Lighting Design Posts
Project Overview Great landscape lighting doesn't change the character of a home—it reveals it. For this beautifully renovated farmhouse in Onawa, Iowa, our goal was to honor the property's [...]
Trees are often some of the most beautiful features of a landscape, but not every tree should be illuminated. One of the biggest misconceptions about landscape lighting is that [...]
Project Overview Exceptional landscape lighting doesn't change a beautiful property—it reveals it. For this residential project in Omaha, Nebraska, our objective was to enhance an already stunning outdoor environment [...]
Professional landscape lighting increases the value of a luxury home by enhancing curb appeal, improving safety, extending outdoor living spaces, highlighting architectural details, and creating an unforgettable first impression. [...]
When it comes to improving your home's exterior, outdoor lighting can dramatically transform the way your property looks, feels, and functions after sunset. As with many home improvement projects, [...]
Project Overview When restoration efforts began on the historic Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Center in Walthill, Nebraska, the goal was not only to preserve an important piece of [...]
Are you building or remodeling your home? Are you looking to revamp your peaceful escape, but not quite sure where to begin the process of adding landscape lighting? If [...]
With the weather warming up, and the days becoming longer, you will most likely find yourself outdoors on your deck or patio this Summer. Knowing the best lighting fixtures [...]
Spring is finally here and with that comes more time spent outdoors, enjoying your lighting system. It is vital to learn how to keep your system running properly throughout [...]
Illuminating commercial properties is a part of our business that is growing now more than ever, and is unique because they can be enjoyed by all around the city. [...]
We have officially entered the holiday season! This means time spent with loved ones enjoying all that this season has to offer, including Christmas lights. Today on the blog, [...]
Using well lights to highlight various architectural features on houses is becoming more prevalent in landscape lighting designs recently. We see many customers having columns, arches and garages that [...]
With Summer quickly fading, and Fall fast approaching, an outdoor fire feature with an inviting seating area is a great way to keep the Summer atmosphere alive. When creating [...]
For the people of Papillion, the Veteran’s Memorial is a way to bring the community together, creating a sense of honor and pride for the men and women who [...]
For many people, summertime means more leisurely nights outdoors spent enjoying all that nature has to offer. Whether it be a quiet evening gazing at the stars or watching [...]
It’s officially summer, and Independence Day is right around the corner! Whether you plan to spend it in Omaha entertaining a small soiree or in your backyard solo, we [...]
McKay Landscape Lighting recently had the opportunity to upgrade the exterior lighting at Dundee Presbyterian Church. It was about 12 years ago when we first illuminated a small portion [...]
What Questions Should You Ask an Outdoor Lighting Contractor? Quick answer: Ask about their experience specializing in lighting (not general landscaping or electrical work), [...]
As the gloomy winter months are behind us, the promise of warmer temperatures and the opportunity to spend more time outside are on the horizon. Perhaps it’s from being [...]
Meet Andrew J. Coleman (AJ), one of the outdoor lighting designers at McKay Landscape Lighting. He has been part of our team since 2012 and knows how to woodwork. [...]
The path leading to the front entrance of your home is one of the most popular places for landscape lighting. There are several beneficial reasons to illuminate the walkway too. It can [...]
It’s always exciting walking through any of our outdoor lighting design projects at night. Especially when it has specialty applications that not only challenged our team and their craftsmanship [...]
It’s the best time of the year. The days may be getting shorter, but Omaha’s beautiful autumn weather makes it comfortable enough to spend more time outside long after [...]
Whether you’re just trying to understand some of the popular landscape lighting design techniques or preparing to meet with a designer, it’s a good idea to know some of [...]
You invested money in your home and want it to look it’s best at night. Hiring a landscape lighting professional or company that specializes in outdoor lighting ensures the [...]
At McKay Landscape Lighting, our community, clients, partners, and employees are very important to us. We have implemented safeguards, listed below, and we will continue operations as we closely [...]
Incorporating tiki torch fixtures into your low-voltage landscape lighting design can transform your backyard, giving it a vacation and private resort vibe. The dancing flames are a unique and [...]
