Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado Featured in The Denver Post Home & Garden Section

Posted on March 7, 2015 by outdoorlightingofcolorado
Patio Lighting

Patio Lighting

In my last blog posting, I mentioned that I had been interviewed for an upcoming article in The Denver Post. The article written by Lisa Greim was published on Saturday, February 21st in The Denver Post Home and Garden Section. In the newspaper print version the article was titled The Patio You Dream of – and the online version had the title – Outdoor Rooms: 5 Great Products to Make Them Irresistible.

Read the online version by clicking on the title below –

Outdoor Rooms: 5 Great Products to Make Them Irresistible.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado was one of five local companies interviewed for the article that included product/design ideas for outdoor patios/living spaces. The product categories were adjustable sun shades, stone and mortar work including fire pits, garden containers, and of course outdoor lighting.

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New LED Outdoor Lighting Products Featured at the 2015 Colorado Garden and Home Show

Posted on March 7, 2015 by outdoorlightingofcolorado
OLP of Colorado Exhibit at the 2015 Colorado Garden & Home Show

OLP of Colorado Exhibit at the 2015 Colorado Garden & Home Show

In case you were not able to attend the 2015 Colorado Garden and Home Show, I have attached some photos and a video tour of our exhibit to show you the new LED lighting products that we are now offering.

In addition to B&B Manufacturing based in Nashville (an OLP official supplier since 2000), our national company has recently named Attraction Lights as another official supplier.

 

New LED Lighting Products Introduced at 2015 Colorado Garden & Home Show

New LED Lighting Products Introduced at 2015 Colorado Garden & Home Show

In the next photo, you can see three of these very unique products from Attraction Lights including the Obelisk (over 6 feet tall), the Grande Path and the Grande Beacon path light. In addition, we also had a new BB-02 LED path light (B&B/OLP) on display.  This is a real handy fixture for illuminating difficult-to-light areas including steps or pathways.

If you have the time, take a look at our video below to get a better view of our new product offerings.

While staffing the show, I was also interviewed for an article that appeared in The Denver Post, and I will post a link to that story in my next blog.

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Outdoor/Landscape Lighting LED Specials at the 2015 Colorado Garden & Home Show

Posted on February 8, 2015 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado is offering some exciting 7-, 10, and 14-light LED specials at this year’s Colorado Garden and Home Show. These lighting packages will provide you with a professionally designed and installed landscape/outdoor lighting system for illuminating your garden, deck, patio, pool, water feature, landscaping and/or architectural features of your home.

The LED fixture count for any of the above specials can include any combination of OLP’s BB-02 copper spot lights, BB-03 well lights, BB-07 copper path lights, and/or BB-08 copper deck lights:

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Click on LED Lighting Specials to get more information about these exciting offers. The Colorado Garden and Home Show will be open seven more days – through February 15th.

We hope to see you at the show! We are located in Booth #1648 on the corner of the main aisle.

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Come See Us at the 2015 Colorado Garden & Home Show

Posted on February 6, 2015 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

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Come see us at the 2015 Colorado Garden and Home Show. The show starts tomorrow, Saturday, February 7th and runs through Sunday, February 15th.

Where:      Colorado Convention Center

Exhibit #:  1648

When:        February 7 – February 15, 2015

Hours:       Saturdays –  10 am  –  8 pm; Sundays –  10 am – 6 pm;

                             Monday – Friday –  12 noon – 8 pm

We will be displaying some new products at the show including some spectacular sculptural lighting from Attraction Lights and some new LED “stick” lights. In case you’re in need of some discount tickets for the show, click here to print a $2 Off Discount Coupon.

We hope to see you at the show!

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Energy-Efficient LED Interior Lighting Installation Completed at Willow Creek II HOA Clubhouse

Posted on August 5, 2014 by outdoorlightingofcolorado
Willow Creek II Clubhouse Lighting - After

Willow Creek II Clubhouse Lighting (LED) – After

Even though outdoor is a very prominent part of the Outdoor Lighting Perspectives(OLP) of Colorado name, we are oftentimes asked to participate in interior lighting projects as well due to our expertise. OLP of Colorado recently completed such a project at the Willow Creek II Clubhouse in Centennial where new LED fixtures were installed in the main clubhouse area, kitchen, and restroom. Read all about it in our company’s PRESS RELEASE!

