Discover, design, and deploy are the three phases we follow on every project at 3D Smart Homes, ensuring that our clients’ expectations are consistently exceeded, whether building a smart home or integrating the latest home entertainment technology. In the Discover phase, we explore your dreams and the many options that will support your plans. 

Today, we find that many homeowners in Lake of the Ozarks dream about expanding their living space by incorporating their backyards as extensions of their homes. They want a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living, a space that beckons friends and family into the sunlight. 

And while outdoor entertainment, comfortable seating areas, and a place to cook are all commonly mentioned, we find that many have overlooked an essential element when it comes to outdoor living. Yet, without it, you’re missing out on creating spaces to enjoy long after the sun has set. 

This solution is called landscape lighting, and, with today’s technology, it does so much more than light the way.  

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Rediscovering Outdoor Lighting

Landscape lighting has evolved significantly since Frank B. Nightingale transformed it into an art form in 1933 using hidden luminaires. Thanks to low-voltage LED fixtures, bright white lights have transitioned into warm, golden tones, reminiscent of natural light. Some systems incorporate full-spectrum lighting, allowing people to change their lighting with the touch of a button, from warm amber to indigo-cerulean and beyond. 

Frank B. Nightingale would be amazed. 

Light as an Art Form

In much the same way that the father of landscape lighting created fixtures that blended into their surroundings, many of today’s fixtures remain hidden from view. This effect is spellbinding, as light from an unseen source softly illuminates trees, flowers, water features, and architectural elements. 

Some clients’ favorites include downlights hung high in trees that create the effect of moonlight as they filter through the branches and leaves. Underwater lights cast a luminous glow, and wall-washing lights highlight unique architectural elements, such as stone walls.

Thanks to today’s limitless fixtures and uses, each project is customized according to how our clients use their outdoor spaces and the effects and ambiance they want to create. Of course, people are anything but stagnant, and your outdoor lighting should reflect your changing moods and activities. Today, it can.

Effortless Illumination

When integrated into a home automation system, you can achieve your ideal aesthetic with a single touch or voice command. Tunable fixtures allow you to change lighting colors according to the seasons, holidays, or events. Create the perfect setting for outdoor dining, pool parties, and evenings spent relaxing. 

Press the “Night Light” button to brighten security lighting or set it to automatically turn on and off based on the sunrise and sunset. 

Are you ready to transform your outdoor areas, creating a space you look forward to enjoying as the evening arrives? Whether looking for subtle elegance or striking drama, our lighting design and automation experts can bring it to life. 

Our 3D Process consists of three phases: Discover, Design, and Deploy. Based on our consultation with you, we design and install fixtures according to your preferences. To learn more about the limitless possibilities in today’s landscape lighting or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact 3D Smart Homes today.