Looking to spend more time outside, even as the temperatures start to fall the coming months? We have some tips for keeping the lights on outdoors for your big parties and cozy gatherings.

Understanding the ambiance of outdoor entertaining

When considering outdoor lighting for entertaining, it’s essential to think about the ambiance you want to create. Lighting sets the mood and can influence the atmosphere of your gathering. Soft, warm lighting tends to create a cozy and intimate feel, perfect for dinner parties or relaxed gatherings. On the other hand, brighter and more focused lighting might be preferable for activities like games or larger gatherings where visibility is key.

Types of outdoor lighting for entertaining

There are several types of outdoor lighting to consider, each serving different purposes:

Pathway lighting: Path lights not only add a decorative touch but also ensure safety by illuminating walkways, steps, and driveways.

String lights: Perhaps the most popular choice for outdoor entertaining, string lights create a charming and whimsical atmosphere. They can be draped along fences, strung overhead across a patio, or wrapped around tree trunks. LED string lights are energy-efficient and come in various shapes and colors to suit different styles.

Spotlights and uplighting: These are ideal for highlighting focal points in your outdoor space, such as architectural features, plants, or artwork. Uplighting and downlighting can create dramatic effects and draw attention to specific areas.

Lanterns and candlelight: For a more rustic or traditional look, lanterns and candles provide soft, flickering light that adds warmth and charm to outdoor tables and seating areas. Flameless candles or solar-powered lanterns offer a safer and more convenient alternative.

Practical considerations

In addition to aesthetics, there are practical considerations to keep in mind when choosing outdoor lighting:

Weather resistance: Outdoor lighting fixtures should be weatherproof to withstand rain, wind, and other outdoor elements. Look for fixtures with an IP rating that indicates their level of waterproofing and durability.

Energy efficiency: Opt for LED lights wherever possible, as they are energy-efficient and have a longer lifespan compared to traditional incandescent bulbs. (Of course, if you like calling on Luminocity frequently because you have burned out incandescent bulbs, you are welcome to remain in the old school group.)

4 design tips for outdoor lighting

To achieve the best results with outdoor lighting for entertaining, consider working with a Luminocity certified lighting designer who can identify key focal points of your home and property and light them accordingly.

Layered lighting: Combine different types of lighting to create depth and interest. For example, pair string lights with pathway lights and spotlights to illuminate various areas of your outdoor space.

Create zones: Define different zones within your outdoor area, such as dining, lounging, and cooking areas, and use lighting to delineate each space effectively.

Avoid glare: Position lights strategically to minimize glare and ensure comfortable visibility without harsh shadows.

Experiment and personalize: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different lighting arrangements and styles to find what works best for your space and personal taste.

Maintenance and safety

Regular maintenance of outdoor lighting is essential to ensure optimal performance and safety. Clean fixtures regularly to remove dirt and debris, replace bulbs as needed, and check wiring for any signs of wear or damage. Or, leave the messy chores to the staff at Luminocity. Our maintenance plan helps you keep your system operating at peak efficiency month-after-month. The plan includes a thorough cleaning and inspection, as well as fresh bulbs for your quartz-halogen system.

A thoughtful outdoor lighting designs opens up opportunities to stay outdoors even as the days grow shorter. If you’re ready to explore outdoor lighting—or you’re ready to update your existing outdoor lighting design, reach out to Luminocity now for a consultation. Or, call us at 317-537-8055.

As summer stretches its warm arms over central Indiana, our outdoor spaces have become an extension of our homes. Long evenings spent grilling, entertaining friends, or simply relaxing under the stars all benefit from a well-maintained outdoor lighting system by Luminocity. But with extended use comes the need for proper care. We’ve assembled some important tips to keep your outdoor lighting shining brightly throughout the summer:

Safety first this summer

Make sure your lights are off before you take a close look at your entire outdoor lighting system. Check for cracked bulbs, loose wiring, or any signs of water damage. Pay close attention to areas where fixtures meet the ground or where cords might be exposed to lawnmowers or weed whackers.

Know your limits: If you notice any frayed wires, exposed components, or flickering lights, don’t attempt repairs yourself. Call Luminocity to address any electrical concerns.

Weather resistance is key: Ensure all your outdoor lighting fixtures are rated for outdoor use. Look for the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listing on the fixture itself. This indicates it’s been tested and approved for safe exposure to the elements. Luminocity primarily relies on fixtures by Sterling Lighting or Lumien, offering high quality you can’t often find in your big box hardware store.

