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Category: Interior Lighting

Eight Magical Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Your Porch to Create Your Own Dreamland in San Diego
Eight Magical Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Your Porch to Create Your Own Dreamland in San Diego

Compact fluorescent light bulbs are five times more effective than incandescent ones. Improvements in the efficiency of light bulbs and the lowered price of electricity have meant that it is more viable than ever to add extra light sources to your San Diego home.

With that said, how can you get a great-looking entrance with a lighting plan?

Below we discuss our essential outdoor lighting ideas for your porch that you can incorporate into your own lighting design. 

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Modern Bedroom Lighting Design Ideas for Santaluz, CA Homes
Modern Bedroom Lighting Design Ideas for Santaluz, CA Homes

Lighting design can vastly influence the look of a space. It’s no wonder why theatrical lighting designers are in such high demand. Many people don’t realize it, but your lighting can influence the look of a bedroom just as much as your furniture or paint color.

Depending on your bedroom lighting, your space can look larger or smaller. Your lights will also influence the hue your color takes. 

How do you take advantage of the best modern bedroom lighting design ideas for your Santaluz home? This article will walk you through everything you need to know about bedroom lighting, beautiful bedroom light fixtures, romantic bedroom ceiling lights, and in general, the best lighting ideas for your style and situation. 

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Seven Interior Lighting Design Trends in Carmel Valley, CA
Seven Interior Lighting Design Trends in Carmel Valley, CA

Are you building or remodeling your home and in the market for some new lighting? Do you need some lighting upgrades throughout your home, but are not up-to-date with the trendy interior lighting design choices?

Modern takes on a new meaning with trendy styles. Using light to accentuate certain areas and create the desired vibe within specific rooms is all the rage. Also, interior lighting fixtures are beginning to be more decorative than they used to be. 

Keep your Carmel Valley home decor bright and up-to-date with these seven interior lighting trends. 

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Consider Dimmer Switches for Your Next Light Fixture
Consider Dimmer Switches for Your Next Light Fixture

Lighting is a critical component to making a house feel like home. People want something in the Goldilocks zone. Not too bright, but not too dark either.

Dimmer switches are the solution. They make it easy to adjust light levels, offering a wide range of mood lighting. They can also help conserve energy and help your bulbs last longer.

Here, we talk about why installing dimmer switches is a pro-level move for homeowners in the San Diego area.

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Common Lighting Mistakes You Will Want to Avoid
Common Lighting Mistakes You Will Want to Avoid

Having good lighting in your house is important to so much more than being able to see when it gets dark. From how light can affect the mood and feel of a room, to helping you regulate your sleep patterns, it’s essential to set up your lights in the best way possible.

However, if you’re not careful, you can make lighting errors that will cost you a lot of time and money in the long run. So what can you do to avoid these?

We’re glad you asked. Here’s our guide to the common lighting mistakes you’ll want to avoid.

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Beautiful Ways to Spread Lights to Your Trees
Beautiful Ways to Spread Lights to Your Trees

It’s that time of year again! With the winter nights setting in and the holidays around the corner, it’s time to bust out your holiday lights and start spreading that festive cheer. After all, this year’s been tough, so we’re being encouraged to put our lights up early and spread those tidings of comfort and joy!

However, why stick with the same old style for your tree lights when you can mix it up and have some fun. Check out our five favorite ways to spread lights on your trees and start getting creative with your festive displays.

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How Recessed Bedroom Lighting Can Improve Sleep Quality
How Recessed Bedroom Lighting Can Improve Sleep Quality

We spend almost a third of our lives sleeping. So why waste all that time on a bad night’s sleep?

Research suggests that your environment is important to consider when improving the quality of your shut-eye. One of the most common problems affecting sleep quality is a bad bedroom lighting set-up.

With some expert lighting advice and installation, you can turn your bedroom into a sleepy sanctuary. Check out how recessed bedroom lighting can drastically improve the quality of your sleep. Continue reading “How Recessed Bedroom Lighting Can Improve Sleep Quality”

Restoring and Updating Vintage Light Fixtures
Restoring and Updating Vintage Light Fixtures

The global secondhand home goods market is now worth over 4.9 billion USD. This growth mirrors the increased interest homeowners have in eco-friendly shopping, vintage trends, and DIY home improvement.