The homeowners wanted  to have more light at the table level in the main clubhouse area for meetings and events, and they wanted a lighting technology that was more energy efficient. OLP of Colorado recommended the Designers Fountain Castello family of fixtures – a contemporary design with a Spanish flair.

In the medium and large chandeliers, the new Philips SlimStyle 10.5W dimmable LED bulb (60W incandescent equivalent) was installed. Even though the bulb is shaped like a large lollipop, it provides 360-degree lighting.  And with the dimming capabilities, the overhead lighting can be dimmed for those evening Denver Broncos games or brightened during meetings.

Willow Creek II Clubhouse Interior Lighting - Before

Willow Creek II Clubhouse Interior Lighting – Before

Since the clubhouse was constructed in the ’80s, the overhead lighting in the main clubhouse consisted primarily of track lighting – one of the fads of that decade. Although the track lights had been directed downward, they provided insufficient lighting to read a book or eat a meal. In addition, the track lighting did not illuminate the soaring cathedral ceilings – so the interior space from the floor to the ceiling was just plain dark. Contrast this lighting effect with the new lighting that provides additional indirect lighting that bounces downward from the ceiling. By the way, the before photo is actually in color – but the space appears to be flat and monotone. That’s what happens to objects and colors in subdued light – everything becomes gradations of gray to black.

So which space do you feel is more inviting? We’ll be posting more pictures of this project on our OLP of Colorado website in the near future.

 

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Don’t Forget About Your Landscape Lights During Your Spring Yard Cleanup

Posted on May 10, 2014 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

After a long hard winter this year in many parts of the country, many homeowners are only now beginning their spring yard clean up. That work may include raking up leaves and fallen tree branches, trimming dead tree branches, re-seeding the lawn, and removing general dirt and  grime that accumulated during the winter. When it comes to wintertime dirt and grunge, the source of this mess is truly global. I’ve read that the prevailing winds have carried sand from the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and ash from forest fires in California to Colorado; and that Colorado returned the favor by sending its soot and ash from the forest fires last year to Iceland where it is now blackening the glaciers.

However, in the midst of all this outdoor spring cleaning, many homeowners overlook the need to clean and service their landscape lighting systems as well. Whether these homeowners elect to do this maintenance themselves or hire a professional lighting contractor to do it, a comprehensive servicing of the landscape lighting system should be done at least annually. The following checklist provides the required tasks to keep your lighting system looking as good as the day it was first installed:

  • Clean all fixtures and lens covers
  • Replace all halogen bulbs with new ones to provide maximum illumination; for LED systems, replace only those LEDs that have failed during the winter
  • Re-anchor and straighten all fixtures as needed
  • Cover any exposed wiring
  • Check transformer and all connections
  • Check and reset/reprogram timer or control system as required
  • Trim or lightly prune plants and bushes as required
  • Selectively relocate fixtures due to changes and/or overgrowth of landscaping

Your low voltage landscape lighting system performs nightly and is subjected to every environmental extreme that mother nature can throw at it. The good news is that it can and will provide you years and years of service as long as it receives regular and routine maintenance.

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Visit Outdoor Lighting Perspectives at the 2014 Denver Home Show

Posted on March 10, 2014 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

DHS_150NEWCome visit Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado in Booth #2050 at the Denver Home Show to see the latest landscape and architectural LED lighting products and services. The 3-day event will feature many home improvement and outdoor living contractors, and guest speakers include Kevin O’Connor (host of This Old House) and Josh Flagg of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing.

