Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) May 31, 2013
Ollier Distributors, Inc., exclusive Aldo Bernardi lighting distributor for the USA and Canada, recognizes that outdoor living and lighting is a major shelter industry trend for 2013. Ollier has seen a significant increase in sales of outdoor lighting and lighted trellises this spring from homeowners creating added value by developing their green spaces and patios into outdoor living and dining areas.
According to a poll given to landscape architects specializing in residential design released in February 2013 by the American Society of Landscape Architects, outdoor living spaces received a 94.5 percent rating of very popular with lighting specifically receiving a popularity rating of 95.1 percent. Outdoor lighting is a major component of outdoor living and garden areas and is an essential element in the perceived value and curb appeal of a property. Outdoor lighting can significantly enhance or detract from a property's first impression - yet it is one of the most cost effective options for homeowners to improve outdoor living areas. "For homeowners looking to add perceived value to their property, the right outdoor lighting can do wonders for a home's exterior, " Curb Appeal, Residential Lighting Magazine.
Furthermore, real estate professionals notice that homes that are beautifully landscaped and have quality outdoor lighting (for both home and garden) sell faster and show more often than homes without this type of curb appeal. "Lighting professionals like to say that good exterior home lighting can add up to 20% to the perceived value of a home. And perception can add up to real money.", RealEstate.msn.com
Outdoor lighting is used to highlight the best features and angles of a home or architectural structure and can transform and add an artistic element to landscaping and outdoor entertaining and living areas. When choosing outdoor lighting it is important to keep in mind the main functions of outdoor lighting - it should add aesthetic appeal, illuminate areas for outdoor living, and provide safety and security features to the property. Aldo Bernardi's outdoor collection offers lighting that is energy efficient, of the highest quality standards and is designed to add lasting value and beauty to any exterior application for both residential and commercial use. For more information on Aldo Bernardi's outdoor lighting collection and illuminated garden structures, please visit http://www.aldobernardi.us
About Ollier Distributors Inc.: Ollier Distributors is a small, family owned business based in Indianapolis, IN and holds exclusive distribution rights for Aldo Bernardi lighting in the USA and Canada. In 2009, Ollier introduced the beautiful, hand crafted light fixtures by Aldo Bernardi to the American and Canadian markets. Ollier has worked extensively to have the Italian Aldo Bernardi lighting collections UL certified and adapted to American lighting standards. Ollier Distributors strives for 100% client satisfaction by actively assisting trade clients in selecting lighting, ordering, and coordinating shipping and delivery, making the process as simple as possible. Ollier is committed to excellence in the design industry and is a trade protected company. For more information go to, http://www.carolollier.com About Aldo Bernardi, srl:
Aldo Bernardi established his lighting factory in the early '70's in a small village located outside of Venice in an area renowned for its traditional artisan cottage industries, based on the availability of rich local natural resources. These industries are what inspired Aldo Bernardi's signature Farmhouse Modern classic collection of lights, and the local craftsmanship is strongly reflected throughout Aldo's lighting lines. Despite today's ever increasing demand for Aldo Bernardi's light fixtures and the fast turnaround clients require in production, Aldo Bernardi still relies on handcrafted manufacturing and uses a modular manufacturing approach and advanced quality control system to deliver the quality clients desire at the speed which they need the product. Aldo Bernardi designs top quality products that blend the classic and simple beauty of the past with today's need for practicality, resulting in a wide range of interior and exterior light fixtures and garden structures in sophisticated combinations of brass, copper, ceramic, hand-blown glass, steel, and his new precious metal finishes. Aldo Bernardi lighting beautifully accents a wide variety of design settings ranging from residential and hospitality to the traditional and contemporary. For more information go to, http://www.aldobernardi.us
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Aldo Bernardi Outdoor Lighting Creates Curb Appeal And Adds Value To Homes