In order to figure out how much you should budget for lighting, you will probably need to have a lighting expert from Allied Experts come out to your home and work with you to figure out what your lighting needs are. Your Allied Experts professional will also be able to give you a free price quote.

Yes, with today’s technology, you can integrate your lighting (smart lighting) with your smart home system. All you need to to integrate the two, are wifi and a smart lighting system. If you’re looking to install a smart lighting system with your smart home system, call Allied Experts to have a trusted expert come out to your home.

If you’re in the process of building or renovating your home, you will want to plan the lighting. Lighting can make a huge impact on a room, and where you choose to install different types of lighting fixtures can make all the difference. Your lighting expert at Allied Experts can help guide you in the process of planning out your lighting.

Yes, any lights that are installed outside should be weatherproof. Outdoor lighting is meant to withstand the elements. With the proper maintenance, the weather should not affect your outdoor lighting.

If you are installing just a few, simple outdoor lights, you can do this yourself. But, if you’re looking to do something more intricate with your outdoor lighting, you should have a lighting professional at Allied Experts complete the job. Your Allied Experts lighting expert can help navigate your plan and advise you what will work best for your needs.

When dealing with more simple fixtures, like a lamp, for example, the bulls and fixtures can definitely be easily replaced by the homeowner. When it comes to more complicated issues though, such as a nicked wire or a fuse replacement, it is best to have a licensed electrician from Allied Experts fix the issues. Electrical work can be tricky and cause hazards if not handled properly.

If you are looking to conceal the lighting in your ceiling, you can work with a lighting expert at Allied Experts who can assess your home and lighting needs and advise you on how to achieve this.

The difference between architectural and decorative light fittings is that decorative fittings are meant to enhance the aesthetic of the room and are meant to be seen while the latter’s purpose focuses more so on its core function. Decorative lighting isn’t necessarily better than architectural lighting, or vice versa. They both serve different purposes and should both compliment each other when installed correctly.

Yes, you can use sensors to turn your lights off and on. Lighting sensors have motion sensors that will trigger on or off depending on the time of day. Some sensors even allow you to set them on or off for certain lengths of time. Lighting sensors can make a huge positive impact on your home both functionally and aesthetically. If you’re thinking of installing sensors in your home, call Allied Experts to have a lighting expert come out to your house to discuss options and offer you a price quote.

Yes, a timer can be used on your outdoor lighting. You can attach a photocell to your transformer so the lights automatically turn on at sunset and turn off at sunrise. Alternatively, you can also use a timer and set it so the lights turn on and off at the times you set it to.

The number of outdoor lights you will need depends on how large your yard is, your vision for your outdoor lighting plan, and your budget. When installing outdoor lighting, it’s always a good idea to work alongside a lighting expert from Allied Experts who can direct and advise you on your lighting journey.