There are a number of options you can consider during the lighting selection process. We're happy to help you through the process and find the right combination that suits your style and taste.

Recessed Lighting Size & Temperature

Generally speaking you will find most recessed lighting come in sizes between 4 and 8 inches. The most common size is around 6 inches, which matches up with typical "hi hat" sizes. We typically recommend picking a common light size such as 6 inches as it will make it easier to maintain your lighting over time. You may however want smaller lights to fit more individual lights across your ceiling, depending on your preferences.

You can also choose the temperature, or "color" of your lights. All recessed lights are white, but there are different levels of "warmness" and "coolness" you can choose from to match other lights in your room. Most recessed lighting kits available provide control over color temperature, so you can test out the color in real time right in your home!

Wireless Lighting & Home Automation

Once you have your recessed lighting installed, it's great to bundle it with a home automation system. When you use a system like Lutron® Caseta, you don't need to buy any special bulbs and you're not locked into a fully digital world. They offer the flexibility of remote controls and wireless automation, but you can still use a regular old switch in your home with it! 

Vanity Lights and Fixtures

Beyond recessed lighting and home automation, you can also pick matching fixtures and vanity bulbs to complete your room's new look and feel. We're happy to help assemble and install fixtures for you along with a recessed lighting project, and we'll gladly make sure your circuits are sufficient for your desired lights.

With outdoor lighting, the sky is truly the limit, pun intended! We've helped customers install all sorts of projects to brighten their home and property, including:

• Pathway lighting with color controls
• Garden string lights and patio lamps
• Accent lighting around windows and under soffits.
• Flagpole lighting.
• Automated spotlights for security and peace of mind.

If you have a particular idea of project on your mind, feel free to get in touch with us and we're happy to figure out how to make it possible!

Depending on where you live, different rules apply for the permitting needed to install new lighting. 

Town/Village Requirements

On Long Island, permitting requirements vary depending on where you live and the amount of work you're looking to complete during a lighting project. Typical projects rarely need permits, but keep in mind that outdoor lighting with underground conduit, and projects which involve significant interior alteration may fall under certain permitting rules. 

All electrical work must be done to code, and these codes are handled at the town (such as Hempstead or Babylon) or village (such as Freeport) level. We are a licensed and insured electrician across all of the towns and villages on Long Island, and during our consultation process we can walk you through the process and any permits you may need before beginning work on your home.