Shine bright, shine efficiently this summer

Don’t rely on summer storms to keep your outdoor lights shining clearly. You may be surprised to discover that a thorough cleaning adds a brilliance you didn’t know you had in your outdoor lighting system.

Clean fixtures for optimal performance: Dirt, dust, and cobwebs can accumulate on your fixtures throughout the year, reducing their effectiveness. Regularly wipe down your fixtures with a soft cloth and mild soap solution. For particularly dirty lenses, remove them for a more thorough cleaning.

Embrace LED technology: Consider switching your outdoor bulbs to LEDs. LEDs are not only energy-efficient, saving you money on your electricity bill, but they also last significantly longer than traditional incandescent bulbs, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

Harness the power of timers and sensors: Maximize efficiency and convenience this summer with timers and motion sensors. Timers allow you to set specific lighting hours, ensuring your lights aren’t burning unnecessarily. Motion sensors automatically activate lights when movement is detected, providing targeted illumination only when needed.

Enhance your outdoor oasis

Your home is your castle, and it deserves something better than an ordinary outdoor lighting system this summer. How can you make your outdoor lighting stand out?

Work with a custom lighting designer: Lighting may seem like a simple process, but certified lighting design teams understand the nuances and need for unique placement of light and shadows.

Let there be light, but not light pollution: Be mindful of light spill. Direct your lights downwards to illuminate your desired areas and avoid casting unwanted glare upwards into the night sky. This not only helps your neighbors but also helps preserve the natural night environment for nocturnal creatures.

Think beyond summer: While summer is the prime time for outdoor living, consider your lighting needs throughout the year. Opt for classic and timeless designs that complement your home’s overall aesthetic. Choose fixtures made from durable materials that can withstand the changing seasons.

Luminocity can service your outdoor lighting system

Regular maintenance is essential to keeping your outdoor lighting system shining brightly this summer and beyond. You may be someone who loves to muck around in the dirt checking for broken bulbs and frayed wires, or you may prefer to let the experts handle the dirty work. If you’re the latter, Luminocity’s maintenance plan is an efficient, cost-effective solution. Our trained technicians will clean and inspect each fixture, bury any exposed wires, and trim foliage for optimal lighting. We’ll also change any burnt-out bulbs at no cost during the next 12 months.

Let Luminocity give you the summer outdoor lighting you deserve. Reach out now at 317-537-8055 to schedule a consultation. Shine bright this summer – and beyond – with the professionals at Luminocity.

Light up your home

Do you live in a neighborhood where neighbors meet for impromptu gatherings on a warm summer evening? Create an inviting setting with a home that is awash in light. Don’t settle for just any lighting design, however. When you work with a custom outdoor lighting designer like Luminocity, you’re working with someone who specializes only in outdoor lighting. This means you’ll partner with people like our founder, Karl Lundberg, a Certified Low Voltage Lighting Technician and Certified Outdoor Lighting Designer. Karl and his staff go beyond the ordinary to craft designs worthy of your home. They’ll spend time looking for specific focal points that can be highlighted through a combination of uplighting and downlighting, and they’ll elevate your home to starring status with inspired lighting.

Keep the pathways lit

After the sun goes down, it’s tempting to stay inside because you worry about tripping or falling in the darkness. Pathway lighting gives you a measure of security when you opt to stay outside for late-night drinks on the patio or a family gathering that continues past bedtime. Again, a company like Luminocity can install pathway lighting that is effective without being obtrusive. You want to enjoy the light without being in the spotlight!

Light your landscape

If you’re like everyone in Indiana, you’ve spent the last couple of months celebrating the return of warmer weather and coaxing your outdoor landscape back to its initial beauty. All this hard work deserves to be highlighted, and Luminocity can create masterpieces from Mother Nature’s creations. Certain features, like lush trees and foliage, cast complex and beautiful shadows when they’re professionally lit. A good landscape design also lets you enjoy your property when you’re indoors. When you look out your kitchen window after dark, what would you rather see? An inky black darkness or a beautifully lit yard that draws the eye outdoors?

