Sean was amazing! He helped me find lighting and a transformer that would work well for my front yard. The newly reworked yard looks amazing, with the lights bring a perfect final touch. I recommend Sean to anyone looking for their lighting needs. Their knowledge is vast and creative, making sure you're getting what you need, and not items you don't. My next project is to uplight my large Coral Tree. Go to Lighting Distinction and talk to them about your needs; you won't be sorry. Great customer service which can be hard to find. I never thought I'd love a lighting store, but Sean and the employees couldn't be more helpful, friendly, and most importantly, they listen. A big thank you to Sean. read more

Thorough and made the repairs easy. gardner had cut an electrical line and they fixed it

We are thrilled with, and love, our new permanent lighting around the roof line of our house in Olivenhain. Every year we have paid about $700 to have Christmas lights hung up on our roof (two-story home). We have seen some houses around town with Halloween or Thanksgiving-colored lights, and some of our neighbors' houses have had year-round white lights, which I thought was so pretty. So, we thought it would be great to get year-round lights ourselves, so we can celebrate holidays year-round and change the light colors all of the time. We contacted Lighting Distinctions, they gave us a quote, and they were out to install the lights within the week. We are delighted with our new lights, which offer us infinite colors and designs. My husband and I each have the Gemstone app on our respective iPhones, and we can change the colors and light patterns instantly. We can choose a pattern where the lights will blink, chase around the roof line, fade in and out, etc. Or, we can create/design our own patterns and colors from a palate. When the Packers are playing, I put on their team colors to surprise my husband. We wish we had known about Lighting Distinctions six years ago when we installed regular Christmas lights. We became bored with the same lights after two or three years. Now, we have something fresh and new every night. The Lighting Distinctions owner (Joel, a long-time Encinitas businessman) and his entire staff are very responsive and professional. We give them 5 stars! read more

Honest and reliable -very fair prices. The owner Joel answers the phone or calls your right back. Joel convinced our 94 unit apartment complex to go with LED lights. What a great recommendation. We have saved money on our electric bill and already made back the amount it has cost us to switch things out. It is so hard these days to find reliable vendors. We have been using them for well over a year and a half, and we are still satisfied. read more

They did a great job staging our lighting and offering choices. Got the installation done quickly. Very responsive

The team from Lighting Distinctions did a FANTASTIC job updating the outside lights at our house. They showed up on schedule, clearly knew what they were doing when they advised how to lay out the lights and the team that installed the lights did a great job - on time, no mess and a great result. I would definitely call on Lighting Distinctions again for exterior and interior lighting needs. PS - I think that their price was very fair and it was a great value for the $$. read more

We had the experience to install professional lighting to our landscape 4 years ago. As an update since then, they continue to deserve their 5 stars from me. They check in from time to time in case we feel we need their help. As our landscape changed, we called them back for their help. Not only did he adjust some of our lights, he provided us with information on newer and more efficient lighting. It is really nice to be remembered and have that continuity. read more

Had an existing landscape lighting system with multiple lights out that I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Reached out to lighting distinctions and they were very communicative from the start. They sent out technicians to look at my system and gave me quote. The quote seemed fair and I was able to schedule a time quickly after letting them know I was ready to move forward. Two technicians came and fixed the system along with swapping out older lights with some newer ones I bought and relocated a few others. The system works great now and yard is looking better than ever at night! read more

Thank you so much for the wonderful service! Our backyard is beautifully lit! Excellent price for the job. Excellent customer service. Quality work and fast service. I look forward to doing more work with this company in the future. read more

We live in a high rise condo downtown and wanted quality lighting to highlight our many pictures throughout the unit. We also wanted lighting for the hallways and kitchen as well as all new outlets and switches throughout the unit. Joel and Stephanie came in and we agreed on some can lighting, track lighting, strip lighting and fixtures. Before work could be done, we had to go through the approval process with our HOA architectural committee. We had a couple of roadblocks during the approval process, but Joel worked with the structural engineer in getting them resolved. It was really frustrating for all of us, so we really appreciated Joel's efforts in getting the approval. Once the lighting came in, Joel's electricians came and installed them. During the entire installation process, Joel and Stephanie followed up each day. We did have a few changes and they were extremely flexible in making us happy with what we wanted. They did a great job and our lighting looks amazing. We highly recommend them for your lighting project. They are awesome to work with! read more

