Light Up Columbus

Ready to transform your yard this summer? Book your Landscape Lighting installation with Light Up Columbus by Aug. 15 and get a FREE transformer (valued at $550).

What's a transformer? Well, it's not Optimus Prime, but it is a superhero when it comes to Lighting Design. Transformers convert high-voltage electrical current from your home’s electrical system into low-voltage current that’s safe for outdoor lighting. It's a crucial component to transform your yard and for a limited time, it's on us!

Book by Aug. 15 to enjoy this savings! Contact us at: https://lightupcolumbus.com/contact/ . Mention code TRANSFORMER2024 in comments section of contact form.

Contact Us ⋆ Light Up Columbus We’d love to learn more about your lighting needs. Fill out the form below or email us at [email protected]

At Light Up Columbus, we redefine lighting with a commitment to excellence that sets us apart from the competition. With nearly two decades of dedicated service, we bring more than just experience – we bring a passion for helping homeowners elevate their spaces. We're certified lighting nerds, and we absolutely love what we do.

Ready to make your home shine like never before? Contact us for a free quote at: https://lightupcolumbus.com/contact/

Do you drone? We do. It's part of our discovery process at the beginning of every great design and frankly, something that sets us apart. We don't rely on Google Earth images to create your lighting design. We come on site, listen to your needs, and utilize our drone to take aerial footage and completely customize a outdoor lighting recommendation that is perfect for your home (and only your home). Aerial photography helps us ensure perfect lighting coverage and fixture placement every time!

Ready to learn more? Contact the experts at Light Up Columbus for a free quote: https://lightupcolumbus.com/contact/

The Time is Now…Book Your Holiday Lighting Today 🎉✨
If you want your house to shine during the Christmas season AND be the most gorgeous home on the block, the time is NOW to book with Light Up Columbus. We schedule months in advance for our full-service Holiday Lighting—and for good reason. We handle all of the design, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of your display—so you can focus on the things that matter most.

Schedule a complimentary design consultation. Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait! Contact us at: https://lightupcolumbus.com/contact/

Hope everyone is having an amazing 4th of July! How about a little throwback to one of our fave 4th’s when we lit a grain elevator in Ashland with RED, WHITE, and BLUE!

Happy 4th of July It is an honor to live and work in the United States of America! What better way to celebrate than with light.

Who needs a BIG fireworks display when you can have an epic light show courtesy of your very own Gemstone Lighting? Our permanent roofline lights are ready at the touch of a button thanks to the "Hub App" and ensure you're always party ready!

Learn more at: https://lightupcolumbus.com/services/permanent-roofline-lighting/@

Chris Apfelstadt, founder and owner of Light Up Columbus, is dedicated to constantly improving every aspect of our business. He is a member of a mastermind group consisting of six phenomenal lighting companies from around the country. Under the leadership of business coach Ryan Lee, the group gathers four times a year to focus on learning from each other’s experiences and challenges.

This May, the group met in Kenosha Wisconsin at the Global HQ of Outdoor Illumination Illumination. We got to see how Mike Long runs his operation and sit in on his weekly meeting. We spent hours sharing and improving systems, procedures, and best practices and can’t wait to implement some of the ideas we discussed. At night, we had the opportunity to walk through several designs implemented by Greg Matthews of Luxury Illumination. It was inspiring to see his work in person. We spent the final afternoon in Chicago and took in some authentic deep-dish pizza and an architectural tour!

What can we say?! We love learning, we love outdoor lighting, and we love deep dish pizza!

Installing permanent roofline lighting now so you're ready for this Christmas and every holiday thereafter? Now that's a special kind of brilliance. We salute you. And, we've got you covered. Get on our schedule today to enjoy a summer of gorgeous lighting that seamlessly transitions to festive Holiday Lights with the touch of a button.

Schedule a consult with us at: https://lightupcolumbus.com/services/permanent-roofline-lighting/

We don’t design average lighting and we’re not your average team. We’re constantly working, as a team, to build a culture that attracts top talent to provide service excellence for you...our clients. Just this past April, we spent two days at Dublin Chamber of Commerce to meet and discuss the direction of our company. We hired experts to facilitate the meeting and dove deep into our vision, mission, purpose, and values. At the end of the conversation, we developed our annual priorities and narrowed our focus on our goals for the year. To say the least, our future is bright – and we can’t wait to bring your lighting dreams to life.