Shining through water

If you’re lucky enough to have a pool, pond, or other water feature on your property, you’re going to want to enjoy them even after the sun goes down. Luminocity installs light that enhances the look of falling water and creates a soothing combination of sights and sounds for those wonderful summer nights. But water feature lighting can bring its own challenges. Underwater fixtures must have a specific Ingress Protection (IP) rating to withstand the pressure of being submerged under water. Light doesn’t travel through water like it does through air, either. Leave this job to the lighting experts at Luminocity.

Lighting the gathering spots

Do your dinner party guests tend to spill onto the deck and patio area? A professional lighting design increases your available entertaining space and encourages visitors to enjoy the comfortable temperatures we enjoy after the Indiana sun goes down.

Shining a light on the shadows

There’s a lot to love about summer, but warmer weather can also bring seasonal challenges. Sadly, our crime rates tend to heat up as the temperature rises in the summer. Fortunately, your outdoor lighting investment can pay you back in increased home security. A well-lit yard also cuts down on those light-night stumbles when you’re gathering the toys and games left over from daytime adventures.

Don’t spend another summer in darkness! Talk to Luminocity now about a custom lighting design for your home. Call us at 317-537-8055 now to set up a consultation, and prepare for a summer of light!

If you’re looking to paint your home in light, read on to find out why you should consider a customer outdoor lighting designer:

Certification counts

Luminocity’s owner and founder, Karl Lundberg, is a Certified Low Voltage Lighting Technician and a Certified Outdoor Lighting Designer.  Karl is a lifelong learner, regularly investing in lighting expertise to uncover the nuances that take lighting from fine to fabulous. A certified lighting designer like Karl not only learns the tricks of the trade, he also has a vast network of professional lighting designers whose brains he can pick when he wants another opinion.

“If you want somebody who is going to give you very good thoughts and ideas, and if you want the wow factor, we need to talk,” Karl said.

Your home deserves a custom expert

When your car breaks down, do you take it to a bicycle mechanic? After all, cars and bikes both have wheels, right? Of course not. Customer outdoor lighting designs may cost more than a DIY project, but they’ll pay you back with creativity, security, and a living space that expands beyond the front of your home.

When Karl visits a home, he often takes a solo walk around the property, both the interior and the exterior. He’s looking for the focal points that deserve to come out from behind the shadows. He also wants to see what the homeowners see when they look out of their windows at night. A dark landscape can be dreary or threatening. A custom lit landscape draws the eye outside and illuminates the outdoor structures, water features or foliage.

Custom differences can make a big impact

You may know what a volt is, but do you know what a VA is? The Luminocity team knows the difference, and this knowledge plays an important role in the outdoor lighting design world. Volt-Amps are a unit of measurement for electrical power, representing the amount of energy a device needs draw a current. For instance, a five-watt bulb may need 8 watts to convert that energy. If the lighting design doesn’t include a properly sized transformer, it may not operate efficiently.

A custom lighting design often includes a combination of uplighting and downlighting. Most people are familiar with uplighting, where the lights are mounted at or near ground level, directing their beams upward. But downlighting refers to lights that are mounted above the target, like lights in a tree that illuminate the flowers or landscaping below. Oftentimes, Karl and his team discover that less is more when it comes to lighting. By keeping certain features dark, the lighting design draws the eye to a home’s best features.

Not all light fixtures are alike

Luminocity primarily relies on high quality fixtures by Sterling Lighting or Lumien. You may not find this quality in your neighborhood big box hardware store. These high-quality lighting companies stand apart with innovative products. Light fixtures often have what’s called a CRI – color rendering index. Fixtures with a high CRI tend to highlight their subjects in natural colors. Most lighting designs use fixtures with a CRI rating in the mid-80s. Luminocity relies on fixtures with a CRI rating in the mid-90s.

Custom design comes with custom maintenance

When Luminocity installs a lighting system, Karl and his team will return at the three-month mark to address any concerns of problems. They’ll repeat the process again at six months. From there, homeowners can take advantage of Luminocity’s maintenance plan, which includes quarterly, semi-annual or annual visits, depending on the customer preference. The maintenance plan covers bulb replacement and a thorough inspection and cleaning of each light fixture.

If you’re trying to create a welcoming space that adds security while it highlights your home’s best features, you deserve a custom lighting designer. Talk to Luminocity now about your custom home lighting options. Call us at 317-537-8055 or reach out online. You worked hard for your home. You – and your home – deserve the best.

