 24, 2015 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

outdoor lighting Columbia SC — Nighttime demonstrations are an excellent means of showing what Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia can do for your home’s outdoor lighting.

At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia, we know outdoor lighting is an investment. We also know how important it is to envision how this investment will look at your own home. Our nighttime demonstration is tailored to do just that. With our free nighttime demonstration, we show you exactly what your outdoor lighting will look like before it is actually installed.

In addition to letting you see your home in lights, we are also able to maneuver fixtures around for the best solution meeting your specific needs and desires.

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You can imagine that doing nighttime demonstrations is a time-intensive commitment but one we think is critical for our customers. Here are the three key reasons we perform nighttime demonstrations.

We want to show we are vested in you, our customer: We want to ensure that you have the most informative and constructive interaction with us as possible. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia invests in technology that no other outdoor lighting company in our area does in order to provide you with the best service possible.
We want to save you money: Through our nighttime demonstration we can narrow down the exact number of fixtures you actually need. In the instance you were unsure as to how many lighting fixtures your home would require, we can easily show you. Where you may have originally thought you needed twelve lighting fixtures, our nighttime demonstration could reveal you only need eight. We want you to have the right lights and not the most lights.
We want to show you what your home will look like with outdoor lighting: Nothing compares to actually seeing the outdoor lighting on your own house. No matter how many pictures you’ve looked at, there’s nothing like actually seeing the effect firsthand.

Here are the logistics. We come to your home about one half hour before dark with battery operated Outdoor Lighting Perspectives light fixtures. We listen to your objectives both functional and aesthetic. We then place actual fixtures in your yard, flip a switch and look at the change together.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia is the only company in our area that offers a nighttime demonstration. You get to be a part of the design process and it couldn’t be easier to make a great decision about adding outdoor lighting to your home.

Kenny-Kaufman In our next article we will discuss how our nighttime demonstrations can put to rest the misconceptions regarding LED outdoor lighting systems. For your free nighttime demonstration, fill out our contact form to the upper right, visit our website, email us at columbiasc@outdoorlights.com, or give us a call at (803) 935-4611. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Columbia Outdoor Lighting Keeps Your Gamecocks Party Going After the Game

September 2, 2014 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

We admit it; we’re kind of crazy for the Gamecocks here in Columbia. It was a tough start to the season but there’s plenty of time to rally back and bring home some wins. If you’re ready to host a football party for some of the remaining games on your Columbia deck or patio, call Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia to install outdoor lighting so your celebration can last long after the big win.

If you can’t make it to the next home game or want to watch the Gamecocks play their 5 away games tailgating on your deck or patio, let us help create the perfect atmosphere with Columbia outdoor lighting. In fact, we can install an entire outdoor lighting system that will make your outdoor living spaces the preferred place to be for the remainder of the season.

Outdoor lighting can be installed in unique ways for a custom lighting plan.

Columbia deck and patio lighting can enhance your spaces and create zones used for different tasks. We can take our high quality outdoor lighting fixtures and install them in unique ways like upside down around your grilling area, with extra switches that allow them to be turned on or off when the burgers and brats are done, above a bar or island area as pendant lighting to display the delicious smorgasbord or even under built in benches or a seating area where your grilling perfection can be enjoyed.

The game on the 13^th against the Bulldogs kicks off at 3:30pm. At games ends, your party could just be starting and you’ll want your friends to stay and celebrate. Instead of fighting your way out of the parking lot, you could be sitting back and enjoying the fall weather with great company. When you’re ready to move to another area on your deck or patio or even over to your outdoor fireplace or firepit, everything will be perfectly lit to avoid tripping hazards or bumping into furniture. With Columbia step and path lighting your guest will be able to travel safely to their cars at the end of the night. Accent lighting can even be installed so your guests can see that garnet and black flag flying high in your yard.

Let us create the perfect outdoor lighting plan for your deck.

Let Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia custom design a deck or patio lighting plan to fit your needs. Our Columbia LED outdoor lighting is energy efficient, our high quality outdoor lighting fixtures are made from solid copper to blend in beautifully with your landscaping and our experience will give you an outdoor living space your proud to show off long after football season is over. Give us a call today for a free consultation!

Kenny Kaufman

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia
(803) 935-4611

Columbia Labor Day Celebrations Are Better With Outdoor Lighting

August 26, 2014 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

Make sure your outdoor living areas are party ready this Labor Day.

Like Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, Labor Day serves to remind us the summer season is at the close. Sure, we’ll have some more hot days, but schools have started back, and fall is practically here. It’s nice that the summer months are sandwiched between holidays that get to be enjoyed even by adults. So what do you have planned? A fun evening with the family and friends? There will probably be food and drinks, music, conversations, and memories made and shared. Of course you want to get the most out of your Labor Day holiday, so consider outdoor lighting. Not only will it liven up your gathering, it will also enable your party to keep going strong long after the sun has set.

Nights are already growing shorter, so you will have fewer hours to enjoy the outdoors using natural sunlight. Columbia outdoor lighting illuminates your outdoor living spaces, gardens, and landscape, so you can continue to unwind and celebrate hard work without being chased indoors by shadows. Not only will your Labor Day gathering be beautifully lit, so will all of your fall gatherings and your family nights outdoors. Columbia outdoor lighting provides the visibility you, your family, and your guests need to navigate your outdoor living spaces safely.