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Lighting Distinctions took our yard and personalized it specifically to its highlights. They were super easy to work with, and they truly are designers and not contractors. They were accomodating and professional and explained everything along the way. The work was done quickly but efficiently, and everything is now super easy to control from the phone. The lighting looks great and professional without being obnoxious to our neighbors. We worked mostly with Stephanie for the design and John came for the demo. See pictures below to see for yourself! read more

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Very prompt, thorough, and appreciated the post work walk through. Recommend this business.

They're a great company to work with. They were very attentive to our suggestions and offered some great ideas, as well. The work was done in a timely manner by very courteous workers. We are very pleased with the results. read more

I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Joel and his trustee sidekick, Octavio for over 30 years. I had some unusual lighting requirements and through trial and error Joel, patiently determined the optimal solution for my various lighting needs. I found Joel to be very responsive, affordable and professional. I would highly recommend Joel to work on any of your lighting requirements. Ohhh....and he is a super nice person to know and work with!! read more

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Joel and his team are fantastic to work with! They understood what our goals were by adding new lighting for our dining room as well as highlighting artwork we have around our house. We are very satisfied with the high quality lighting they choose and will definitely use them again when we need additional lighting in our house. read more

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Our home was in desperate need of a lighting upgrade. The entire team from Lighting Distinctions were true professionals at every step of the process. Joel and Stephanie showed in depth knowledge of all the plants, trees and vegetation around our property and which style of light best to highlight its features. Their design and layout process made all the difference. Their crew was timely and clean from beginning to end. Just a good bunch of guys. We couldn't be happier with the end result... read more

Very professional and experienced group! After trying to resolve a number of led strip lighting problems through three other companies, lighting Distinctions solve everything with zero difficulties. Highly customer focused and very nice people read more

Very satisfying job in upgrading my lighting for the front and back yards. Great enhancement of landscape aesthetics! Top service and follow-up." read more

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The personalization that we received from Lighting Distinctions is what sealed the deal for me on choosing a company to install our outdoor lighting. The entire team was present (Stephanie, Joel and Mauricio) during our initial meeting. They offered us different options for the lighting and also brought the sample lights out at night to show us exactly what we were buying. This level of customer service was what made us choose Lighting Distinctions. They went even a step further because the brand of path light we choose was on back order, but that did not stop them from doing the install. They installed a different brand of path light that was available until ours came in. As soon as our original lights were available, they came out and replaced our lights with the "borrowed" ones. The pricing was as expected for the level of quality we were receiving. I would highly recommend this company. read more

We had Joel and his team advise us on converting our 6 zone Insteon lighting system to Lutron, which allows us to control our exterior lighting through our iPhones. Joel's team (Octavio and Kevin) emanated confidence that they could meet our expectations. We accepted their quote, and the entire system conversion only took three hours. Kevin demonstrated the app on our iPhones, and we now have control over our exterior lighting over our two acres of lights! We highly recommend Lighting Distinctions! read more

Lighting Distinctions came out on short notice and fixed a number of issues with our landscape lighting (which had been installed many years before) as well as adding and repositioning lights. The result is nothing less than beautiful. Communication was excellent, the crew arrived on time, and they were very pleasant. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company! read more

It was a pleasure working with the folks at Lighting Distinctions for my outdoor low voltage lighting project. They were responsive, did excellent work and were reasonably priced. The guys were great in giving technical advice and in helping choose locations for the lights. Stephanie was great to work with, always available and always with the best recommendations. I would highly recommend Lighting Distinctions for your low voltage light project.-Scott read more

Joel and the folks at Lighting Distinctions did an amazing job repairing and recommending a new outdoor lighting system for my home. I'm a former cinematographer who is "lighting knowledgeable." They are top-notch lighting designers who can make your landscape come alive and last. I've known them through Lightbulb Supply for the last 15 years. They have an excellent reputation and I was very satisfied with their promptness, professionalism, and follow-up. They are the "standard" by which other lighting contractors are compared when it comes to recommendations, design, expertise, installation, and maintenance. I'd recommend them to those who are fed up with run-of-the-mill "homeowner-installed" yard lighting. They will do an estimate and show you how all the nice landscaping you've put in becomes something exceptional. read more