Tackle spring cleaning tasks

The first hint of warm weather has many of us enthusiastically venturing back outdoors. Did you hear your neighbor’s lawn mower last weekend when the temperatures hit 70 degrees? Now is the time to clear away the leftover leaves and debris from the fall and winter months. If you have an existing outdoor lighting system, take a walk around your property to look for exposed cables and broken fixtures. Better yet, talk to Luminocity about our maintenance plan. We’ll inspect and clean each fixture, bury exposed wires, and trim bushes as needed to achieve an optimal lighting effect. If you notice a burned-out bulb any time during the year, we’ll replace it at no charge.

Spruce up your landscaping

Stand across the street from your home and assess it with a critical eye. How does the landscape look? Are the plants starting to compete for space? Is your favorite flowering shrub producing fewer blooms each year? Landscape plants have a shelf life. If your landscape bedding is starting to look bedraggled this spring, consider an update.

One you have a fresh new landscape, you’ll want to make sure it’s highlighted with path lighting. These strategically placed fixtures will shine a light on your landscape and provide an extra measure of safety and security.

Spring for a front door upgrade

Your entryway is the focal point of your home’s exterior. When was the last time you made a change to your front door? Maybe it’s time for something new, whether it’s a front door with sidelights or a modern fiberglass door with a geometric pattern that completely updates your home’s character. Or, spring for a new coat of paint in a new color, Do you like dignified charcoal or black, or are you more into something fun blue, green or red hues? Remember, entryway lighting is always going to be an important part of your exterior lighting design. You want the front entrance to look warm and inviting without feeling like you’re standing in the spotlight. Let a certified lighting professional handle the lighting strategies that matter.

Spotlight architectural details

Your home’s unique details can look amazing during the day, but what happens when darkness falls? Outdoor lighting by Luminocity experts can create a nighttime masterpiece that continues to outshine the competition. Owner Karl Lundberg and his Luminocity team have been trained in spotting the details that can mingle with light and cast sophisticated lines and shadows. We’ll also use professional level durable fixtures and bulbs, which means good lighting for years to come.

Don’t forget the backyard this spring!

Your yard is your private sanctuary, a place to relax with friends or enjoy some quiet hours of respite after a long workday. Now is the time to make the necessary repairs and upgrade the elements that make your backyard a favorite spot to hang out this summer. Create an extra outdoor living space with deck lighting that gives the entire gathering area a festive feeling while adding safety measures like stair lights. Add tree lighting to take the outdoor area from “nice” to “wow.” Did you know that not all trees are equal when it comes to capturing a superior lighting effect? Certain smaller trees like a Japanese maple, for instance, capture the illumination at eye level. Its dainty branches and colorful leaves create multiple interest points that add to the area’s character.

Does your home have a pool, pond or other water feature? Underwater fixtures can enhance the look of the falling water, while shore lighting can capture the water’s natural movement. If you’re still getting by with standard pool lighting, talk to Luminocity about how an upgraded lighting design can make the whole area look fun and inviting.

Spring is one of the best times to install or update your outdoor lighting. Our professional staff can help identify focal points around your home that should be the stars of the lighting show. We’ll also create a lighting design that lets you stay out later on those warm summer nights. By incorporating these outdoor lighting ideas, you can elevate your home’s curb appeal and create a welcoming ambiance that will last throughout the spring and summer seasons.  For expert advice on choosing the perfect outdoor lighting fixtures for your home, call Luminocity at 317-537-8055.

How can you show your home a little love this month and beyond? We have a few ideas to start your spring checklist.

Love and light

Does your home sit in the shadows? Or does it shrink from the glare of DIY floodlights that were a cheap find at the big box store? Professional, energy efficient lighting technology makes a tangible difference in how your home stands up to the darkness. Luminocity is ready to create a lighting design that highlights your Indiana home’s best features and creates a unique artwork within your landscape. Invest in outdoor lighting now, and you’ll have a head start in creating a welcoming experience for anyone who visits.

Love your home by tackling the small tasks

Do big projects leave you sweating like a seventh grader who wants to give his crush a box of candy? You don’t have to do everything at once to prove that you’re faithful to your home. Consider these smaller jobs, which can add up to big improvements:

Paint a room. As the days get longer and the sunlight streams through your windows, you may realize you’re tired of the wall colors. A new paint color is a sure method of injecting new life into your space. It’s also a great excuse for buying new throw pillows to match!

Clean your baseboards. Sure, you sweep and dust regularly, but when was the last time you gave your baseboards some love? A periodic baseboard clean can be a great pick-me-up for your home.

