The Right Light
Changes Everything
From LED retrofits that cut energy use 75% to landscape lighting that transforms your property after dark — RO's electricians handle every aspect of residential and light commercial lighting. Design, installation, smart controls, and low-voltage exterior systems. We wire it, aim it, and make it work with your automation.
Lighting Design
Guide
Interior Lighting
Interior lighting design goes beyond swapping bulbs. We plan layouts with layers — ambient (general room lighting), task (kitchen counters, reading areas), and accent (artwork, architectural features). Recessed LED downlights are the modern standard for ambient light, offering clean aesthetics and 25,000–50,000 hour lifespans. Under-cabinet LED strips, pendant fixtures, and cove lighting create depth and character that overhead-only lighting can't match.
Landscape & Exterior
Low-voltage (12V) LED landscape lighting transforms your property after dark. Uplighting trees and architectural features, path lights for walkways, step lights for safety, wall wash for texture, and security floodlights for peace of mind. Low-voltage systems are safe (no shock risk), energy-efficient, and easy to expand. We design with warm white (2700K–3000K) for inviting ambiance and position fixtures to avoid light pollution and glare.
Smart Lighting Controls
Lutron Caseta dimmers and switches make any existing fixture smart — controllable from your phone, voice assistants, or scheduled automatically. Scene control lets you set "Movie Night," "Dinner," or "Wake Up" lighting with one tap. Motion sensors in closets, garages, and hallways eliminate switches entirely. For whole-home integration, Lutron pairs with Control4, Apple HomeKit, and all major platforms.
LED Retrofits
Replacing incandescent and CFL fixtures with LED equivalents cuts lighting energy by 75–80%. LEDs last 25,000–50,000 hours (vs. 1,000 hours for incandescent), produce less heat (reducing AC load), and offer better color quality than ever before. A whole-house LED retrofit typically pays for itself in 12–18 months through energy savings alone. We handle fixture selection, dimmer compatibility, and color temperature matching throughout your home.
Lighting Design Gallery
Warning
Signs
You're still running incandescent or halogen bulbs
These consume 4–5x more energy than LED equivalents and generate significant heat. Replacing them is the single fastest return on any electrical investment.
Rooms feel dim or unevenly lit
Poor lighting layout — too few fixtures, wrong placement, or single-point overhead lighting — makes spaces feel smaller and less functional. A lighting redesign solves this.
Your exterior has no lighting after dark
Unlit walkways, stairs, and entries are trip hazards and security vulnerabilities. Landscape lighting adds safety, curb appeal, and thousands in perceived property value.
You can't dim your lights
Non-dimmable fixtures limit ambiance and waste energy. Modern LED fixtures and smart dimmers give you full control from 0–100%.
Flickering when using dimmer switches
Old dimmers weren't designed for LED loads. LED-compatible dimmers (like Lutron) eliminate flickering and provide smooth, silent dimming.
High lighting energy costs on your bill
If lighting represents more than 15% of your electric bill, LED retrofits and smart scheduling will make a significant dent. Most homes see 30–40% lighting cost reduction.
Maintenance
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Our
Process
Design Consultation
We walk your property (interior and exterior) and discuss your vision — what you want highlighted, how you use each space, and your budget. We present a lighting plan with fixture locations, types, and control options.
Fixture & Control Selection
We source fixtures matched to your design — recessed, pendant, landscape, or architectural. Dimmer and smart control selections are made. We spec everything before starting work.
Wiring & Infrastructure
New circuits are run where needed, low-voltage transformers are placed for exterior work, and smart switch wiring is installed. All wiring is concealed — no visible conduit or exposed cable.
Fixture Installation & Aiming
All fixtures are mounted, connected, and precisely aimed. Landscape lights are positioned after dark for optimal effect — we don't guess at aim during daylight.
Programming & Final Walk
Smart controls are programmed with scenes, schedules, and automation rules. We walk the property at night to verify every light does exactly what the design intended. Adjustments are made on the spot.
Cost & Lifespan
Prices are estimates for Upstate SC — get a real quote for your project.
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(864) 304-0139