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Outward bound
Central Arizona Supply
11 locations throughout Arizona and Las Vegas
The unique desert landscape across Arizona pro- vides a tremendous background for outdoor living spaces. A native Arizonan, Savannah Lindau has a love for the natural beauty of the desert, and in just a short time at Central Arizona Supply, she has developed a passion for lighting and how it can en- hance the exterior of a home.
“I had no experience in the decorative bath and kitchen industry when I began my career after grad- uating from the University of Arizona in 2014,” she remarks, “and I definitely didn’t know it was some- thing I wanted to do. But now I totally believe that old saying, ‘When you find a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.’ It’s a great industry to be in, and it’s an incredible feeling to make homeowners’ dreams come to life,” Lindau affirms. “Lighting is fun and interesting. It adds an extra spark to a home that brings all the other elements together. Beyond the decorative results, I really enjoy the technical aspects of lighting projects. It can really make or change the mood in a room.”
Lindau admits that exterior lighting can be more challenging to sell because homeowners aren’t as familiar with the options available.
“Everyone knows what appeals to them about a home’s exterior, but they don’t necessarily know how to properly accentuate that look at night,” she states. “It’s our job to help them find their vision, and it’s fun to see homeowners get excited about the possibilities. There are so many beautiful compo- nents to our outdoor landscape here and the right lighting can turn things like a native Ocatillo [cactus] into a work of art. There is also an important safety
“Everyone knows what appeals to them about a home’s exterior, but they don’t necessarily know how to properly accentuate that look at night.”
—Savannah Lindau, Central Arizona Supply
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