Light Design: Hire a Professional or DIY?

Find the Best Solution for Your Tarrant County Home 

Suppose you're considering a new light design for your home. In that case, you have two options: embarking on a do-it-yourself (DIY) project or enlisting the services of a professional lighting designer. While DIY may seem attractive for its lower costs, there are compromises. 

In this blog post, we’ll evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each approach to help you find the right choice for your home in Tarrant County, TX. 

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On Time & Costs 

One of the primary reasons people DIY their light design is to save on costs. Undoubtedly, it will cost less than a professional installation. 

But while you can purchase lighting fixtures on your own, do you really have time to put in the necessary work? Most people don’t know how to design with light, and in the end, your savings may just lead you to run-of-the-mill lighting—with little design.  

How Will It Look? 

Professional lighting designers bring extensive expertise in crafting both visually stunning and practical lighting setups. They possess in-depth knowledge of lighting principles, such as color temperatures, beam angles, and precise fixture placement, which are crucial for creating the right atmosphere. Can you really match that on your own?

Plus, professional lighting designers have access to a wide array of high-quality fixtures that are inaccessible to the general public. Exclusive brands like DMF Lighting provide state-of-the-art lighting solutions only available through certified dealers. 

Sophisticated Smart Lighting 

One of the greatest advantages of partnering with a lighting designer is the smart lighting systems they can install for you. With a sophisticated system like Lutron, you can remotely control and automate lights, window shades, and other devices to follow your routine and cultivate the perfect ambiance. 

While DIY smart lights are available, they’re not as convenient as you’d hope. Many off-the-shelf smart bulbs require you to pair lights via Bluetooth and can only be controlled by one phone at a time. 

In contrast, professional lighting designers can seamlessly integrate all your lights into one smart system that’s ready to respond to your every command. 

Curious About Lighting Design?  

Contact DB Media Solutions in Tarrant County to learn more and get started today. We look forward to working with you!