While we absolutely love making homeowners' Holiday Lighting dreams come true—it also is our absolute joy to partner with local businesses and municipalities to professionally design their holiday lighting year-to-year. It's been our pleasure to light the The Scioto Mile, Nationwide Arena, Short North Arts District, City of Dublin, Ohio - Government, Ross County, Bicentennial Park, Columbus Metropolitan Library and Friends of the Topiary Park, many retirement communities and even an NHL All-Star Game!

Whether you’re in the retail, restaurant, hospitality or healthcare industry, having a professionally lit business increases visibility and boosts holiday cheer for your employees and customers. And believe it or not, the time is NOW to book this service.

Contact us today to learn more: https://lightupcolumbus.com/services/holiday-lighting

PSST. Hey homeowners! Is now an ok time to remind you that...while you're finalizing last minute vaca details and getting your kids ready for summer camps...it's also time to book your Christmas light install?

That's right, if you want your house to shine during the Christmas season and literally be the most gorgeous home on the block, it's time to book with Light Up Columbus. If you can believe it, we schedule months in advance for our full-service Holiday Lighting—and for good reason. We handle all of the design, installation, maintenance, removal and storage of your display—so you can focus on the things that matter most.

Schedule your free Holiday Lighting consult at: https://zurl.co/QKUq

We bring joy through light!

In early 2024, Local Artist Ricky Borgia received a grant to put on an art show in celebration of the greater Northland District. He worked tirelessly to build a gallery, recruit volunteers, and collect submissions from artists all around Ohio. The one piece missing was show-stopping lighting. Rick called Light Up Columbus and we delivered well over his expectations. Our balloon light was the star of the show and helped achieve the perfect mood to celebrate the art scene in Northland. During the show, an artist actually created a painting showing off our light. LUC employee Justin got to see the painting in person. Talk about art imitating life!

What an honor. Thanks for choosing us Ricky! 💡

Real talk—Lighting is more than just a pretty face. Sure, she might create the perfect outdoor mood, increase the beauty of your home, and make your space unforgettable - but there's more to it than just visual appeal. Carefully curated outdoor lighting can increase the safety and security of your home. Lighting can be used to light pathways, steps, and driveways. And, while it's not our favorite topic, the fact is that a well lit home is a crime deterrent. Lighting increases security and allows you and your family to feel more comfortable walking outside around your home in the evening.

Our team of experts understand the value of lighting when it comes to home safety and security.

Contact us to learn more: https://lightupcolumbus.com/contact/

We love helping events shine, especially during the Memorial Tournament. Here are some throwback photographs of a White Party hosted by Premier Allergy & Asthma. The right lighting can really add a memorable sense of elegance and style that would cost much more $ to achieve otherwise.

Contact us to light your next event: https://lightupcolumbus.com/contact/

Bistro Lights are one of the latest trends in Lighting Design—and while you can find DIY versions on Amazon— we can promise they won't offer durability, installation expertise, customization for your home, and unparalleled service. You can find these things and more with our team of experts at Light Up Columbus. Whether you want to bring light to your patio, or brighten up your pool, we can take your vision and turn it into a backyard oasis of your dreams!

Contact us to learn more at: https://lightupcolumbus.com/contact/

The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek is an incredible venue for events and the coolest place for family fun in the fall. We have worked with them for years to help illuminate their space and always enjoy collaborating!

⭐️🌟 We're more than just a fall corn maze! 🌟⭐️

At The Barn at The MAiZE, we host unforgettable weddings, birthday parties, baby & bridal showers, corporate events, and more! Whether you're looking for a charming rustic wedding, a fun birthday celebration, or a cozy baby or bridal shower, we've got you covered!

Book your next event with us and create memories that last a lifetime! 🥳

Reach out via email at [email protected] to book! 📧

Today was a good day of hard work working on continuous improvement of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals. Some plane problems kept Chris from attending in person but zoom saved the day and allowed him to participate!!

We're honored to be able to give back to the lighting industry and sit on the board of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals.

This organization supports professional lighting designers & installers from all around the United States & Canada. We look froward to our yearly meetings where we can do our part to help our industry grow. 🌱

Become a member today! https://aolponline.org/

📸 credit: Greg Matthews with Luxury Illumination

Photoshopped In ( 🤣) Chris Apfelstadt- Light Up Columbus
Matt Carli- Moonlighting Landscape Lighting Systems
Andy Thomas- Viewpoint Lighting
Nick Schriver- Decorating Elves
Anthony Bogdanovich- California Outdoor Lighting

Thank you, Brian, for the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review!

