As the weather warms, homeowners start thinking of special projects to do around the house. Pinterest is buzzing with DIY projects and the big box stores are telling you about all the things you can do yourself. We love Pinterest too. We’re loading our boards with all kinds of ideas for your outdoor living space and pinning some of the coolest trends for the year. But it’s important to know what you can do yourself and when to call in the pros.
As a professional outdoor lighting company, we might be a little biased in our thinking. But let’s break it down.
Design
You can find basic lighting ideas online or even get some designs from your local box store. But lighting your home is not a one-size-fits-all project. The essence of great landscape lighting is to create a dramatic effect and capture key artistic features. Each project is different and comes with different requirements. A professional lighting expert will create a custom design to fit your specific needs and tastes.
Quality
It’s true that you get what you pay for. Lighting components from big box stores are designed to be affordable, short-term solutions. They are typically made from inferior materials like plastic or aluminum and are powder coated, which means they will begin to flake over time. Mass produced fixtures from box stores are also not made with consideration to Indiana’s unique climate. A professional outdoor lighting professional like Luminocity will take great care to choose high quality, commercial grade products made of brass and other durable materials that will stand the test of time.
Service and Warranty
When investing in any home improvement project, you want to be sure that if something goes wrong, it can be resolved easily. A locally owned professional lighting expert relies on word-of-mouth advertising to be successful. Customer satisfaction is going to be a top priority. Retail lighting products will likely come with some sort of limited warranty, but big box stores do not have the expertise to troubleshoot problem areas. Typically home owners are left trying to navigate a tricky system on their own.
The Whole Package
Great lighting design is achieved by knowing what type of fixture is best suited for each task, what lighting effect is desired, where the fixture should be placed to achieve the desired effect and making sure that the installation (including proper voltage) is done with precision. That can only be achieved (and maintained) by a professional lighting expert.
As with any home improvement project there are numerous options for outdoor lighting. As a member of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals with hundreds of installations under our belt since 2005, Luminocity will bring you the expertise, quality and value you’re looking for.
Contact us today for a consultation and experience the difference.
