Townhome communities in some respects resemble housing developments and subdivisions. Most units are privately-owned, making them for all intents and purposes private that the homeowner can decorate, renovate, or upgrade at will. Deed restrictions apply, however, that specify what can and cannot be done to the exterior of individual units. Most townhome communities therefore have most, if not all lighting of
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Commercial Community Lighting
Commercial community lighting contributes to both the security and the prosperity of office buildings and surrounding commercial landscapes. Lighting is necessary to ensure the safety of any personnel working on the premises at night. It is also a very strong deterrent to crime. When installed professionally by a lighting design firm such as Illuminations Lighting and Design, it not only contributes
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Residential Fountain Lighting
Does ILD use special types of fixtures for fountain lighting?
We use a variety of surface-mounted lights and LED underwater light fixtures to light ponds and residential fountains. Most clients who call us have noticed that their fountain looks great in the moonlight, but not so great in their standard outdoor landscape lights. We specialize in creating the most innovative and eclectic fountain lighting upgrades
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Houston Home Theaters
Houston home theater clients reside in some of the city’s most upscale neighborhoods. Over the years, we have worked with many families in River Oaks, West University, Bellaire, Hedwig Village, Spring Valley, Memorial, Sugar Land, Clear Lake, and The Woodlands. These neighborhoods are home to a significant number of custom houses, and homes exceeding 10,000 square feet are ideal environments for Houston home
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Den Lighting Control Systems
The den is a special space in the home that is set aside for quality family time, close friends, and special events. Den lighting is very important because it sets a mood conducive to quality conversation and activity. Because dark rooms are typically less inviting and therefore unappealing to most, general lighting in the den should be bright enough to make the room feel comfortable and attractive. A well
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Outside Tree Lights
Trees are the pillars of an outdoor landscape, and deserve special attention in any landscaping design. Outside tree lights may be sized in scale to the tree in both fixture size and wattage—making it possible to install them without harming the trees or revealing the presence of the fixtures themselves. This results in adding a very important vertical element to your outdoor lighting design
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Planning Landscape Lighting
An effective landscape lighting plan requires harmonizing your indoor and outdoor lighting systems to create a sense of uniformity and style between the two. Your yard and landscape are very much a part of your home, and should be treated as an extension of the living experience you enjoy inside the walls of your house. Covered patios, screen porches, pergolas and other outdoor entertaining spaces may
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How To Plan Home Lighting
Learning how to plan home lighting requires absolutely no technical knowledge and no upfront costs. You do not have to buy “How To” books on lighting or take a night class in lighting. There are resources all around you that are free and readily available that will show you exactly what you need to do and how you need to go about planning lighting or home lighting controls in a new or remodel
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Home & House Lighting Plans
Creating your home lighting plan requires absolutely no technical knowledge and no upfront costs. You do not have to buy “How To” books on home lighting design or take a night class. There are resources all around you that are free and readily available that will show you exactly what you need to do and how you need to go about planning lighting in a new home construction or remodeling project. Start with the
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House Lighting Plans
Illuminations Lighting Design specializes in personalized house lighting plans for the custom home owner who wishes to create exceptional living space within the home interior. Custom house lighting plans are unique and highly personalized, and are intended to function both as an extension of the homeowner’s mind and a reflection of his or her tastes. This requires us to invest considerable time in
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