Some home goods, however, are easier to restore or update than others. It’s one thing to buy a secondhand bookcase and give it a fresh coat of paint. It’s another to buy vintage light fixtures and learn not only how to restore it aesthetically, but bring it back to working condition.

Lighting is something that can make or break a room and finding the perfect light fixture is an opportunity you never want to miss! That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive guide that will help you bring vintage light fixtures into your home improvement repertoire.

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What to Consider Before Scheduling a Lighting Consultation
What to Consider Before Scheduling a Lighting Consultation

Are you looking to add depth, warmth, or drama to your home? Have you planned everything from colors to furnishings perfectly, but you are still not getting the finish you hoped for? If so, landscape lighting could be for you.

However, before you book a lighting consultation, you should think about what you actually want from the professional. Below, we discuss some factors you need to think about before your lighting consultation.

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Under Cabinet Lighting Perks in Your Kitchen
Under Cabinet Lighting Perks in Your Kitchen

When we see dream kitchens in magazines, articles and advertisements, they’re usually big and bright spaces. However, not all of us are lucky enough to have kitchens with abundant natural light.

So how do you make your kitchen look and feel more inviting and efficient? One way is to add extra lighting.

Under cabinet lighting is a subtle, yet effective way of brightening up a kitchen. Cabinet lighting also adds value and can give the room a more upscale appearance.

Check out these benefits to under cabinet lighting and discover why you should install them in your San Diego home.

