A successful outdoor lighting plan requires selecting the right fixtures, then placing and wiring them correctly.

Custom designed lighting becomes a permanent part of your home, an upgrade that enhances the value of your property. Professional grade fixtures and transformers are built to last.

There are many factors we consider when designing your custom lighting plan. Here are just a few of them.

• Conceal the light source behind shrubs, etc., where possible, except where the light fixture is a decorative element.
• Avoid over lighting. Outdoor lights look best when used as accents.
• Be creative-use a mixture of lighting techniques for drama and excitement.
• Be considerate of your neighbours. Aim lights so that they do not shine into their windows.
• Install lights where they won't easily be damaged by plows or shovels.
• Install lights on either side of all doorways so that the steps, door, house number can be easily seen.
• Some bushes like hydrangea bushes, sumac and dogwoods with colourful stems look great lit up, even when leafless.
• Light gardens or shrubbery that can be seen from your living or dining room, thereby giving a room-expanding view to the outside at night.
• Architectural and landscape elements become dramatic features when illuminated from below.
• It is not wise to aim directional lighting at the front door, because when you open the door you will be unable to see your visitor's features.
• Landscape lighting is not just beautiful. Proper lighting of paths, driveways and steps can be an important safety feature.
  Our "architectural grade" low-voltage halogen bulbs cast a whiter, more focused beam than standard lights-almost like natural sunlight.
• You don't need to rely on glaring floodlights for security-strategic placement of accent lighting can be even more effective.
  Grounds which are dramatically lit at night look like a luxurious estate, increasing the resale value of your property.

Taking the proper steps and executing a professional plan can do much to enhance your property. If you take pride in your grounds-the plants, statuary and shrubbery--enjoy them at night and derive the full benefits of your costly labour after the day is gone.

For a meeting with one of our representatives to discuss your unique requirements, please contact us.