The Bright Ideas Blog

String lights can make all the difference for a night out on the patio with friends and family. In this post, we discuss string lights and our favorite ways they can be used in your outdoor space. 

Topics: Landscape Lighting Installation, Landscape Lighting Design, Landscape Lighting Fixtures, Low Voltage Lighting, Lighting Design, Low Voltage Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lights, Outdoor Illumination, Patio Lighting, Outdoor Living Space, Lighting Specialist, Landscape Design

Illuminating your driveway can add both beauty and safety. In this post, we discuss our favorite driveway lighting technique, down lighting.

Topics: Outdoor Lights, Lighting Specialist, Landscape Design

Have you ever found it challenging to find a landscape lighting specialist who fits your process?

Topics: Landscape Lighting Installation, Landscape Lighting Design, Hiring a Lighting Professional, Landscape Lighting, Low Voltage Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, Outdoor Lights, Lighting Project, Outdoor Living Space, Lighting Specialist, Landscape Design, Landscape Designer

Security lighting can improve most any home's security system.

Topics: Landscape Lighting Design, Landscape Lighting, Low Voltage Lighting, Security Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, Lighting Design, Outdoor Lights, Outdoor Living Space, Rings of Security

During the warmer months, our outdoor patio space becomes an extension of our living room. This is why so many of us look for creative ways to extend that enjoyment into the evening with outdoor lighting. In this post, we discuss our 5 favorite patio lighting techniques.

Topics: Landscape Lighting Design, Outdoor Lighting, Lighting Design, Low Voltage Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lights, Lighting Project, Patio Lighting, Outdoor Living Space

Our ponds and water features bring us all so much joy. Observing the fish and aquatic plants can add a level of tranquility to our outdoor spaces. It makes sense why so many look for solutions to extend the enjoyment their pond brings them into the evening hours.

Topics: Landscape Lighting Design, Landscape Lighting Fixtures, Landscape Lighting, Low Voltage Lighting, Security Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, Lighting Design, Up Lighting, Low Voltage Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lights, Outdoor Illumination

Lighting your property requires finesse. Especially when it comes to dark sky friendly lighting in Park City, Utah.

Topics: Landscape Lighting Design, Landscape Lighting Fixtures, Low Voltage Lighting, Residential Lighting, Lumen Output, Up Lighting, Low Voltage Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Illumination

If you're used to desert living, then you know the cooler evening temperatures are always a welcome relief. After the blistering heat of the day disappears with the setting sun, we get to enjoy time out on the patio or next to the pool with friends and family.

Topics: Landscape Lighting Design, Low Voltage Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, Lighting Design, Soffit Lights, Outdoor Lights, Lighting Project

Wash lighting is one of the secret ingredients to creating beautiful outdoor lighting design. However, understanding how to incorporate wash lighting can be tricky. In this post, we discuss tips for how and where wash lighting can be used to light your home or property.

Topics: Landscape Lighting Design, Commercial Lighting, Lighting Design, Outdoor Lights

Landscape lights are wonderful, that is, until they stop working. Attempting to troubleshoot the reason why your lighting system's inexplicably stopped working can be a challenge if you're not sure where to start. 

Topics: Landscape Lighting, Low Voltage Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, Low Voltage Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Lights, Power