The trend for 2020 has been to spend as much time outdoors as possible especially when socializing. Here in San Antonio, we are fortunate to have mild winters allowing us to enjoy the outdoors a lot longer than most of the country. So while your usual holiday traditions may usually take place inside, consider hosting your holiday gatherings outside this year! In past years,
Can you imagine what your home and property would look like with the addition of Landscape Lighting? It can be hard to visualize what your home and property would look like with the addition of Landscape Lighting. In our experience, our customers are usually blown away at the difference it makes, always exceeding their expectations at the improvements. Lighting before-after pictures can be helpful but
Most outdoor lighting systems are powered by a low voltage transformer. The transformer is then controlled by a timer which will automatically turn the lights on and off at a certain time. Up till about 10 years ago, the timers that were often installed were manual. Not all low voltage transformers are created equal. Our standard is a lifetime warranty stainless steel transformer with an Astronomical
Landscape Lighting Guru is honored to be named the best outdoor lighting design company in the greater San Antonio area by BUILD magazine! You can see our listing here. Want to learn more about the BUILD Architecture Award? Below is the full press release! Now in its fifth year, BUILD’s Architecture Awards program continues to be an annual cornerstone, highlighting the extraordinary work and expertise
Are you thinking about adding outdoor lighting to your home but not sure what you are looking for? Have you always wanted to upgrade your lighting to LED but don’t know how to get started? We can help! Let's go over what to expect with the LLG Consultation and Proposal Process! The first step is to schedule your lighting consultation with the Lighting Guru himself,
As the cooler weather moves in this fall, it is finally nice enough outside to enjoy a drink on the patio or dine al fresco. However, the ultimate irony is that when it is finally not blazing hot in San Antonio, it gets dark earlier and earlier with each passing day. We will lose over 4 hours of daylight between June and December resulting in
Creating Timeless Style In the design world, you often hear about creating rooms in your home with a timeless style. A timeless style is designing a space that truly stands the test of time by aging gracefully. The outdoor lighting world is no different. The best outdoor lighting designs are ones that aim to create a style and functionality that will last for years to
Landscape Lighting Guru is known for creating a magical moonlighting effect which is created by placing multiple fixtures in trees 10 feet higher than anyone is willing to climb and angling those fixtures in a way that shines down through the branches and leaves below creating a moving, flowing piece of shadow and light. A big part in creating that effect is the quality of
As homeowners, we put a lot of time and energy into our home. From mowing the lawn and trimming the bushes to sprucing up the exterior and making improvements, these are very visible enhancements - except they all fade into the dark when the sun sets. Strategically placed outdoor lighting can enhance the nighttime beauty of a home by highlighting its distinct features while increasing
With so many people staying at home, beautiful backyard spaces are more essential than ever. One of the best ways to take advantage of the great summer weather is to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in a lovely outdoor room. A covered area is essential in San Antonio to create a comfortable outdoor living space. Creating shade with a covered area can be big or small