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Lighting Distinctions
Lighting Distinctions
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Based on 58 Reviews
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Hugh M.
Hugh M.
2023-02-13 09:01:54
Lighting Distinction left a lasting impression on me with their customer-centric approach and attention to individual needs. I was very impressed with their... read more
Mike V.
Mike V.
2023-01-31 01:48:22
Lighting Distinctions came out on short notice and fixed a number of issues with our landscape lighting (which had been installed many years before) as well... read more
Mickey B.
Mickey B.
2022-12-11 10:28:36
Joel and the folks at Lighting Distinctions did an amazing job repairing and recommending a new outdoor lighting system for my home. I'm a former... read more
Aaron R.
Aaron R.
2022-12-01 21:48:07
My wife and I hired the Lighting Distinctions team to help design and install exterior lights at our home and we're so happy with the outcome. One thing we... read more
Warren G.
Warren G.
2022-10-23 07:09:09
Joel and his team are fantastic to work with! They understood what our goals were by adding new lighting for our dining room as well as highlighting artwork... read more
Christoph H.
Christoph H.
2022-10-17 11:19:04
Joel and his team did an awesome job with walking us through the process of choosing the best light installations for our dining room. From the initial... read more
Scott M.
Scott M.
2022-10-11 12:45:33
I have used Lighting Distinctions several times over the years. The quality of their products is superior. They are competitively priced and their... read more
Jeff A.
Jeff A.
2022-10-10 17:22:42
We hired them to light our home in Heritage Estates in Poway. We did it in two phases, front yard one year, back yard the next. We get lots of compliments... read more
Chary P.
Chary P.
2022-10-10 17:22:00
We had the experience to install professional lighting to our landscape 4 years ago. As an update since then, they continue to deserve their 5 stars from... read more
Mark B.
Mark B.
2022-09-18 18:18:59
We live in a high rise condo downtown and wanted quality lighting to highlight our many pictures throughout the unit. We also wanted lighting for the... read more
Marvin W.
Marvin W.
2022-09-17 11:55:32
Very satisfying job in upgrading my lighting for the front and back yards. Great enhancement of landscape aesthetics! Top service and follow-up." read more
Ben P.
Ben P.
2022-09-13 13:08:19
We had excellent service from the crew at Lighting Distinctions. Everyone there stands out. Especially pleased with the advice from the onsite electrician... read more
Carol S.
Carol S.
2022-09-07 09:52:35
I have had Joel and his company, Lighting Distinctions, light up my yard for the past 20 years. He always does a fabulous job. Our yard is the prettiest... read more
Carol N.
Carol N.
2022-09-06 11:11:03
i seldom write a review but this is an exceptional trustworthy Lighting Company. Not only did Joel personally contact us but he and his Team were here... read more
Carla T.
Carla T.
2022-08-31 18:37:42
After completing the labor of love landscape creating an enchanted zen-like garden, I wanted to illuminate the outdoor space to be able to enjoy it at... read more
Mike M.
Mike M.
2022-08-18 09:05:02
We just finished a project installing new landscape lighting on our property- both the front yard and back. We had an outstanding experience working with... read more
Stuart A.
Stuart A.
2022-08-16 08:40:13
We had our lighting updated to replace all of our old and corroded lights, Joel and his team came in, updated our design, and made our front and backyard... read more
Susan A.
Susan A.
2022-08-11 20:03:38
Thanks to Lighting Distinctions our property is lit up to perfection. The entry and pathway have improved safety in an aesthetically pleasing fashion. In... read more
J. F.
J. F.
2022-08-09 09:48:39
We contacted Lighting Distinctions to re-do our backyard lighting and we couldn't be more happy with the outcome and process. Joel and his team came out... read more
Manal T.
Manal T.
2022-08-05 21:47:08
We had Lighting for our front and backyard and security lighting on the side of the house designed and installed by Lighting Distinctions. Joel initially... read more
Carla E.
Carla E.
2022-08-05 12:43:22
I was in need of replacement parts for our landscape lighting. Lighting Distinctions replaced all parts of the landscape lighting and it is now in perfect... read more
Kris B.
Kris B.
2022-08-02 20:18:42
Great company! - quick response to or initial call, listened to our needs and provided a quick and reasonable quote. Work was scheduled quickly and... read more
Eric S.
Eric S.
2022-08-02 13:09:56
We are so very happy with our beautifully lit backyard. We left it to the pros at LD to do what they wanted ... and the results are spectacular! It was... read more
C T D.
C T D.
2022-07-28 11:28:41
Joel truly has an artists eye when he designs and lays out the lighting fixtures. His crew installed all within a very short amount of time, and left no... read more
Nancy B.
Nancy B.
2022-06-02 13:13:44