If you want your landscape lighting done right then Joel is your man. He really knows how how to do it right. Lighting is an art and I wanted someone who knew what they were doing. After reading all his great reviews, I decided to call Joel. I wasn't disappointed. I could tell from our first meeting that he would do a great job. Joel and his team are professional and courteous. They used quality products. It wasn't cheap, but it was done right. I love my system and my lights. Everything is user friendly. The Lutron system can be controlled from switches inside my home and from my phone. I'm very happy with this company from beginning to end and highly recommend them. read more

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My wife and I hired the Lighting Distinctions team to help design and install exterior lights at our home and we're so happy with the outcome. One thing we really appreciated about Lighting Distinctions was that Joel and team came to our home for an initial inspection and within a couple days came back and set up a demo at night so we could see how the lights looked in our yard prior to placing an order. They didn't try to oversell, and were very communicative and patient through the process. The lights fixtures are great quality and we're really happy with the work. After the lights were installed, they also helped configure the lights with Lutron so everything works with our smart home system. Would highly recommend, and would definitely use again! read more

Outstanding .. entire exterior landscape plan and install. Joel and his team provide a free demo in your yard with over 30 lights. They do adjustments multiple nights to ensure spectacular results. They have a good eye and knowledge of plants and types of light to get the best results. Fixtures are warrantied. Quoting detailed and accurate. Wonderful people to work with. I highly recommend this professional team. read more

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Great company! - quick response to or initial call, listened to our needs and provided a quick and reasonable quote. Work was scheduled quickly and finished within the estimated timeframe. Joel and Stephanie were great to work with : ) Our lighting looks tremendous - we will definitely call on LD for our next project! read more

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Beautiful lights, reasonable price and amazing workmanship (we'll be back again for more!) Joel was accommodating and gave us options for the whole 9 yards down to just the basics of what we wanted for our home wedding. We chose just to wrap 3 palm trees & the end result is so pretty! We've recommended him to friends at least 4 times already and will have him back for landscape lighting in the next few months for sure. Also: These lights are for the long haul. Not christmas lights that are going to burn out and then look dreadful. The spacing around the trunk is perfect... details like that make all the difference. I'd highly recommend Joel and his team. read more

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We had lighting distinctions do a complete landscape lighting setup for our house in Fallbrook. The results are great, the integration with the phone application works flawlessly and the crews were neat, quick and considerate. I would highly recommend them if you are considering outdoor lighting as they will help with the design and do a great job! read more

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Joel and his team did an awesome job with walking us through the process of choosing the best light installations for our dining room. From the initial walkthrough to the actual installation things worked out very smooth and efficient. Joel's team installed lights highlighting the dining table and additional fixtures which accentuate the art pieces we have. We definitely will use them again for some upcoming projects. read more

Honestly I'd give 7 stars! The folks at Lighting Distinctions were awesome and fun to work with. I've been interested in getting outdoor lighting for a long time and finally called around for some quotes this summer. Lighting Distinctions was first on the list to schedule an appointment. Their recommendations looked great and had a great website. After I met Joel and Stephanie I knew I was not going to look any further. Their zeal and knowledge of our door lighting is second to none. I didn't have much experience with outdoor lighting or what it would cost. I explained that I had other pressing projects, but wanted to work in something that would fit my budget. This is where I knew I had the right company. From the start they were so eager to help me get something started and let me know that their main goal was to help me get the most functional set-up possible, based on my needs and budget. As soon as we started our walk through of the property, I could see their excitement and vision of what it could look like unfold. Afterwards, we set up a follow up appointment to go over the design they had worked on. They provided expert opinions and recommendations. I valued this so much. We put together a plan to were I could always add more lighting to the existing set up as my needs expand with future projects. I was impressed with how they were always thinking ahead! The biggest concern for me was that i did not want to break my set budget, however I also did not want cheaply made products that would not last. To my amazement the price and quality of the products they used exceeded my expectations. The installers did great job, you cannot see any wires. I ended up getting around 80+ lights and phone app that allows you to turn off and on anywhere in the world remotely from my cell phone. Our house looks like some high end resort-- at night anyhow. All our neighbors drive by slowly to check out the house and can't believe the transformation. But the coolest part of all is that my family enjoys staying out late into the evening spending quality time together. Plus I noticed I sleep a lot better at night with the added layer of protection surrounding my entire home. I am so happy with how it all came out and would absolutely recommend Lighting Distinctions for your your lighting project!! read more