Rearrange the furniture. Do you still have your television against the wall with the cable line, even though you cut the cord years ago? Move things around a bit. Send the bookcases to the dining room you rarely use and create a library vibe. Play with new light fixtures. Swap out those end tables that you’ve moved several times and really never liked in the first place. It’s time for a change.

Clean your carpets. Hire a professional, or rent a carpet cleaner from the grocery store. You may discover that your carpet is a different shade once you remove the accumulated dirt your dog has been bringing inside for the past several months.

Get rid of some stuff. Do you subscribe to the 80/20 principle at home, where you used 20 percent of your stuff 80 percent of the time? It’s OK to donate the extra pots and pans that are hiding in your cupboards. Go through your books and donate the overflow to your neighborhood library. Create space for new options.

Show some love with bigger projects

The little maintenance tasks make a difference, but the bigger projects can pay you back in dramatic results. What can you do to show your home some love? We have a few ideas:

Clean your gutters. While you were staying warm inside this winter, your gutters were accumulating a collection of dead leaves, sticks, pebbles, and other debris. Clean them out now, before the spring rains begin. Did you know that Indiana’s precipitation chances begin to go up in March, peaking in May? It’s going to rain. Be ready.

Wash your windows. Dirty windows can be an eyesore. Improve your home’s curb appeal when you make your windows sparkle. You’ll enjoy the extra natural light and may even extend the windows’ lifespan by removing the dust and grime that can scratch the surface.

Get a head start on your outdoor chores. Indiana springs often bring us spells of milder weather where you want to be outside. Clean out the dead leaves that accumulated around your home this winter. Make sure your perennials have room to grow by clearing out the clutter.

Check your outdoor lighting system. Over time, your bulbs can become dim and your wires may become exposed thanks to winter weather. All landscape lighting needs to be updated from time to time. You can go out and manually replace every bulb with a fresh one, or you can sign up for Luminocity’s maintenance plan and let us do the dirty work. (We think you’ll love handing this particular task over to our crew.)

Share the love this month with Luminocity. Did you know that spring is a great time to consider an outdoor lighting system? Our Indiana weather will become more hospitable, and soon we’ll be wanting to spend time outside. Make sure your home is illuminated with a professional outdoor lighting design by Luminocity. Call us now at 317-537-8055 to schedule your free consultation!

Make a resolution to stay safe at home

Safety is always a priority for any homeowner. When was the last time you tested the smoke alarms or radar detectors in your home? Yes, conventional wisdom says you should add fresh batteries when we switch to Daylight Savings Time in March, but why wait? Did you know that an old smoke detector may not give your family the protection it deserves? Today’s updated smoke detectors can even talk to you! While we’re talking about safety, let’s look at the safeguards around your home. How are your door locks working? Do you notice any wear or splits in the wood frame around the door? What about your windows? Are they still secure against intruders?

Take a walk around your home at night to check for any dark spots. Remember, a well-lit home may be related to a decrease in crime.  

Resolve to stay on top of maintenance tasks

Let’s be honest. When was the last time you replaced your furnace filter? A new filter can help your HVAC system work better, which may translate into lower energy bills. What other chores are you tempted to skip throughout the year? Spring is coming, and you’ll want to be ready to tackle the work with our handy maintenance checklist. Your outdoor lighting system needs regular maintenance as well. A harsh winter can uncover wires, and new growth can alter the carefully designed lighting patterns. The Luminocity maintenance plan lets someone else do the dirty work for you. Talk to us about how our trained lighting technicians will service your system annually and handle minor repairs at no charge throughout the year. 

Let things go

If you didn’t use it in 2023, either repurpose it, recycle it, give it away or throw it away in 2024. This is a resolution everyone can use. You’ve been holding onto that cat-shaped baking pan for years, in case you have a grandchild who wants a kitty cake. Let it go. Old calendars? Copy the important dates and send them to the recycle bin. How about broken items? If it’s been waiting for a fix for more than a year, let’s get real.

Take a hard look at what you are bringing into your home. Everyone loves a bargain, but cheaper can wind up costing you more in the long run. For instance, an outdoor lighting design from a big box store may have a low initial price point, but a lighting design by Luminocity relies on our high-quality, durable light fixtures that are better equipped to stand up to Mother Nature.

