Last week I had an interesting conversation with a long term client who spends half of his time in Florida and the balance of his time here in Virginia. His home in Virginia has extensive gardens and patios out his back door. Over the years we have done a beautiful job of lighting the patio…
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Price vs Quality
Is there a correlation between the cost of an outdoor lighting fixture and its perceived quality? You betcha! Let’s explore! Brass vs Aluminum vs Composite The basic fixture comes in 3 different materials. A brass fixture is usually “spun” out of a solid brass rod to form its shape of a fixture. Sometimes it is…
Quality Outdoor Lighting Systems?
What makes a quality outdoor lighting system? Read more to find out.
Big and Not So Big
Over the years we have done lighting for many homes, big and small. When I talk to a potential client, I often hear them say “you do so many beautiful homes and our home is not like the ones that you usually do”. Usually do? Let’s clarify that. We do big lighting jobs, small lighting…
Path Lights…From the Ordinary to the Sublime!
Path Lights…From the Ordinary to the Sublime! Choosing the right lighting fixture can make your outdoor spaces architectural wonders.
A Little Country Elegance Revealed!
Sometimes it all works out exactly how you planned it. Read on ……
A Little Country Elegance
As many of the styles of the homes that we light up are somewhat architecturally similar, the lighting designs tend to be also similar. But every now and then that jewel comes along that is a stunning home, well landscaped and the home and it grounds have endless possibilities for lighting. This week we will…
Can Your Furniture and Accent Pieces Be the Light Sources?
I love what you can do with light. Light is unlimited as to what it can light up but the trick is doing it all well, tastefully. Here is a line of outdoor furniture and accent pieces that are architecturally interesting and do an amazing job of lighting up your pool area or outdoor space….
Technical Advances in Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting!
Low Voltage Lighting Has Never Been So Good As with so many technical components, over the past 8 to 10 years, low voltage outdoor lighting has advanced “light years” over that time. Beautiful Nights has upgraded many systems that were installed 10+ years ago. The fixtures are better. The wiring is simpler. The transformers can…
Lights, Sails & About Me
I enjoy creating a beautiful night for my customers through unique and interesting lighting additions to their landscape. I like to think that I do things a little different that create a totally unique look that sets your home’s architecture apart from your neighbors and lights up the particularly beautiful features of your landscape. Through…
Beautiful Nights 