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Stephanie and her team did an excellent job providing us with exemplary customer service from beginning to end enhancing our home and accentuating our landscape with a beautiful illuminating night light effect! Absolutely beautiful You were all a delight to work with! I them 10 stars! Susan L. read more

Joel and his team were prompt, professional, and gave me recommendations I would never have come up with on my own. They added some art lights to the overhead cans I had in mind and totally transformed the vibe of my natural light-less living room. Besides drawing attention to the more fun parts of my house, the art lights are also great for watching TV or eating dinner when you want a more relaxed ambiance. read more

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WOW!!! This company did an awesome job on our outside lighting. The staff and crew were excellent at lighting design, installation and clean up! Hiding all the electrical wires. Very professional! If we need any additional lighting, we will hire them again!!! read more

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I wanted to replace all my old yellowed incandescent cans with an led alternative. Joal came to my house the next day . We discussed various alternatives. He knows his stuff. His suggestion and solutions were fantastic. The service and reaction time during a crazy pandemic were terrific. I would highly recommend Joal. He has got my business for life. read more

Lighting distinctions is second to none when it comes to interior and exterior lighting for your home. They offer great customer service. Their prices are fair, great quality. Quite a few of my neighbors have also used them with great results. I wouldn't use anybody else when it comes to lighting. read more

Fantastic experience and amazing end results. I interviewed/received proposals from 4 different lighting companies, each with very positive online reviews on Yelp or Google. Unfortunately (or fortunately), I didn't get that feeling of confidence from them and/or their proposals were excessively pricey. Decided to get one more proposal and I'm so glad I did. From the beginning, Lighting Distinctions was impressive. Joel (owner) and Stephanie arrived at my property, and we discussed the project. They listened to what I was looking for and provided feedback and recommendations during the discussion. A few days later we met again in person to review the proposal and costs, rather than just sending via email. It was very helpful to go over the proposal and pricing to ensure we were in alignment. Since there were a few decisions to be made regarding color, intensity, and style of the lights, Joel had his installation team set-up a temporary demo of the numerous lightly options so I could see firsthand what they would look like when implemented at night at MY home (and not just pictures). I was able to choose the options that I wanted and know what it would look like in advance. This was a GAME CHANGER. This required a bit more time and effort from Lighting Distinctions but is a truly differentiating customer service attribute. They truly wanted me to be happy with the end results. Following selection of the color, intensity, and style of the lights, Stephanie ordered the products, and the installation was scheduled in a very timely manner. During the installation, the team reconfigured my landscape lighting infrastructure (splitting a single zone into separate front and backyard zones) and installed the new lighting in the front and back yard. On the first night, the night installation technician came to check on the lights and worked with me to set-up the lights to the Kasa app. After the installation was complete, we did a walk-around and identified a few installation improvements were needed, which were resolved in a very timely fashion. From beginning to end, the Lighting Distinction team was fantastic -- professional, timely, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

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All of my interactions with Lighting Distinctions have been great and handled with outstanding professionalism. I had a wiring connection issue and they responded promptly and were out the next day to repair the light. Very pleased with their sense of urgency and proficiency! read more

We are so very happy with our beautifully lit backyard. We left it to the pros at LD to do what they wanted ... and the results are spectacular! It was easy, on time , on budget! Thank you! 5 stars fer sure! read more

I have used Lighting Distinctions several times over the years. The quality of their products is superior. They are competitively priced and their installation is quick. I strongly recommend. read more