What does good landscape lighting design look like? Part of my job as a lighting designer is helping clients see the difference. Once you know what to look for, you notice it everywhere.
What do lumens have to do with it?
Lumens measure the light output of a lamp or LED chip. Too many lumens on a home or tree create a bright hot spot. It usually appears at the bottom middle of the object.
Lower, controlled light levels look softer and reveal more detail. Our signature look is warm 2700K light, soft and low, with no glare.
Why do color temperature and beam spread matter?
At night, you can often spot the wrong color temperature right away. Light that is too cool can make a warm home feel cold.
Beam spread matters too. A beam that is too narrow can create a harsh V pattern up the walls of a home. The right spread washes the surface evenly and gently.
Why light trees from more than one side?
I aim for soft light with the right spread. I usually light trees from at least two sides. That creates a portrait in light you can enjoy from your windows and doors.
Lighting from one side only gives a flat view for passersby. The world we live in is not one-dimensional, and your lighting shouldn’t be either.
How does design create a private sanctuary?
I have been blessed with the ability to see things that aren’t there yet. I use it to create private backyard sanctuaries for my clients. Good design highlights everything you love about your home.
Imagine coming home after a stressful day. You sit under the stars with a softly lit backdrop behind you. Your cares slowly leave your mind.
How should you choose a lighting designer?
Choosing a landscape lighting designer is much like commissioning a piece of art. Look for someone with real vision and lighting experience.
At Lite Visions, we are not light fixture salespeople. We are lighting designers who paint your home and landscape with light. I bring 35+ years of concert and theatrical lighting to every design. My work has earned Masters of Landscape Lighting recognition.
“Joe is an artist whose palette is light!”
— a client
Every project begins with a daytime consultation. After installation, I return at night to fine-tune each fixture.
See good landscape lighting design side by side with common mistakes in Bad Landscape Lighting in Raleigh: You Can’t Un-See It. You may also enjoy Good Landscape Lighting Isn’t Bright, It’s Balanced.
Ready for lighting designed like a work of art?
We serve Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Hillsborough. Contact Lite Visions to get started.
Give us a call: Nine one Nine-518-9950