Outdoor lighting creates areas you want to spend time in after dark.

Columbia outdoor lighting also enhances your outdoor living. Rather than shying away from a cold, shadow-shrouded area, you and your guests will step into spaces that are warm and glowing with natural light. You’ll want to be there. The beautiful designs from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia accentuate the most lovely and unique features of your property. Each design we create is unique to the property for which it is designed. No two properties are alike, and their outdoor lighting should not be alike either. Bathing trees, flowerbeds, sitting areas, and fire pits, outdoor lights create beauty that keeps you lingering all night long.

So if you are ready for your Labor Day gathering to be the most memorable you’ve ever had, call Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia today. You, your family, and your guests will relish time outdoors at your home this fall. Nighttime temperatures are mild. Don’t lose this opportunity to enjoy these nights. Contact us today.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia
(803) 935-4611

Outdoor Lighting Makes a Grand Entrance in Forest Acres

July 20, 2014 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

Making an entrance is a beautiful thing, especially when it is done right. We aren’t talking about tripping over a chair as you enter the room, spilling a tray of drinks all over the guests so that all eyes are on you. We are talking about the grand entrance outdoor lighting can make to your Columbia area home. Take for example the entrance we enhanced with landscape lighting at this home in Forest Acres.

Starting with a beautiful home makes our job easy. While the homeowners had lights by their front door, they weren’t portraying that welcoming feeling they had envisioned. Not only was the home difficult to see from the street at night, the gorgeous palm trees that we are fortunate to have in our area were completely lost. They knew they wanted to create an atmosphere that welcomed them home after a long day. We were able to do this with just a few Columbia landscape lighting fixtures.

We started with the trio of palm trees near the top of their driveway. By positioning Columbia landscape lighting fixtures at the bottom of the trees, we not only illuminated the trunks of the trees, showing the textures that can only be found in palms, but we were able to light all the way up to the unique shape of the fronds. Lighting the palm trees also brightened the darkened corner of the home.

Driveway Lighting Forest Acres

Going further down the drive we added six of our copper path lights to the sides. Our path light is one of our most versatile outdoor lighting fixtures, spreading a warm ambient light on the drive and surrounding grounds to give the perfect amount of illumination. Path lights are great for this application as well as in landscaping because they are lower to the ground and give off just enough light to bring out the colors of your flowers or guide you safely through a walking area. Because they cast light down, they also work great in naturally dark or secluded areas where you just want a soft accentuation of light or increased visibility.

If you’re interested in bringing any of your outdoor living spaces to life at night call Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia. We have a full line of quality copper outdoor lighting fixtures that can be used in a variety of applications. Our nighttime demonstrations and custom outdoor lighting designs are part of our process so you can see what your spaces will look like before the work is done. Whether you want to enhance the curb appeal of your home or add deck lighting, dock lighting, landscape lighting or anything in between, we are Columbia’s best choice when it comes to custom outdoor lighting. Give us a call today to see what we can do for you.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia
(803) 935-4611

Fly the American Flag Proudly This July 4th Here in Columbia

June 24, 2014 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

4th of July fireworks — The 4th of July is right around the corner!

The Fourth of July, the day we celebrate living in a country that gives us opportunity and freedom, is just a week and a half away. It’s the time we all remember what we have been given and what it has cost. There will be fireworks, food, and lots of red, white, and blue in our clothing and the décor. And flags will be flying – lots of them. Really, what better way is there to show your gratitude and pride in our country than by flying our flag proudly? If you are displaying the American Flag this July 4^th, remember that Flag Code requires that the flag only be flown from sunrise to sunset, unless it is “properly illuminated during the hours of darkness” (U.S. Flag Code). You can, of course, take down your flag at sunset, but if you want to show your patriotism all night, let Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia help by providing beautiful lighting for your flag.

According to Flag Code, American flags flow after sundown must be illuminated.

If you already own an outdoor lighting system, adding a few lights for your flag is easy and probably cost less than you might think. By adding LED fixtures, you can have dramatic illumination that mixes seamlessly into a halogen system and doesn’t pull much voltage from your transformer. The LED fixtures will consume less energy over time, so your energy costs less month to month then if you install halogen.

Let Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia highlight your flag this July 4th.

Chances are we will probably choose one or more spotlights or well lights to illuminate your flag and we will probably use the uplighting technique commonly used to light trees. If however, your flag is suspended on your porch, we have the option of exploring other techniques and fixtures. No matter how we illuminate your flag, we will ensure that it is visible, beautiful, and noticeable. If your flag is located near a wall, we will also be conscious of the shadows it can create. If appropriate to the wall and surroundings, we may even highlight the shadow using a technique known as shadowing. Of course, we will still be certain to illuminate your flag itself so your patriotism and respect for our flag clearly shows.

So as you get ready for the 4^th of July, don’t forget the most iconic symbol of the holiday – the American flag. Be sure it waves proudly and majestically all day and all night. Contact Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia. We will ensure this treasured symbol stands out to remind your family and neighbors what the celebration is all about.

Kenny Kaufman, Owner

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia
803-935-4611