Save money with little changes

Fortunately, there are many little lifestyle changes you can incorporate that will save money without affecting your quality of life. For instance:

• Switch off the lights when you leave the house
• Use a smart thermostat to set a heating and cooling schedule
• Consider planting drought-tolerant landscaping that doesn’t need a lot of water in the summer

Spend money on the things that make you happy

Resolve to put yourself first this year with home maintenance and renovation plans. Your home should be your haven. Don’t wait until you’re moving to give yourself some desired updates. Make a resolution to be happier at home. Take lighting, for example. Lighting is personal. Lighting adds beauty, safety, and security. Paint your home and landscape in light with an inspired outdoor lighting design by Luminocity. You’ve worked hard for your home. In 2024, take the time to enjoy it.

Are you ready to talk to Luminocity about an outdoor lighting design? Call us at 317-537-8055, or contact us online at getluminocity.com/contact/. At Luminocity, we know exterior illumination!

If your home is sitting in the dark – or if your current outdoor lighting setup needs a makeover, Luminocity is your go-to landscape lighting expert. Let’s look at why new outdoor lighting is such a good idea this fall.

1. The days are getting shorter, and you need more light

Indianapolis has just over 12 hours of daylight when fall officially begins on September 23. We’re on our way to the shortest day, December 21, when we will see only 9 hours and 21 minutes of daylight. That’s a lot of darkness around your home. Professionally installed outdoor lighting does more than point floodlights at your home. Done right, it enhances the look of your home and yard, makes it easier to get around at night, and adds additional security to your property.

2. Your trees and foliage aren’t so fragile in the fall

We love spring, with its bursts of blossoms and tender green leaves. But even the most careful contractor may break a few twigs or crush a new blossom during a landscape or lighting project. When you opt for a fall installation, however, many of the trees and plants around your home are entering their dormant phase. We’ll always be careful, but fall makes it easier to protect your landscape design.

3. Outdoor lighting helps extend the outdoor entertaining season

Indiana summers never seem to last long enough, do they? With the right lighting, you don’t have to pack up the outdoor party plans just yet. Extend the open-air entertaining season now with a professional outdoor lighting design. Sure, the pool may be covered, but there’s still plenty of time for a bonfire bash. Pathway lighting, deck lighting, lanterns, torches and bollards will bring the necessary illumination for continued outdoor soirees.

4. You’ll enjoy peace of mind

Security is a top homeowner concern. Between the shorter days and the gloomy skies, you may have many dark pockets around your home. Outdoor lighting fills in their dark spaces with light, making your home less tempting for potential criminals. Plus, you’ll enjoy the added benefit of beauty along with the safety aspect of outdoor lighting. What’s not to love?

5. Outdoor lighting highlights the winter landscape

While spring and summer may seem like landscape stars, fall and winter are waiting in the wings, ready to take the stage with their own unique beauty. Whether you’re highlighting your snow-shrouded home or you’re playing with the shadows cast by bare trees, outdoor lighting can add an additional layer of beauty to your home during the colder months.

If you’ve been thinking about adding outdoor landscape lighting to your home, let’s talk. Fall is the perfect time to spotlight your home’s unique details with a professional design by Luminocity inspired landscape lighting. Discover the Luminocity difference with our attention to detail and our expert training from industry leading manufacturers and the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals. Book your consultation now by calling us at 317-537-8055, or contact us online now. Fall in love with your home again when you add professional outdoor lighting by Luminocity!

How much return on investment can you expect from outdoor landscape lighting?

You may be wondering whether professional outdoor lighting will pay for itself in a higher selling price. It’s a complicated question, and the honest answer is complicated as well.

To understand the value of outdoor lighting, take a look first at the rest of your neighborhood. If your neighbors have already jumped on the lighting train, your home is going to be literally left in the dark at night. An investment in outdoor landscape lighting will ensure that your home is priced competitively for your neighborhood and the surrounding areas.

It’s hard to put a dollar sign on the value of landscape lighting, though. We often hear that specific home projects like an updated kitchen or master bath will add a certain percentage of their initial cost to the selling price of a home. Certainly outdoor landscape lighting may pay you back – according to Zillow, the words “landscape lighting” in a listing helped homes sell an average of 3.1 days faster and for 1.6 percent more than homes without the list. We’ll also argue that putting a light on those upgrades is going to be the equivalent of adding an exclamation point to a sentence.

