Atlanta's The Outdoor Lights Creates Ambiance of Ideal Vacation Spot at Home

CUMMING, GA, April 15, 2011

In today's budget conscious society, more and more consumers are choosing to staying home rather than traveling to resort destinations. With the aesthetic addition of the right exterior residential lighting, The Outdoor Lights (www.theoutdoorlights.com) in Cumming, GA can help make any home feel like a vacation spot.

The company's representatives are like artists who use a variety of mediums to create everything from understated, cozy back yards, to settings with the grandeur and style of five-star resorts.

A frequent collaborator with award-winning architects and interior designers, Chris Wakefield, President of The Outdoor Lights - headquartered in Cumming, GA - said that his company's artistic vision with outdoor lighting can play a huge role in helping customers find their own "wow" statement for their homes. Wakefield noted that he's seeing interesting trends emerging in exterior lighting this spring and summer season, including the use of strategically-placed 'starlight' copper lanterns, that create whimsical ethereal effects similar to a laser light show held every summer at the popular outdoor attraction, Stone Mountain.

Many homeowners seem to be taking cues from some of our company's installations at high-end resorts, such as the Ritz-Carlton at Lake Oconee, says Wakefield.

Among some the The Outdoor Lights signature installations are "Starlight" copper lanterns with stamped crosses at The Ritz-Carlton property at Lake Oconee in north Georgia. At night, when well-placed exterior lighting hits the lanterns, a breathtaking cross pattern comes alive on the ground in the form of a beautiful, ethereal pattern.

"The 'Starlight' lanterns create an amazing effect similar to what one might enjoy at laser light shows such as the one at Stone Mountain," Wakefield said. "But all without the complicated technology or high costs of producing such a show." Wakefield added that when coupled with an outdoor fireplace or pit, the combination of smoke and light cross patterns creates a magical effect in any outdoor space.

In addition to the "Starlight" lanterns, The Outdoor Lights offers a wide range of products, including up and down lights, wash lights, dock and deck lights, bench lights, path lights and fixtures that imitate natural moon light.

The company can also provide a number of custom lighting options such as brass or copper fixtures, hand-blown glass pieces, stained glass options and "moon globes," which are spheres with flat bottoms that illuminate the ground surrounding them, Wakefield added.

"We use the highest quality products to craft versatile, functional and amazing outdoor settings for every client," said Wakefield. "Each project is carefully evaluated based on the individual clients' needs, budget and surroundings. Great care is taken to ensure every finished project is not only compatible and complimentary of the outdoor setting, but also looks and feels like a work of art."

Whether or not a client knows what they're looking for, The Outdoor Lights can help them make the most of any outdoor space. All clients receive a customized consultation with one of the company's experienced lighting experts, followed by a custom design and build. After a client's specialized build is installed and complete, The Outdoor Lights also provides ongoing maintenance, which is available at varying prices and timelines.

"No matter what look a client is going for, we have products and lighting design experts and artists standing by to make it happen," Wakefield said. "No matter the space or budget, we can craft an amazing 'wow' factor with outdoor lighting that will add value to a home while also creating a perfect setting for lasting memories to be made."

About The Outdoor Lights

Located at 3335-A Hutchinson Road in Cumming, GA, The Outdoor Lights, Inc. is an award-winning lighting design firm that installs and manages commercial and residential projects around the world and signature projects throughout the Southeast. The company combines a talented lighting design team with technical experts who creatively and strategically craft projects that ensure the lighting design outcome illuminates each property like a work of art. For more information, visit http://www.TheOutdoorLights.com , email marketing@theoutdoorlights.com or call 770-844-1760.

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