Tucked into a secluded development outside of Omaha, Nebraska you’ll find this stylish modern mountain home. The landscape lighting design elegantly enhances the grand architectural features while providing nighttime [...]
Now that there is snow on the ground, it is starting to feel more like winter. It’s hard to believe we are almost halfway through the season. […]
As homeowners, we put a lot of time and energy into our home. From mowing the lawn and trimming the bushes to sprucing up the exterior and making improvements, [...]
If you prefer landscape lighting fixtures that are barely noticeable, then you’ll want to learn more about these stylish LED well lights. They’re versatile, durable, and provide excellent illumination. [...]
While it may seem as though a lightbulb is a lightbulb, there are some factors to take into consideration before you swap your halogen landscape lighting bulbs with LED. [...]
When most people think of outdoor security lighting, they automatically picture harsh floodlights, blinding motion detectors, and other high-power measures that suppress and distract from the home’s natural beauty. [...]
Snow in April?! Hopefully, this is the last weekend we’ll see snow in the forecast until next year. In anticipation of Omaha’s warm days ahead, we wanted to share [...]
With spring on the horizon, everyone in our office is looking forward to warmer weather and spending more time outdoors. In anticipation of spring and summer, we are so [...]
There’s a NEW project in our gallery. This dream vacation home is tucked away in a secluded lakeside peninsula. The outdoor space includes an infinity edge pool, perimeter overflow [...]
A good landscape lighting design can transform your outdoor spaces, add distinction and enhance the beauty of your home, and increase the overall safety and security of your property. [...]
Cooking and grilling outside is a summertime staple. Now that football season is here, you might fire up the grill for some burgers and brats for the game, or [...]
A lake home is the perfect summertime weekend retreat. You can spend your days fishing, tubing, or exploring the lake with long, leisurely evenings gathered around the fire pit telling [...]
Landscape lighting is an important aspect of your Omaha home and property. […]
Did you get a chance to read Sunday’s edition of the paper? McKay Landscape Lighting’s Outdoor Lighting Designer, A.J. Coleman, was featured in an article about creating unique, active play [...]
Working with our clients to come up with unique outdoor lighting design ideas to fit their personal style is what we enjoy about what we do. Today’s blog post [...]
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The end of winter is on the horizon with only a few months remaining until spring. It’s the best time to start planning and preparing your outdoor living areas, [...]
Refurbishing an older home can sometimes be a daunting task. It took the homeowners about three years to completely restore this historic home in Omaha. Built in the 1920’s, [...]
When starting an outdoor lighting project, or any home improvement venture, you have the choice of doing it yourself or hiring a professional to take care of the work for [...]
Today’s LED landscape lighting technology offers beautiful lighting options coupled with energy savings and bulb longevity. […]
The past few weekends here in Omaha remind us that warmer weather is on the horizon. These nice evenings provide an opportunity to cozy up on our deck or [...]
Now that we’ve provided tips for lighting your home for security and safety, let’s dive into the fun stuff. Lighting to accentuate the beauty of your home and boost [...]
We are definitely in the thick of winter here in Omaha. It’s cold, dreary, and the fog! Maybe it’s just me, but I think the fog makes it seem colder [...]
If there is one thing we love, it is a fixture with an element of uniqueness and functionality to it. So you can imagine, when we came across these bollards, it didn’t [...]
You’re considering outdoor lighting for your home, when the company already working on your place mentions they do lighting, too. You think, great we’ll have them do it. Or maybe you even try the do-it-yourself [...]
Here at McKay Landscape Lighting we get some frequently asked questions from our current customers, new customers, and sometimes other companies. We thought it would be nice to offer [...]
McKay Landscape Lighting has experience lighting a number of different aspects of a property. One unique aspect that is often requested is outdoor pavilion lighting. Pavilions are an integral [...]
As summer begins, spending time outside begins to sound appealing. If you are lucky enough to have a lake home, spending time there sounds even better. McKay Lighting has [...]
As summer begins to near, you may be getting your swimming pool in shape for a summer of fun in the sun. Perhaps one thing that you haven’t considered [...]