We had outdoor and indoor lighting done a couple years ago and we still love it. We needed something adjusted and they were out the NEXT day no problem.... read more
Elaine H.
Elaine H.
2022-04-23 09:00:40
Thanks for the great job done by EVERYONE associated with Lighting Distinctions.  It was a blast working with Stephanie and Joel to design our new lights... read more
Chaela P.
Chaela P.
2022-03-15 10:38:04
100/10. Everyone at Lighting Distinctions is a pleasure to work with and they all really know their stuff. We started off thinking we just wanted market... read more
LV P.
LV P.
2022-02-10 07:04:26
Fantastic work performed. Will use again. Thank You read more
Warren G.
Warren G.
2022-01-15 10:15:20
Joel and his team did excellent work in designing and installing new accent lighting for our dining room and art. Everything turned out great and they were... read more
John P.
John P.
2021-12-27 16:14:36
We were ready for a refresh of our 20 year old Malibu lighting at our home in Carmel Valley and Joel, Stephanie and Lighting Distinctions team had the exact... read more
Ken W.
Ken W.
2021-11-30 17:37:26
We had Joel and his team advise us on converting our 6 zone Insteon lighting system to Lutron, which allows us to control our exterior lighting through our... read more
Brian F.
Brian F.
2021-11-15 12:16:50
Used LD for a fairly large outdoor lighting job. They did a good job from start to finish. Top quality people, process and products. I'd definitely use... read more
Doug C.
Doug C.
2021-11-06 11:32:24
Lighting distinction offers a great value whether you need help with your indoor or outdoor lighting needs they're the ones to go to. Their prices are fair... read more
Matthew C.
Matthew C.
2021-09-25 18:23:55
Joel and the Team at Lighting Distinctions are the best, they provided us several different options for our yard and tree lighting, and provided an... read more
Tina K.
Tina K.
2021-09-25 14:10:31
Let Joel design & illuminate your stunning landscape! He makes everything fun, efficient, creative, energy-efficient, and for a fair price. Watch your... read more
Sam M.
Sam M.
2021-09-23 16:18:32
I wanted to replace all my old yellowed incandescent cans with an led alternative. Joal came to my house the next day . We discussed various alternatives.... read more
Nancy B.
Nancy B.
2021-09-14 15:54:39
Love our lighting. We did front and back lighting and what a difference it made. Great mood and they really knew what type to put where. It's... read more
Janna W.
Janna W.
2021-09-14 13:05:37
We hired Joel and company to rework our existing lighting to make our backyard feel more like a resort. There were a few spots that were too dark for us and... read more
Ella W.
Ella W.
2021-08-17 12:01:06
We had a great experience working with Joel, Stephanie and Mauricio. They installed market lights over our back patio and pool, and really nailed the look... read more
Craig N.
Craig N.
2021-08-17 09:41:53
We had lighting distinctions do a complete landscape lighting setup for our house in Fallbrook. The results are great, the integration with the phone... read more
Christine M.
Christine M.
2021-08-04 09:32:25
Lighting Distinctions repaired our landscape lighting by replacing bulbs and parts that were 14 years old, as well as a lot of old wiring that had been... read more
Paul J.
Paul J.
2021-08-01 10:57:18
I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Joel and his trustee sidekick, Octavio for over 30 years. I had some unusual lighting... read more
Kevin B.
Kevin B.
2021-07-27 12:31:25
Joel, and the rest of his team at Lighting Distinctions exceeded our expectations with the installation of out door landscape lighting. Their suggestions... read more
Curtis D.
Curtis D.
2021-07-08 09:49:57
Very happy with the outdoor lighting for our front and backyard. I had an idea of what lights I wanted, and then Joel offered some additional... read more
Brian S.
Brian S.
2021-07-08 09:29:06
They did a great job working with me on my updated lighting options. Very responsive to my requests. Brian read more
Lynn M.
Lynn M.
2021-07-06 17:19:21
Joel was responsive and made great suggestions for lighting on our property. We are really happy with the outcome. Our neighbors liked ours so much they... read more
Marvin W.
Marvin W.
2021-06-23 15:55:53
Wonderful job in designing lighting for my front and back yards. Great landscape look and excellent functional porch lights! Top notch service and follow-up. read more
Dan F.
Dan F.
2021-06-15 12:30:54
I highly recommend Lighting Distinctions. Throughout the process from design through installation, they were a pleasure to work with. Joel offered... read more
Laura B.
Laura B.
2021-06-11 17:06:49
Finally after 3 years of living in our new home and complaining of poor lighting of the front of our house we decided to have new lighting installed. Yes we... read more
L.A. N.
L.A. N.
2021-06-09 19:41:00
Truly an amazing experience to work with Joel and his team to create a vision and it come to fruition! He is a master of design and functionality--we used... read more
Joe P.
Joe P.
2021-06-07 20:23:55
Joel and team were exceptional to work with. My exterior lighting looks fantastic and I have had many neighbors compliment me on how great the lighting... read more
