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The Benefits of Landscape Lighting
The Benefits of Landscape Lighting

Have you ever looked at your yard and felt it was just a little blah? Sometimes it’s difficult to imagine how you can make your yard pop without having to do major landscaping work.

However, you would be amazed at what you can accomplish when you add a little bit of landscape lighting to the mix. You can highlight different areas of your San Diego home and show the world the creativity that is within your mind.

Hiring a professional to do the job for you is the perfect way to make sure that you are getting exactly what you need, but there are some things that you can do on your own. Here are some of the reasons why landscape lighting is something you should definitely consider. Continue reading “The Benefits of Landscape Lighting”

Beautiful Walkway Ideas for the Front of Your House
Beautiful Walkway Ideas for the Front of Your House

What if you could take your curb appeal to the next level?

One of the most powerful areas of the front of your home is the walkway. Many walkways are bland and boring, setting a negative tone for all of your visiting guests.

With the right walkway ideas for the front of your San Diego area house, you can undergo a magical transformation that is sure to stand out. Here are the inspirational ideas you need to get started today. Continue reading “Beautiful Walkway Ideas for the Front of Your House”

Seven Tips on Garden and Flower Bed Lights
Seven Tips on Garden and Flower Bed Lights

If you’re like most Americans, renovating your outdoor living space will be a project that takes between $1,000 and $5,000. There are a lot of reasons this project is worth the money. You’ll be calmer and more relaxed in your remodeled yard, eliminate problem areas outside your home, and be able to spend time engaging in quality outdoor activities.

Get the best bang for your buck when renovating. Flowerbed lights are an affordable investment that will make your yard look better overall. They’ll put the focus on your favorite flowers and make sure you see the best parts of the landscape at your San Diego area home.

Here are seven creative flowerbed lighting ideas that will have you awestruck! Continue reading “Seven Tips on Garden and Flower Bed Lights”

Amazing Driveway Lighting Ideas
Amazing Driveway Lighting Ideas

Designing the landscape around your San Diego area home can involve a lot of moving pieces. You have to think about plant type and placement, seasonal changes, and your exterior home appearance. One factor you may have overlooked though is your driveway lighting.

Driveway lighting can transform the experience of your home at night. Here are some driveway lighting ideas that will improve the look and safety of your home’s exterior. Continue reading “Amazing Driveway Lighting Ideas”

How to Use Wash Lighting to Make Your Landscape Pop
How to Use Wash Lighting to Make Your Landscape Pop

What if one simple change could transform the landscape around your home?

You don’t need expensive and time-consuming renovations to make your San Diego yard look fantastic. All you need is the right wash lighting.

Wondering what wash lighting is and how you can use it to make your landscape pop? Here is a quick little guide to help you out. Continue reading “How to Use Wash Lighting to Make Your Landscape Pop”

Seven Lighting Ideas and Safety Tips for a Kid (or Pet) Friendly Backyard
Seven Lighting Ideas and Safety Tips for a Kid (or Pet) Friendly Backyard

When it comes to creating a pet-friendly or kid-friendly backyard at your San Diego home, your lighting is a crucial component that will help keep your loved ones safe.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your current backyard or you’re planning to move to a new home, there are plenty of great backyard ideas for kids to make this space safe and welcoming.

Here’s a list of seven lighting ideas and safety tips that will ensure you have a kid and pet friendly backyard. Continue reading “Seven Lighting Ideas and Safety Tips for a Kid (or Pet) Friendly Backyard”

How Lighting Influences Your Productivity, Plus Five Lighting Tips for Your Home Office
How Lighting Influences Your Productivity, Plus Five Lighting Tips for Your Home Office

Productivity can be a pain when working from home. After all, we deserve an ice cream cone break after writing one page, right?

Whether you’re a hard worker, a task avoider, or your average joe worker, we all want to improve our productivity while working from home.

The key to productivity is having a space solely for work. If you have a home office at your residence in San Diego, that’s even better.

The aesthetic of your office can surprisingly affect the quality of your work and the productivity of your efforts. One thing that really makes a difference in productivity is the correct use of home office lighting.

Does lighting really make a difference in productivity? Absolutely. Continue reading “How Lighting Influences Your Productivity, Plus Five Lighting Tips for Your Home Office”

How Much Do LED Lights Save? A Look into This Affordable Option
How Much Do LED Lights Save? A Look into This Affordable Option

You’re standing in the aisle at the hardware store near your San Diego home staring at the rows upon rows of light bulbs. Should you get the expensive LED lights or the cheaper CFL bulbs? You’ve heard that LEDs are better, but how much do LED lights save if they’re double the price? The truth is that LED lights can save you a ton of money over the course of their lifespan. It’s time to learn more about exactly how much you stand to save by grabbing that pack of LEDs instead. Continue reading “How Much Do LED Lights Save? A Look into This Affordable Option”

The Magic of Great Lighting – Outdoors & Indoors
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.

Continue reading “The Magic of Great Lighting – Outdoors & Indoors”

Path Lighting: Turn on the Sun — Just a Bit
Path Lighting: Turn on the Sun — Just a Bit

The night sky is beautiful especially in San Diego and the surrounding area. However, it’s only bright enough to light your way a couple nights a month, if that. Outdoor path lighting makes all the difference when you set foot outside after the sun goes down, keeping you safe on your way up the driveway or down to the pool. Our low-voltage outdoor lights won’t spoil your night time view and won’t leave you paying to light the entire neighborhood. Continue reading “Path Lighting: Turn on the Sun — Just a Bit”

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Yelp Reviews

Lighting Distinctions
Lighting Distinctions
5.0
Based on 38 Reviews
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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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