Feature Lights

One of the most effective ways to bring both indoor and outdoor spaces to life is smart lighting. Here are a few techniques that really work:

• Spot lighting
  Highlight a statue, fountain, trees or even unique plants. Usually, you will only want to spotlight one or two items, as this creates a very strong focal point in a room or landspace.
• Grazing
  Shining a sharply angled light across a surface to highlight the texture. This can be a very effective backdrop technique when used on stone, stucco or plastered walls.
• Silhouetting
  A concealed light source reflects off a vertical surface behind a chosen object, creating an outline haloed in light.
• Uplighting
  The light source is in the ground or angled upward at the foot of an object. A very dramatic effect for accenting a tree or statuary.
• Cross lighting
  Two or more light sources from below are angled to shine on an object from different sides.
• Downlighting
  A fixture has the bulb angled or the shade designed to shine light down towards the ground. This is a subtle effect that imitates natural moonlight.
• Shadowing
  Placing a light source in front of object to cast a shadow on a vertical surface behind.

You’d be surprised how often electricians get called out for what simply turns out be a blown light bulb. To save yourself the hassle, time and money, it’s a good idea to check the bulb before you call. If you still need help you can always call a licensed electrician – give us a call by visiting our Contact page.

The very least that a customer can expect from their electrician is that they are safe and have carried out their work in accordance with electrical standards. But you should ask for more.

The first important thing is that you feel comfortable with the electrician and/or their business. They should answer all of your questions politely and respectfully. They should also give you a firm start date and estimate of how long it will take.

If for any reason they have to do additional work, on top of the original quote, they must tell you before it happens and how much more it will be. If you have a problem or are unhappy with how they’re working or what they’re doing, feel free to speak up and talk to them – remember you’re the boss. If you can’t resolve the problem, call Fair Trading in your state or territory. They can help.

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