Rick F.
Rick F.
2021-06-07 14:46:14
Joel and team did a great job repairing and updating my landscape lighting. He came by after dark to better assess the the best options in the actual time... read more
Kristin S.
Kristin S.
2021-06-02 18:31:47
Love this company! They designed a beautiful lighting plan for our large yard and we could not be happier! The workman arrived promptly and were very... read more
D J.
D J.
2021-06-02 17:28:24
Joe and his company (from receptionist to installers) did a wonderful job taking care of the unique and specific requests and requirements for our Carlsbad... read more
Neil A.
Neil A.
2021-06-02 11:04:32
Joel and his team did some exterior Low voltage lighting at our house last fall, and they did a tremendous job from start to finish. They put in downwards... read more
Pim H.
Pim H.
2021-05-28 15:39:46
Best company for all your indoor and outdoor lighting needs! Joel went the absolute extra mile and got our fixtures repurposed and cleaned while adding a... read more
John C.
John C.
2021-04-19 08:18:32
It is obvious Joel and team have a passion for what they do. They were booked and very busy as we were dealing with them, yet they made us feel we were... read more
Mark B.
Mark B.
2021-03-01 07:29:16
Joel is wonderful. Had him hang lights in backyard and loved them so much, I had him come back out to do more around the house. He is honest, reliable and a... read more
Bryan R.
Bryan R.
2021-02-13 08:42:02
Joel and his team were a pleasure to work with. They showed us spots to feature with lighting that we had never considered and are now happy we did!... read more
Amy E.
Amy E.
2021-01-28 13:46:02
Joel and his team were prompt, professional, and gave me recommendations I would never have come up with on my own. They added some art lights to the... read more
David M.
David M.
2021-01-17 09:42:00
I had an extremely positive experience with Lighting Distinctions. They were responsive, professional, and timely. They were happy to work within my... read more
Andrew Z.
Andrew Z.
2020-11-02 10:42:14
I confess I am always surprised by people who post negative reviews of companies they only TRIED to do business with and were unable to, but here I am. I... read more
Will P.
Will P.
2020-08-25 22:28:12
Honestly I'd give 7 stars! The folks at Lighting Distinctions were awesome and fun to work with. I've been interested in getting outdoor lighting for a... read more
John K.
John K.
2020-06-24 12:11:44
After deciding it was time to enhance our landscape lighting situation, we called Lighting Distinctions. They responded right away and scheduled a visit.... read more
Jen D.
Jen D.
2020-06-21 12:40:12
Great experience. Considered doing the lighting work myself, but glad we had it done professionally. Joel had great ideas of where the lighting should go... read more
Michel B.
Michel B.
2020-05-31 09:53:31
I found Joel and his company through an internet search and as soon as he came by to give his consultation his knowledge and expertise would exceed our... read more
K C.
K C.
2019-12-10 08:08:08
If you want your landscape lighting done right then Joel is your man. He really knows how how to do it right. Lighting is an art and I wanted someone who... read more
Amanda R.
Amanda R.
2019-11-05 15:24:36
Beautiful lights, reasonable price and amazing workmanship (we'll be back again for more!) Joel was accommodating and gave us options for the whole 9 yards... read more
Robert T.
Robert T.
2019-06-08 13:14:36
We had installed new LED landscape lighting a couple of years ago, but a number of lights at the front lawn had stopped working. We tried to get the company... read more
Dennis K.
Dennis K.
2019-01-15 16:26:55
All the 5 star reviews are spot on, Joel and his team of lighting professionals do a fantastic job. I selected Lighting Distinctions based on customer... read more
Rich S.
Rich S.
2019-01-01 17:38:02
If you are looking for a landscape lighting company that provides top quality products and outstanding customer service, look no further and give Joel... read more
Tina H.
Tina H.
2018-08-08 15:03:23
Don't know what we would of done without them! We interviewed and requested quotes from multiple companies prior to finding Joel. We were amazed at how many... read more
B F.
B F.
2018-06-29 14:31:11
Excellent design and superior service. After taking quotes from three vendors, Lighting Distinctions was the clear winner. In addition to the traditional... read more
Marc N.
Marc N.
2018-06-08 10:54:53
Our HOA used lighting distinctions to install landscape lighting at the front and rear entrances to our community. They provided us a clear detailed quote... read more
Kristina T.
Kristina T.
2018-04-24 17:11:13
When I first met Joel from Lighting Distinctions, one of my biggest concerns was that my house not look like Disneyland or like the house down the street... read more
Chary P.
Chary P.
2018-03-24 09:21:47
I highly recommend Lighting Distinctions to do your lighting professionally. Joel Barnett and team researched our place in Escondido before coming out for... read more


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