Rumson sits on a peninsula between the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers. A lot of houses here were built for the view, from the old estates to the new custom homes.
At night those big windows turn into mirrors if the room is lit wrong. We keep bright sources away from the glass, use dimmers so the room can go low after dark, and aim light at walls and tables instead of out toward the water. You keep the glare off your windows and can still see the river. On estate houses we also help pick decorative fixtures that suit the architecture.
Rumson yards can be a lot to light: a long drive, formal beds, a pool terrace, then lawn running down to the water. We use shielded fixtures, keep them low, and stop well short of the river so neither the water nor the neighbors get lit up.
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Lighting design for Rumson homes and businesses
Landscape & Outdoor
Drives, formal gardens, pool terraces and waterfront lawns.
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Rumson FAQ
How do you avoid reflections on large windows at night?
Keep the brightest light away from the glass and dim the room once it’s dark outside. Lamps and wall light help more than extra ceiling cans.
Which outdoor products hold up near the water?
Brass, copper and marine-grade finishes. Painted aluminum tends to pit within a few seasons this close to salt water.
Can you light a formal garden?
Yes. We light the structure (hedges, a path, a focal tree or urn) and let the beds stay soft.
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