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The Magic of Great Lighting – Outdoors
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The Magic of Great Lighting – Outdoors & Indoors

Well-designed and executed lighting, whether indoor or outdoor, has a lot of benefits both aesthetically and functionally. Lighting transforms the look of your yard and your home’s interior in ways that make your indoor and outdoor living spaces superior places for relaxing, entertaining, and living the way you want.

Lighting Distinctions takes lighting to the next level, and really enjoys helping homeowners in the San Diego area to enhance the lighting features of their homes. In fact, we love working with people to light spaces so much that we have been doing it for over 25 years.

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Do I Want Outdoor Path Lighting for my San Diego Home
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Do I Want Outdoor Path Lighting for my San Diego Home?

When it comes to navigating your yard after the sun goes down, you’ll quickly realize that the stars just don’t quite give off enough light to make it an enjoyable venture. The truth is, outdoor path lighting at your San Diego area home can make all the difference for you, your family or anyone else that may need to go in and out of your yard at night. Whether it’s walking up the driveway, over to the firepit or down to the pool, path lighting is a must. Here are some reasons why you may want to get some lighting for your walkways.

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Everything You Need to Know About Adding Lights to an Existing System

You’ve been driving all night. The roads are dark and the terrible weather makes it hard to navigate. You turn the last corner and there it is, home.

Your yard is all lit up like a Christmas card, so warm and welcoming.

San Diego outdoor lighting design makes a significant difference in curb appeal. It also creates a sense of safety and security. Whether you are using floodlights to light up a long, twisty driveway, or spotlights to showcase a grove of trees, landscape lighting makes a home feel like home.

Wondering how to install landscaping lights or upgrade your current lighting system to give your yard that special “home” feel? Here are a few things to keep in mind when going over your outdoor lighting options.

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Top Questions You Need to Ask When Planning Your Landscape Lighting Design

The right landscape design can increase your San Diego home’s value by more than 20 percent. However, if you’re not selling your house anytime soon, updating your landscaping is still an important investment.

The nicer your yard looks, the more it will stand out from the rest of the neighborhood. There’s more to designing a beautiful landscape than finding the right plants, though.

You also need to incorporate the right lighting, and that landscape lighting design should always get installed by a professional.

For most homeowners, finding someone to install their lighting system can feel like a huge challenge. That’s why it’s always best to interview several contractors before you pick the right one.

The better you understand your options, the more prepared you’ll be to make the right decision for your home and your budget.

Before you hire someone to start the project, make sure to ask your contractor these important questions:

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Switching from Halogen to LED: When is Your System Too Old?

Did you know LED bulbs use around 25%-80% less energy than traditional light bulbs?

It’s no wonder that more people are changing from traditional lights to LED lights in their San Diego homes and for their landscaping.

Have you been thinking about switching from halogen to LED for your landscaping, but your system is too old?

Here are a few things to keep in mind.

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Uplighting vs Flood Lighting: What’s the Difference in your Landscape Lighting Options?

What’s the difference between uplighting and flood lighting?

If you’re asking yourself this question, don’t feel bad. Not a lot of people can look at two beams of light and figure out what the differences are between them.

That’s why we’ve created this quick guide to help you out, and to teach you how to use them in your San Diego outdoor lighting design.

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How to Use Landscape Lighting to Light Your Outdoor Patio and Beyond

Did you know exterior landscape lighting is on the most wanted list according to the National Association of Home Builders? It’s no wonder that more homeowners are looking for ways to light up their outside space.

If you’re looking to make your patio really sparkle at night, then we’re here to help.

Here are a few great outdoor lighting design ideas that you have to try at your San Diego home!

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Shine Bright! How to Choose the Best Path Lighting for Your Landscape Project

You’ve spent months and months searching for your dream home. Once you found it, you probably spent countless hours deciding the perfect way to decorate each room.

By the time that last picture is hung you’re more than ready to just relax and enjoy your new house, but you’re not done just yet. What about landscaping and landscape lighting design at your new San Diego home?

You want your front and backyard landscaping to reflect the beauty of your home. This may include installing a koi pond, shaping your hedges, or building a pathway. Of course, you’ll also need to find the best path lighting.

Not only does this keep you and your guests safe by ensuring you don’t trip on rocks and other obstructions, but it completes the overall look of your yard.

Of course, no two path lights are made the same, and you will want to learn how you can choose the best landscape lighting for your yard.

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Stay Secure: How to Make Your Home Safer with Outdoor Security Lighting

Each year, more than 3.7 million homes are broken into across the country. For each break-in, homeowners have to file insurance claims to help pay for the damage.  While your homeowners’ insurance policy will help cover the cost of repairs or replacement items, it’s far better to prevent the break-in in the first place.

Sure, an alarm system is a great place to start, but that’s not always enough. The easiest way to secure your San Diego home is to improve its outdoor security lighting. Not sure where to start?

Let’s take a look at a few simple ways to boost your home security efforts.

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