DENVER HOME SHOW

National Western Complex (4655 Humboldt St. – East of I25 on I70)

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado (Booth #2050)

  • Friday, March 14     10 A.M  –  9:00 P.M.
  • Saturday, March 15     10 A.M.  –  9:00 P.M.
  • Sunday, March 16     10 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

CLICK HERE to obtain $2.00 Off discount tickets for the show.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

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Outdoor/Landscape Lighting Specials at the 2014 Colorado Garden & Home Show

Posted on February 13, 2014 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado is offering some exciting 7- and 10-light specials at the 2014 Colorado Garden and Home Show that starts this Saturday, February 15th. These lighting packages will provide you with a professionally designed and installed landscape/outdoor lighting system for illuminating your garden, deck, house facade, etc. These lighting packages are available in either quartz halogen or LED bulb options. So come by and visit us in Booth #1442 to register for the following specials:

 

2014 Colorado Garden & Home Show Specials

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

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See the Latest LED Outdoor Lighting Products at the 2014 Colorado Garden and Home Show

Posted on February 8, 2014 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

2014 Colorado Garden & Home Show LogoThe 2014 Colorado Garden and Home Show (the 55th annual edition) starts one week from today! Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado is again proud to be exhibiting in our 15th year at this wonderful show- the oldest, largest and most prestigious garden and home show in the rocky mountain region.

Produced by the Colorado Garden Foundation, the Colorado Garden and Home Show will have 14 professionally landscaped gardens, over 650 exhibitors, free educational seminars, a juried flower show, and an African Safari Entry Garden. The Colorado Garden Foundation donates 100-percent of all show tickets sold for horticultural grants and scholarships in Colorado throughout the year.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado will be displaying the latest in LED architectural, landscaping, and outdoor lighting, as well as Lighting Control Automation(TM) for lighting control and home automation applications. Stop by and visit us in Booth #1442.

Show Details:

  • 2014 Colorado Garden & Home Show
  • Colorado Convention Center – Downtown Denver
  • February 15  –  23, 2014
  • Hours:
  • Saturdays 10:00 a.m.  –  8:00 p.m.
  • Sundays 10:00 a.m.  –  6:00 p.m.
  • Monday  –  Friday 12:00 noon  –  8:00 p.m.

Stay tuned for information about Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado’s show specials as well as coupons for obtaining discounted tickets for admission into the show.

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Low Voltage LEDs for Commercial Outdoor Lighting?

Posted on January 25, 2014 by outdoorlightingofcolorado
Ya Yas New LED Outdoor Lighting

Ya Yas New LED Outdoor Lighting

The answer is a resounding YES! Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP) of Colorado recently completed two projects prior to the holidays – one for a restaurant in Greenwood Village (Ya Yas) and the other for a townhome community (Woodbox Condos) in Fort Collins. At YaYas, the line voltage 100W metal halide HID fixtures were replaced with OLP’s low voltage 24W LED box flood lights (an energy savings of 76-percent). At Woodbox Condos, the old line voltage post lights with 120W flood lights were replaced with low voltage 16W LED post lights (an energy savings of 87-percent). In addition, other dark areas of the property were illuminated with low voltage 24W LED box flood lights mounted on the exterior walls of the condo buildings.

New Low Voltage LED Post Lights at Woodbox Condos

New Low Voltage LED Post Lights at Woodbox Condos

Woodbox Condos Low Voltage LED Floodlight

Woodbox Condos Low Voltage LED Floodlight

In a lot of these commercial applications, the previously-installed line voltage wiring to the exterior lighting has become corroded or severed, or may not even meet present-day electrical code. The cost to repair and/or replace this line voltage wiring (at a depth of 18-inches in conduit or 24-inches direct burial) can be prohibitive, and the damage to any mature landscaping can be problematic.

That’s what makes low voltage LED lighting so attractive for commercial applications compared to redoing the line voltage lighting;  the lighting effect is just as bright; the energy-savings is upwards of 75-percent; and the overall project cost is much less. And by the way, a lot of older residential properties and estates still use line voltage lighting for illuminating landscape and architectural features. As this wiring begins to fail after many decades of use, retrofitting to low voltage LEDs becomes a very viable option for them as well.

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