ShadeSmart SolarShadeSmart Solar
Maya Lindstrom

Maya Lindstrom

Landscape lighting aesthetics, dark-sky-friendly design, color temperature, and glare control.

About

I curate fixtures that disappear into the scene and celebrate plants, paths, and gatherings. My pieces focus on beam shape, shielding, finishes, and warm color to balance safety with neighbor-friendly comfort.

Background

One evening, my neighbor thanked me for replacing a glaring bollard with low, warm markers. We could see steps, hear crickets, and nobody squinted. That moment set my compass: shape the beam, dim the source, choose 2700K or below, and let the garden glow—not the fixture.

Perspective

I prefer 2700K-or-warmer, low-glare fixtures with strong shielding and soft edges.

Author Articles

Year-Round Solar Garden Lights: Soft Warmth, No Winter Fail

Year-Round Solar Garden Lights: Soft Warmth, No Winter Fail

Keep a soft, warm glow in the garden all winter by choosing lights built for cold and low sun - warm color temperature, high‑efficiency panels with smart charging, precise beam control, and cold‑tolerant batteries. Get simple placement and maintenance tips to maximize runtime through snow, short days, and cloudy streaks.

9th Oct9 min read
Garden Solar Light Troubleshooting: Fix & Prevent Failures

Garden Solar Light Troubleshooting: Fix & Prevent Failures

Diagnose and fix short runtimes, glare, and shade-related solar light issues with quick tests, panel cleaning, smart placement, and the right batteries and fixtures. Then design a warm, shielded, less-is-more layout that stays reliable through seasonal changes.

3rd Oct6 min read
Seasonal Solar Light Maintenance: Year-Round Garden Glow

Seasonal Solar Light Maintenance: Year-Round Garden Glow

Keep solar garden lights glowing year-round with season-by-season care: gentle panel cleaning, smart battery choices, weatherproofing, and thoughtful placement that softens edges, hides sources, and balances safety with night-friendly ambiance.

3rd Oct6 min read
Lumens vs Watts: Glare-Free Solar Lighting Guide

Lumens vs Watts: Glare-Free Solar Lighting Guide

Design a glare-free solar garden by decoding lumens vs watts and focusing on what actually matters: warm 2700K color, shielded beam angles, IP67 construction, and the right panel and battery capacity. Follow a simple audit-and-upgrade plan to place fewer, better fixtures that run through the night without ruining ambiance.

3rd Oct5 min read