Add Beauty and Security with Landscape Lighting - Tampa, Florida

Nick Schriver, owner and lead designer of Decorating Elves has made it his mission to help homeowners feel and be safer in their homes, all while making their exterior space more beautiful, valuable and useful.
When you meet with any of the Decorating Elves designers, the first thing that they want to know is, “What is your major concern?” They will address how the proper types of lighting, and more importantly, the correct placement of the lights, can add beauty and value by highlighting your home’s architecture and landscaping. They will also show you how illuminating your sidewalk, steps and driveway can reduce your and your guest’s chances of being injured from stumbling over something in a poorly-lit pathway.
If your concern is that you’d like to entertain or just relax in your back yard after sunset, Decorating Elves will create a lighting system that will allow you and your family to enjoy your nighttime backyard soirée. If your fear is of intruders sneaking onto your property, they have solutions for that, too. Motion flood lights are a good tool to help you feel safe after dark. The type of motion sensors used and their placement are crucial to your sense of security. Decorating Elves’ motion floods will not be set off by a squirrel or a fifty-pound dog, but a ninety-pound dog, or a human being will create a reaction. They will also work with your security company to make sure that lighting is placed so that the cameras will be able to get a clear picture, and not a “glare-bomb.” If desired, they can provide a “panic button” on a remote that will instantly and brightly light up your entire property.
With the recent rash of crime in our neighborhoods, Deputy Charles Skipper of the Crime Prevention and Community Awareness Unit at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, reminds us that proper outdoor lighting is essential for homeowners looking to maximize their safety and security. “From a security perspective, lighting can have a substantial impact on reducing the fear of crime. Sufficient lighting is necessary to see and be seen. An adequate level of lighting should allow the identification of a face from a distance of about 30 feet,” Deputy Skipper explained.
Nick Schriver agrees. Although lighting your property in general is considered a deterrent for crooks, poorly placed lights, along with the wrong kind of lights can actually be a hindrance to your security. Criminals can use lighting to hide behind a glaring light post, because you cannot see beyond that glare. Savvy intruders know how to use the shadows in your yard to accomplish their goals. Nick elaborates, “With the proper lighting, you should be able to look out your window at night, and see all the way to your property line, without any light glaring back at you. The idea is to have the placement so that the light shines on what you want to see, but you are not looking at the source of that light.”
Nick and the professionals at Decorating Elves know how to beautify your home’s exterior, make you feel safer, and help you and your family enjoy your yard even after the sun goes down. Whether you’re looking to illuminate a few palms or showcase your entire home, Decorating Elves is here to help with all of your outdoor landscape lighting needs. Call (727) 418-4127 or visit decoratingelves.com to schedule a consultation or view a gallery of their unmatc