"Chris and his team did an amazing job with our home's exterior lighting. Chris was very professional from start to finish and went into great detail around the specific lights they use and how they will impact the various aesthetics, in addition to providing us with an aerial view of exactly where each of the lights would be positioned around the house. His team was on-time, very professional and happy to engage if we had any questions or concerns throughout the process. From estimate to completion was about 2 weeks. We couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend!"

Hey Columbus! Tonight is the FIRST Hops on High event of the summer! If you're heading out there, be sure to check out the Short North Arches and snap a pic! We were honored to be the preferred lighting company back in 2020 to design, engineer, and install a tech-forward lighting system that is completely unique to the arches and fully customizable for any and all community events! It was the project of a lifetime! Thank you for choosing us to quite literally, Light Up Columbus!

Learn more at:https://vimeo.com/684773102/5f8680866d

If you think the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is a must watch—then you've GOT to listen in to the latest Lighting For Profits podcast. Our own Becca Apfelstadt joined in for the "Real Spouses of Landscape Lighting Businesses" episode. And while we can't guarantee as much drama as the RHOBH, this is a great listen and awesome insight into the invaluable role spouses play in the entrepreneurial family.

Listen at: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://pod.co/lightingforprofits/ep-148-spouses-of-landscape-lighting-businesses-spouses-spark-success-in-style&source=gmail&ust=1716383807367000&usg=AOvVaw0lHAYfAb4jG3wCxA00Y_vg

Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/live/lhVBmohq6aE?si=gdQ_tUl68pD7KMyX

Let's shed some light 💡on one of our amazing team members: Justin Robinson!

(See what we did there 💡💡💡)

Meet Justin🌟

Q. What is the best thing about being a part of Light Up Columbus?
A. The best thing about light up Columbus is Chris and Becca. It’s really refreshing to work somewhere that makes you feel good about yourself, they both want better for their employees, that's a pretty hard thing to come by.

Q. What's your favorite part about this field?
A. My favorite thing about this field is being able to see the lighting designs at night once complete. It gives me a sense of accomplishment, and it’s a nice thing to actually see the fruit of my labor.

Q. Our mission is to bring joy through light. Outside of work, what brings you joy?
A. My fiancé and kids bring me a ton of joy, also spending time with friends and family.

POV: You're holiday ready with the click of a button.

Gemstone lights aren't just for Christmas. They bring elegance to your home and add a festive touch to holidays year-round. So when you're firing up the barbecue this Memorial Day, you can showcase your Red, White, and Blue in a matter of seconds. Meet your newest outdoor home decor solution: Gemstone Lights—Always Festive, Never Fussy.

Learn more at: https://lightupcolumbus.com/columbus-ohio-gemstone/

We have a team full of lighting geeks who love needing out over articles like this. Who knows what kelvin temperature means??

The Spectrum of Illumination: Navigating the Benefits and Limitations of Lighting Colors - US Lighting Trends In the world of architectural lighting, the color of light plays a pivotal role in shaping the ambiance, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of spaces. From the serene and invigorating hues of cold colors to the cozy warmth of warm tones and the vibrant versatility of dynamic lighting, each category...

This magical evening deserves a permanent spot in our feed! The event lighting for this Vow Renewal came together in an absolute incredible way. The bride showed us a photo of an idea she had for string lighting—and our team of creative experts were able to put together this stunning design to create an atmosphere that was simply breathtaking. But don't take it from us, check out this review from the very happy groom:

"The lighting Light Up Columbus provided for our vow renewal was nothing short of fantastic. Even the venue staff commented on how they'd never seen the space look so grand. It definitely completed the vision my wife had for the party and looked amazing! A Major Thank You to Chris and the team!!"

-George

Thank you Kerry Darlene Photography for these gorgeous photos!

The Ellis in Italian Village

Trust the experts. And to be clear, we're the experts. We invest in our team to become Certified Low Voltage Lighting Technicians (CLVLT) —there are only 133 in the entire country— through the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals. These experts not only handle meticulous installations but also provide personalized recommendations based on factors like price, wind conditions, weather resilience, and longevity. Our installation crew has experience with some of the most elegant, prestigious homes in Columbus, so we always ensure a professional, clean, and safe environment around you and your family.

Contact us to learn more: https://lightupcolumbus.com/contact/