Columbia patio lighting

Are You Ready? Outdoor Lighting for Your Columbia Deck or Patio

August 29, 2016 By Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia SC

Outdoor lighting creates the best area for summer night life on your patio. — Outdoor lighting creates the best area for fall night life on your patio.

Are you ready for fall? It’s the season of mild temperatures allowing for outdoor dinners on the deck and endless late-night conversation on the patio. While personally you may be more than ready for these meaningful moments, your property may not be. So the past few weeks, you’ve been sprucing up your landscape, tending to outdoor maintenance in anticipation of the changing season ahead. While you were doing all this, did you notice any dark spots on your property after sunset? Your landscape and architecture may be illuminated, but if your outdoor living spaces are dark, your neighbors and passers-by may be enjoying your outdoor lighting more than you are.

Decks and patios provide a spot to enjoy fall nightlife that can be relaxing and intimate or exciting and lively. They really can be whatever you want them to be. Outdoor lighting helps you create these atmospheres. It provides mood and aesthetics and also makes your favorite outdoor living space functional after sundown. Now that milder nights will soon be here, it’s time to upgrade your outdoor lighting so you can take round-the-clock advantage of these areas, and Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia can help.

With LED, we may be able to add more new lights than you think.

If you are concerned about the additional costs you will accrue on your energy bill by making an addition, consider LED for your deck or patio. Even if your system consists of halogen fixtures and components, LED is an option. In many cases, more LED fixtures can be added to your transformer than halogen because they pull less voltage, meaning you can get more light for the same amount of energy consumption. While some may be reluctant to mix halogen and LED lights, we would not suggest such a option if it could not be done seamlessly. Of course, if you would like to keep your system consistent, your new deck or patio addition can certainly be halogen. Or perhaps, you would like to upgrade your entire system to LED. That too can be arranged.

We know you are ready for the cooler, fall nights outdoors relaxing and celebrating with friends and family. Be sure your deck or patio is ready too. Outdoor lighting is that final touch you have been looking for. It will elevate your outdoor living spaces and provide a safe place for your favorite gatherings. If you are ready to add deck or patio lighting, contact Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia today. We will do a custom design that will highlight the very best of your unique space. Call Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia today 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

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