Why Spend The Money On Landscape Lighting?
The illumination of your outdoor living area during dark hours provides a wide range of benefits. More and more of us want to spend time outside, (especially in the evenings, which is when most of us are actually at home!). Lighting makes that possible. The sticking point for most folks is that a good amount of money is […]
I Didn’t Know That I Needed Landscape Lighting
Sometimes we get used to things and don’t realize what we’re missing. Or, really, what they are missing? We all have something that doesn’t exactly work right, but if we whack it just so, or set it just right, it’ll do. Like the oven with the broken thermostat that you set to 500 when you […]
What Is The Price Per Fixture For Landscape Lighting?
This is one of the most popular questions we encounter. We receive multiple phone calls a week from folks who are trying to get a price for their landscape system over the phone. However, that simply isn’t an accurate way to quote installations. Not all fixtures are the same price, not all systems require the […]
Landscape Lighting And Poor Connections. That’s A Recipe For Frustration
Have you ever had a headphone or charger cord that bent and split so that the wires inside have begun to fray? What happens? The connection no longer works consistently. You’re singing along and suddenly Bruno Mars drops out and you’re left singing Uptown Funk all by yourself. Awkward! Or you plug in your phone […]
How Do I Achieve Safety And Beauty In Landscape Lighting?
Most homeowners are of the thinking that landscape lighting can either make your home safe OR beautiful, but not both. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth! Both beauty and security simply require the proper balance of quality products, great design and proper execution. Dimmable Lighting This is one of the safety features provided by a well-engineered […]
2015 AOLP Landscape Lighting Award Winners
2015 Landscape Lighting Company Awards Southern Exposure & Southern Lights were honored with the prestigious national lighting company award for the “Feature Focused / Specialty Lighting” project this year along with several other great lighting companies at The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) annual conference in San Antonio, TX. 2015 Lighting […]
Landscape Lighting Techniques: Silhouetting
What exactly is Silhouetting? A silhouette is the outline of a shape, generally filled in solidly with black. As a lighting technique, silhouetting involves shining an uplight against a wall, behind an object, so that the object is seen in shadow and in contrast to the lighted wall. It is not among the most common […]