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!

Keep inviting with twinkling lighting

We’re not saying you need to hold onto your Clark Griswold display for the next week months.  But, there a0re no rules that say all the holiday lights must be down by mid-January. Why not keep a few lights around your front window? You can also add a strin0g of white lights to your mantelpiece for warm ambiance during the colder months.

Switch up your front door wreath

The lush green wreath with the streaming red ribbons looked lovely in December, but now it’s going back into the box in the attic. Instead, hang a plain grapevine wreath and add seasonal accessories, like snowflakes in January, hearts in February, and shamrocks in March. Or, get creative with online DIY ideas.

Play with inviting colors

Earthy tones, including whites and neutrals, can add warmth to a dismal gray day. Hang heavy draperies to keep the cold out and add an element of comfort inside. If neutrals aren’t your thing, add some pops of color to break up the monotony, like a bright pink floral welcome mat.

Recycle some of your holiday greenery into a DIY winter arrangement

Before you send your Christmas tree to the recycle bin, cut some branches and use the trunk to create a rustic winter arrangement for your front porch. Put away the holiday ornaments, but grab some pinecones and display everything in a white painted pot or wire basket to welcome guests to your home. This is another fun way to incorporate a short string of white holiday lights that will add a whimsical touch to your home.

Pay attention to your winter landscape

The plants and shrubbery that look so lush and inviting in the spring can create their own artistry during the winter months, when their bare branches stand out on a snow-covered landscape. Don’t forget to periodically pick up the branches and debris that likes to accumulate after a good Indiana winter storm blows through. Take advantage of a warmer weekend to clean your gutters, so you don’t have to deal with overflow during an evening of rain and almost-freezing temperatures.

During the winter, it’s also important to make sure your sidewalks, steps and driveway remain snow- and ice-free. Add some outdoor path lighting to help you watch your step when you’re venturing out at night.

Consider professional outdoor lighting by Luminocity

The darker winter months can be tough on the psyche and the soul. A professional outdoor lighting design by Luminocity will paint your home in light and highlight its best features. Our goal at Luminocity is to create a masterpiece that stands out in beauty and elegance. Our trained lighting technicians understand that there’s more to outdoor lighting than throwing out some spotlights. We will use quality lighting fixtures to create a design of light and shadows that gives your home the prominence it deserves. We can also set you up with our Annual Maintenance Plan, which means you don’t have to worry about loose wires and burned out bulbs.

The holidays may be winding down, but the season of light continues when you work with Luminocity to create an inspired outdoor lighting design. To find out more, call us at 317-537-8055, and we’ll start a conversation about keeping your home inviting throughout the year.

Twice as Nice with Twice the Light

When David B. bought his home 15 years ago, he loved the property, but his lighting system needed an upgrade. David contacted Karl Lundberg, owner of Luminocity, to see what could be done.

“Karl installed a system that was night-and-day different from the old one,” says David. “It was like going from a used car to a brand-new Cadillac!”

Lundberg had told David that the lights would be maintenance-free and last for a long time. David was skeptical, but sure enough, a decade has passed, and he has encountered zero problems.

“Every light fixture still looks like new, which is especially shocking considering Indiana weather!” says David. “It’s all LED, so unlike the old system where we were constantly replacing light bulbs, here these bulbs last for years. It’s about as maintenance-free as you can get.”

Over time, trees on the property have matured and the landscape has changed, so recently David decided it was time to freshen things up, add some more lights, and make the front and back a little brighter. He once again contacted Lundberg, who came out, studied the property, and presented the perfect proposal.

“He’s very meticulous and methodical. He said, ‘I think if we do this, this, this and this that it’ll really get you the desired result’ and it did!” says David. “He has a great vision. He makes a thoughtful plan, he explains that plan, and the end result is exactly as he describes it. I couldn’t be more pleased.”

Lundberg, a consummate professional, takes a lot of pride in his work, as well he should.

“He’s the best in the state of Indiana and I imagine one of the best in the country at what he does,” says David. “His lighting packages completely transformed our property, allowing us to enjoy it as much at night as we do during the day.”

David also appreciates the fact that Lundberg’s lights brighten up the long, cold winter months.

“It gets dark here very early so to have that kind of lighting during the bleak season really warms up the property and makes it easier to get through the winter,” says David. A well-lit home exterior is a welcome sight after a long drive home on late fall or winter evening.

Contact Lundberg to see how he can transform your outdoor space into a stunningly lit landscape with the perfect lighting plan and system.

Before we gather with our loved ones this Thanksgiving, let us recognize the things that make us thankful today and throughout the year at Luminocity.

Professional training opportunities

The Luminocity team of lighting experts is constantly working to improve their skills by attending training sessions hosted by industry-leading manufacturers. As active members of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals, we also stay connected with a network of fellow lighting professionals across the United States, exchanging insights and fostering a collaborative spirit that drives innovation in the field.

Why is this important? At Luminocity, we believe there is always room for new knowledge and ideas. The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals provides certification and education, which gives our lighting technicians and designers new insights and information about outdoor lighting. Luminocity is home to two of only five Certified Low Voltage Lighting Technicians (CLVLT) in Indiana, as well as the only Certified Outdoor Lighting Designer (COLT). Safety, knowledge and design all matter at Luminocity.

We’re thankful for top quality suppliers

We believe a professional outdoor lighting project should rely on the best lighting fixtures. Sure, we can go to any big box store and grab something off the shelf, but we could be compromising the overall quality of the finished product. Instead, we use only professional-level durable fixtures and bulbs. We believe this extra step will pay us back in increased durability, longevity and beauty.

Quality fixtures play an important role in upgrading an existing lighting system. During the Luminocity upgrade process, we will replace mediocre fixtures with premium-quality, integrated LED fixtures. We’ll check connections and make sure the new timing systems actually work. Professional quality fixtures really do make a difference in the finished lighting project.

Thankful for a staff that pays attention to the details

Our commitment to military precision starts with Luminocity owner and founder Karl Lundberg. Karl spent 30 years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a Colonel. He brings his military dedication and precision to the job at Luminocity, where he and his staff strive to do each project the right way, every time. Each employee adheres to a strong work ethic. We never take shortcuts, and we don’t believe in “good enough.” In today’s competitive job market, we consider ourselves lucky to have staff who hold these same values.

Thankful to you, the customer, who deserves the best for your home

We feel honored every time a customer approaches us for an outdoor lighting design. We know there are less expensive ways of lighting your home’s exteriors, but we promise that the Luminocity difference is worth the investment. We approach each home individually, seeking the focal points that deserve to be illuminated. We’ll combine different lighting techniques like uplighting and downlighting to paint your home in intentional light. But we won’t leave you feeling like you’re living in front of floodlights. Exterior home lighting is a science. Little details have major implications, which is why you deserve a professional lighting designer for your home. Thank you for trusting us with this important project.

Here at Luminocity, we want to take a moment to wish all our friends and colleagues a happy, healthy Thanksgiving holiday. We consider ourselves lucky to have you in our lives, and we look forward to many more opportunities to shine a light on what’s important. Remember, if your current outdoor lighting isn’t up to par, give us a call and let us help you illuminate your holiday cheer. We’re here to make your home the most enchanting spot on the block. Schedule your consultation now at 317-537-8055.