However, outdoor landscape lighting is more than just a number on a spreadsheet. It’s an investment in your quality of life. It tells the world that you’re a homeowner who takes pride in this dwelling, and it lets your home shine in any season. Don’t hold off on landscape lighting until you’re ready to sell a home. Bring the lights home now so you can enjoy them.

What can outdoor lighting do for you?

At Luminocity, we believe strongly in maximizing your home’s unique beauty through the judicious placement of outdoor lighting. Let’s talk about what else you’re getting when you hire Luminocity to add a professional outdoor lighting design:

Landscape lighting will highlight your home’s best features

A good landscape lighting designer knows how to use light to emphasize the lines and intentional design of your home. Outdoor lighting is more than just a few canned lights shining up from the ground. It’s a combination of uplighting and downlighting, using the best fixtures in the business, to paint your home in light.

Lighting will add security

Indiana reported 12,680 burglaries in 2021, the latest year statistics are available. That follows a 10-year downward trend, but a decrease in overall burglaries is little consolation when someone breaks into your home. Outdoor lighting may cut down on your risk of break-ins by literally shining a light on the dark areas around your home.

Your home will stand out to potential buyers

Put yourself behind the wheel of a potential homebuyer who is driving down your street. Do you want to find out more about the home that’s sitting in the shadows, or are you interested in moving into the home that is already a showcase thanks to its outdoor landscape lighting? We think that’s an easy answer. Remember, first impressions are everything.

Look on the bright side

If you’re interested in adding value to your home with a professional outdoor landscape lighting design, trust the professionals at Luminocity Inspired Outdoor Lighting. When you work with Luminocity, you’re getting the best in the business. Discover the Luminocity Difference when you work with us. Call us now at 317-537-8055 for a consultation, or contact us online at https://getluminocity.com/contact/. 

We’ll make sure the system is in good working order

Electronics are best left to the experts, who understand the importance of proper wattages and circuit loads. One bad connection can ruin the overall ambiance of your lighting design. Our Luminocity staff has extensive industry experience and training. As members of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals, we’ve learned how to cover the smallest details to ensure that your system is working at its highest capacity. We’ll also check the timing system and reset it as needed, so the lights turn on when you want them.

New replacement bulbs

Replacing outdoor lighting bulbs is not like screwing in a new lightbulb in your office lamp. This is a potentially time-consuming and dirty task. When your Luminocity crew comes by for regular maintenance, you’ll also enjoy pristine new lightbulbs to keep your home and yard beautifully lit throughout the year.

Doing your dirty work during the maintenance call

Speaking of dirty, the annual maintenance plan also covers things like burying exposed wires and trimming bushes and other shrubbery that can dim or distort the outdoor light. Over time, bugs and other debris can accumulate in your outdoor light fixtures. Do you really want to be the one to remove the lens and blow out the crud? Don’t worry – we’ve got it covered during our maintenance visit.  Did your landscaper knock over a few lights this summer? We’ll straighten things out and let you know if it’s time to replace a fixture. If a fixture is under warranty, we’ll work to replace it according to the warranty terms and save you money.

Bringing your home back into the right light

Every outdoor lighting design requires regular adjustments. A focal point tree is going to keep growing, and the original set-up may no longer put it in its best light. Nearby plants and foliage are organic materials and mature over time. The annual maintenance visit also gives us a chance to review your original lighting design and suggest improvements you may not even know you needed.

We’ll take care of your existing lighting system – even if we didn’t install it

If you purchase a house with an existing lighting system, you may not know who to call on for regular maintenance. Luckily, Luminocity’s maintenance plan extends to systems we didn’t install as well as those we did. We’ll take care of your regular maintenance needs, and we may even be able to recommend upgrades that bring an added lighting advantage to your home.

The maintenance plan can save you money over time

Your dad knew what he was talking about when he told you that sometimes you need to spend a little money to save money. Regular maintenance not only helps your outdoor lighting system look its best, it may also extend its overall life expectancy. Something as simple as removing built-up hard water deposits can make a difference in outdoor fixture longevity, but you must know how to do it without compromising the equipment. That’s why you rely on Luminocity.

The days are already getting shorter, and we’re going to be back to colder weather and darker evenings before you know it. Talk to us now about regular outdoor lighting maintenance, and find out if the maintenance plan is right for you. Your home deserves to shine. Call us at 317-537-8055 to schedule an appointment.