This spectacular home in Spring Branch features a mixed tone lighting design. Mixing both warm tone and cool tone lighting within a landscape gives a varied, complex and textured look, providing visual interest and beauty. Warm tone up-lights enhance the front façade of house, highlighting its beautiful stonework and inviting guests towards the house. The eaves of the home are also lit, along with the
Well lights are concealed fixtures that are installed in the ground to provide up-lighting in order to highlight architectural features of a home or landscaping elements like trees, plants, and fountains. Well lights can also be referred to as recessed lighting or in-ground lighting There has been a huge growth in product offerings when it comes to recessed lighting. The size of the
This Cordillera Ranch home had some existing lighting that wasn’t working for the homeowner. LLG created a brand-new design that involved reusing existing fixtures and adding new fixtures. This property is easy to find with the well-lit address marker alongside a beautiful cactus. The soft dark sky friendly downlighting from the trees along the driveway makes it easy to find your way to the
Outdoor lighting can make all the difference in how a space looks and feels. Not only does it provide additional visibility, it can also be used to create ambiance and set a mood. One of the most popular types of outdoor lighting is LED lights, and for good reason. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of using LED lamps for your outdoor
It may not feel like it yet, but fall is just around the corner! After being cooped up all summer, we are all ready to enjoy the cooler weather. It is finally nice outside to enjoy a drink on the patio dine al fresco or have a party. However, the ultimate irony is that when it is finally not blazing hot in San Antonio, it
Installing the right lighting around your pool can completely transform the look and feel of your outdoor space. Not only does the right lighting make it easier for you and your guests to see at night, but it can also add unique elements of style, color, and light patterns that will turn your pool from a functional area into a beautiful outdoor oasis. Let’s take
As we conclude our LED Myth busting series, today we tackle two myths! Myth 3: LED Lamps attract bugs Again, another myth that is both true and false! The reason this question can’t be answered with a simple “yes” or “no” is because it depends on the color of the LED light. A 2021 UCLA study confirmed that the color of LED light used is
As we continue our LED Myth Busting series, it is time to dispel some of the common LED myths. Myth 2: LED lamps don’t have watts labeled on the packaging This is actually true and false. Technically most LED lamps list the watt equivalent on their packaging but watts is no longer the right measuring stick for light bulbs. As technology has changed, so have
Incandescent bulbs will no longer be available to purchase after March 1st, 2023! LED lamps will be the primary lamp purchase in the future. Landscape Lighting Guru has been installing LED lamps as our primary type of lamp since the very beginning. These light bulbs are very efficient and can be applied to many different aspects of lighting and the lamps usually don’t have to
Recessed Lighting Recessed lighting is not just for inside of the home. When used effectively, outdoor recessed lighting can be an amazing way to provide lighting for visual effects and home security. With a low profile and a subtle design, lights blend into the background of favorite outside areas. Location One of the locations recessed lighting is used the most for walkways, driveways, and stairways.
