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Should I Make My Outdoor Lighting ‘Smart’?

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Advantages of Intelligently-Controlled Landscape Lighting 

Imagine stepping into your backyard on a warm summer night, surrounded by the gentle glow of beautifully illuminated trees and pathways. Then, with a tap of a button, you raise the brightness of outdoor lights or adjust the colors. You’ve already scheduled the lights to power off by ten on weeknights (and midnight on the weekends), so you don’t need to worry about turning them off before bed. 

That’s the power of smart outdoor lighting. And when it comes to creating a truly enchanting outdoor space, Lutron is the brand that stands out.

Lutron is a renowned leader in the world of lighting control systems, known for its innovative automation capabilities. When outdoor LED fixtures are integrated into a Lutron system, you’ll have complete control over how they look, when they turn on, and where. 

Let’s explore how smart outdoor lighting works and will benefit your home in the Palm Beach, FL, area. 

Coastal Source: Outdoor Lighting to Blend In With Landscaping

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SEE ALSO: 5 Things to Know Before Installing Outdoor Lighting 

Flex Niche: Easy-to-Conceal Lights 

Coastal Source’s new FLEX Niche lighting series solves an all-too-common problem: during the day, you don’t want to see bulky lighting hardware. FLEX Niche offers an innovative solution through its flexible, modular fixtures that can blend discreetly into your lawn. 

The FLEX Niche series is made up of 30 existing lighting parts that can configure 300 potential fixtures. This means you can find the perfect fixture for every setting, whether that’s mounted on a tree, staked in the ground, or mounted against your house. 

If you’re installing lights along a pathway, the FLEX Niche curved pathway light is as thin as a plant and will blend in amongst the greenery. Its fixed uplights also feature a slim design that makes an excellent choice for illuminating the underside of small trees, shrubs, or other points of interest. 

Modular Magic 

FLEX Niche outdoor lights make customization easy for integrators. We select the fixture, shroud, armature, riser, and stake to create the custom light you need. Plus, the solid brass lights are ready to install right out of the box, so we won’t need to make any further modifications. 

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5 Commercial Lighting Ideas for Your South Florida Business

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Not Sure How to Improve Your Lighting? Start Here. 

Does your business need better lighting? If your restaurant, store, or office still uses dull fluorescent or plain recessed lights, it’s time for a lighting makeover.  

As LED lighting and smart technology evolve, modern businesses have never had so many lighting options. But with all these choices available, the key is knowing where to look for the best results.

Whether you’re building a new commercial space from the ground up or are renovating, a new lighting system will transform the way people experience your business. After all, if people love ‘the vibes’ in your Fort Lauderdale restaurant or store, they’ll be much more likely to return in the future. 

Here are five commercial lighting ideas to get you started! 

How to Enhance Your Home’s Appearance with Outdoor Lighting

If you’re proud of your home, why hide it in the shadows after dark? See how you can elevate your Parkland, FL, home with an outdoor lighting installation.

Show Off Your Home After Dark!  

Your home is your sanctuary, and the way it looks from the outside can greatly impact how you feel about it. If you’re proud of your house and all the work that’s gone into it, why hide it in the shadows? 

That’s why landscape lighting is such an important (and often overlooked) aspect of home design. It can make your house look more captivating and inviting while increasing its value and security. Here are some tips on how to make your Parkland, FL, house look better after dark with an outdoor lighting installation.

Outdoor Lighting That’s Both Functional & Beautiful

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Bring Safety & Beauty to Your Home After Dark  

When the sun sets, does your house disappear into the shadows? What if, instead, it shined bright and drew attention to the beautiful details you love during the day?

Many homeowners install a lamp over the front steps or hang string lights in the backyard, and stop there. But with a complete outdoor lighting system, you’ll add new beauty to your property while improving safety and security.  

Here’s how a professional landscape lighting installation can make a difference in your Parkland, FL, home. 

What to Expect from a Professional Landscape Lighting Installation

A pathway landscape light illuminating plants after dusk.

Add Beauty & Wonder to Nights at Home 

Is it time to take your outdoor lighting beyond a set of string lights? With a landscape lighting installation, you’ll see your Lighthouse Point, FL home like a beautifull illuminated landmark. 

But landscape lighting is both a science and a craft, and purchasing quality fixtures is not enough to yield appealing design and safely powered connections. You need to work with a specialist who understands low-voltage lighting and where to place lights for the desired effect. 

When some of our clients say they’d like to DIY their lighting system or use a low-priced contractor, we tell them we’re not a retailer but a team of professional landscape lighting installers. And to get the job done correctly (and quickly) the first time, their best bet is to work with the experts. 

Here’s what you can expect from a professional outdoor lighting installation. 

5 Things to Know Before Installing Outdoor Lighting

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See Your Home in an All-New Light

Whose house is that lit up across the street? Oh, it’s yours!

Whether you’ve recently moved into a new house or are ready for a home improvement project, landscape lighting can make all the difference after dark. You’ll call attention to architecture and greenery while creating an inviting atmosphere every night.  

But before you head to the hardware store for some cables and bulbs, you’ll want to make sure your outdoor lighting not only looks good but is easy to use and will last for years to come. So, consider these five points before installing landscape lighting in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Make Your House the Spookiest on the Block With Outdoor AV

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Get Creepy & Creative With Outdoor Audio, Landscape Lights, and Home Automation 

Halloween is just around the corner, and if you use outdoor entertainment in your Fort Lauderdale, FL home, you’re already a step ahead of the festivities. Between weatherproof speakers and a smart home system, you can have outdoor fun year-round. If you don’t use smart technology yet, then you’re bound to get inspired by these spooky outdoor entertainment ideas.

Everyone could use a little extra excitement this year. By customizing your outdoor lighting, audio, and video, you’re sure to cheer up the entire neighborhood. Learn how below!

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