Types of Lighting Posts
Fixing Build-Day Regrets: An Elkhorn Water Feature Transformation When you are building a custom home, the to-do list feels never-ending. Between choosing flooring, approving blueprints, and finalizing timelines, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Large properties present unique opportunities—and unique challenges—when it comes to landscape lighting. Unlike a traditional residential lot, an acreage or estate isn't meant to be illuminated from corner to [...]
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 [...]
Lighting a New Construction Acreage: Transitional Farmhouse Landscape Lighting in Elkhorn, Nebraska Client Goal: Create a Complete Nighttime Experience for a New Construction Home For this newly built [...]
Enhancing an Omaha Outdoor Oasis: Resort-Style Pool and Exterior Lighting in West Omaha Client Goal: As a long-term lighting customer, this client was looking to dial up the light [...]
Why Great Landscape Lighting Should Feel Subtle Great landscape lighting should not be the first thing you notice. When outdoor lighting is designed well, you notice the warmth of [...]
Is Landscape Lighting Worth It? Here’s What You Need to Know When homeowners think about improving curb appeal or boosting outdoor functionality, landscape lighting often comes up as a [...]
Outdoor Lighting for Your Home: A Complete Guide to Outdoor Illumination When the sun sets, your home doesn't have to disappear into the dark. Outdoor lighting is more than [...]
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 [...]
A well-executed outdoor deck lighting design can extend the nighttime use of your space while creating a warm and inviting ambiance for evening enjoyment and increase safety. As the [...]
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 [...]
Outdoor fire pits are not only a cozy patio feature but also a perfect gathering area for late-night entertaining and creating memories around the warmth of the fire. Many [...]
As the fall begins in Omaha, we can look forward to using our outdoor areas more. Outdoor fireplaces are a wonderful place to enjoy its warmth with loved ones. [...]
As we approach more enjoyable weather, you might spend these chilly evenings gathered around the warmth of your fire pit. The fire pit is an outdoor feature commonly enjoyed [...]
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 [...]
The garage is often a prominent portion of the front home. Outdoor garage lighting can increase nighttime security while also providing a unique curb appeal. In this post, we [...]
The backyard of a lake home can be a wonderful place for entertaining and taking in the beautiful sunset views. Late at night, it can be difficult to see [...]
Being on an unlit dock or near the lake can be dangerous in the dark of night. It can be difficult to see tripping hazards or elevation changes. One [...]
Many homeowners have a gate or fence surrounding their backyard or pool area. It can be difficult to enter or navigate your gate entrance in the dark of night. A little [...]
Everyone wants their home to be safe and secure. Outdoor wall lighting can help make your backyard safer while providing a stronger sense of security. […]
Are you looking into energy-efficient LED outdoor lighting and have questions about how it differs from halogen? If you want to know more about halogen and LED landscape lighting, [...]
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. [...]
(Photo Credit: AIA South Dakota) McKay Landscape Lighting had the opportunity to present on landscape lighting design and applications at ENGAGE, the AIA South Dakota Convention on September 11, 2015. [...]
Last week we talked about getting started with landscape lighting and how you can always add more layers of lighting as you need or want later on. This week [...]
Happy Friday everyone! Since we are counting down the days to spring, why not feature some hot trends on our radar! Here are a few things to inspire you [...]
As we continue our outdoor kitchen lighting series, we move on to McKay Landscape Lighting’s unique grill lighting. One of the most important aspects of an outdoor kitchen is [...]
McKay Landscape Lighting has specialized in landscape lighting for the past 20 years, but has also been professionally installing holiday lighting systems in the Omaha area for the past [...]
Lighting water features is an important aspect to consider when providing a lighting design to a property. Often, high-voltage lights are used on water features and create an overpowering [...]
As summer sets in we are spending more time outside and more time on your deck or outdoor living area. McKay provides unique outdoor stairs lighting options to assure [...]
As homeowners, we enjoy finding ways to decorate our home and enhance its beauty. Coach lighting fixtures are a year-round accessory for the house, similar to a piece of [...]
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 [...]
As spring weather finally starts to set in, time on the patio becomes an enjoyable occasion especially after the sun sets. McKay Lighting has years of experience installing patio [...]
Some previous posts have focused on traditional deck lights, but today the focus is on one of McKay’s newest types of lighting: Bistro lighting. This type of lighting is [...]
McKay Lighting has gone from providing lighting just for residential gardens to healing garden lighting. Whether the garden lighting is around an assisted living complex, a hospital or any [...]
With cold weather approaching, a trip to a vacation home is sounding better and better. Did you know that McKay travels to provide vacation home lighting to clients outside of the [...]
