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Electrical projects & photos from FPE.

From a kitchen remodel to a service upgrade or commercial fit-out, good electrical work starts with a clear scope and a plan for the property.

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Finished pendant lighting from the FPE project gallery — Real FPE project photo

The work behind the photos

Project examples: the need, the work and the result.

These snapshots show visible stages and details. For a quote on your own space, send a few photos and tell us what you want it to do.

Exterior lighting

A clearer path after dark

The need: Make an entry easier to see at night without relying only on a bright overhead light.

Work shown: A low-profile fixture near the step, with porch and wall lighting visible in the wider view.

The visible result: Light falls across the step and approach after dark.

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Kitchen renovation wall after drywall with planned electrical boxes visible

Renovation planning

Get device locations right early

The need: Plan outlets and switches around a changing kitchen layout.

Work shown: An open wall during the remodel, then the same area with drywall and electrical boxes visible.

The visible result: Device positions carry through to the next stage of the kitchen.

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Three-gang wall station combining a Lutron dimmer and two paddle controls

Smart controls

Several controls, one clean station

The need: Keep multiple lighting functions understandable at one wall location.

Work shown: A Lutron dimmer grouped with two paddle controls.

The visible result: A distinct, organized control layout; equipment still needs to match the wiring and fixtures.

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Work from the field.

A closer look at the electrical systems and finished spaces behind the work. Have a similar project? Send us your photos and a quick description.

Power & electrical infrastructure

Finished electrical panel installation — **Service equipment** A close view of panel and service equipment. A project starts with understanding the existing distribution and available space.

Finished commercial interior with lighting — **Commercial interior lighting** A finished commercial room shows how even lighting helps make the space usable for staff and visitors.

Exterior electrical service equipment — **Exterior service equipment** Meters and disconnects on an exterior wall are part of the electrical service we review before changes or added loads.

Electrical panel and wiring — **Inside the panel** An open panel shows how branch circuits and wiring meet at the distribution point; a service visit can start here when troubleshooting.

Electrical equipment room — **Equipment room** Panels and conduit share an equipment room. Access and clear labeling matter when a business needs maintenance or a new circuit.

Exterior electrical panel — **Outdoor electrical equipment** An exterior enclosure and nearby conduit illustrate the need to plan equipment location and weather exposure.

Existing electrical panel — **Existing panel conditions** A look inside an existing panel helps frame questions about circuit space, wiring condition and future electrical needs.

Service, renovation & exterior details

These field photos show the conditions that shape the scope: the existing panel, access before walls close, outdoor exposure and the working area around exterior equipment.

Existing residential electrical panel opened for professional review — **Existing panel review**Breaker space, equipment condition, labeling and the planned loads all matter before recommending a circuit or upgrade.

Residential room with open wall framing during electrical renovation — **Plan while the walls are open**Open framing gives a clear opportunity to coordinate receptacles, lighting, dedicated circuits and future low-voltage pathways.

Weather-resistant exterior electrical enclosure mounted beside house siding — **Outdoor equipment detail**Exterior device selection and mounting must account for weather exposure, entry points and the finished surface.

Francisco Paulino working on exterior residential electrical equipment — **Hands-on exterior service**Francisco works directly at the property, from reviewing the existing condition through the electrical scope.

Lighting work—from open ceiling to finished fixtures

Planning goal: Bring coordinated pendant lighting into a dining and living area.

Work shown: The uploaded sequence shows the installation in progress, followed by the finished fixtures and a close-up of their placement.

Practical benefit: Customers can see how fixture positions and hanging heights relate to the room—not just pick a fixture from a catalog.

Ceiling during pendant lighting installation before all fixtures are complete — **01 · Locations prepared**The ceiling locations and hanging points are coordinated before the finished fixtures are set.

Finished residential dining area with coordinated pendant lighting — **02 · Finished room view**Multiple pendants create an intentional rhythm across the dining and living area.

Close view of finished glass pendant light fixtures — **03 · Fixture detail**The close view shows the finished height, lamp placement and relationship between fixtures.

Simple ceiling light installed in a residential passage area — **Practical ceiling light**A compact fixture provides straightforward everyday light where a decorative fixture is not the priority.

What is above the ceiling matters

Existing framing, ductwork, insulation and equipment can change the route, access and scope for new electrical work.

Close view of existing equipment and framing above a finished ceiling — **Equipment detail**A close view documents the label, mounting and nearby framing before planning work in the same area.

Existing equipment, ductwork and framing above a residential ceiling — **Access and surrounding conditions**The wider view shows why safe access and nearby building systems must be considered before routing new wiring.

Smart controls in real spaces

These close-ups show device choices and layouts. The right control depends on the existing wiring, fixtures and how you want to use each room.

Lutron wall dimmer and handheld remote beside an open wall box — **Choosing a dimmer** A Lutron wall dimmer beside a handheld remote illustrates wall-mounted and remote lighting-control options. Device compatibility must be confirmed.

Smart wall switch beside a USB-equipped kitchen receptacle — **Kitchen control point** A smart switch next to a USB-equipped receptacle shows how connected controls can fit into an everyday kitchen.

Three-gang wall plate with scene keypad, smart switch and Lutron dimmer — **One wall, different controls** A keypad, smart switch and Lutron dimmer share one wall station. Good control planning keeps each device easy to identify and use.

Three-gang plate with a Lutron dimmer and two paddle switches — **Finished control layout** A Lutron dimmer and two paddle controls show a clean way to group multiple lighting functions in one location.

Recent residential lighting, comfort & smart entry

These newer field photos show practical upgrades in finished homes—from better everyday lighting to a connected front entry.

Kitchen illuminated by a row of recessed ceiling lights installed by Francisco Paulino Electrician — **Kitchen recessed lighting** Evenly placed recessed lights brighten the working areas and the full room without relying on one central fixture.

Modern black ceiling fan with integrated light installed in a finished room — **Ceiling fan with integrated light** A finished fan installation combines room lighting and air movement; the mounting and controls must match the equipment.

Finished residential room with evenly spaced recessed LED lighting — **Finished-room lighting** Recessed fixtures provide broad, consistent light across a renovated living area.

Francisco Paulino completing exterior electrical wiring beside a residential entry — **Exterior electrical work** Working at the entry requires planning for weather exposure, routing, device placement and a clean finished appearance.

Ring video doorbell installed beside a residential front door — **Connected front entry** A Ring video doorbell adds a practical layer of visibility for a home, rental or short-term property.

Basement renovation—power, lighting & bathroom

This project story shows how the electrical work ties together across the property: organized distribution, finished room lighting, heating controls and bathroom equipment. Open-ceiling conditions are documented before the final surfaces are completed.

Labeled Siemens electrical subpanel serving renovated basement circuits — **01 · Organized distribution**A labeled subpanel brings the new room, bathroom, heating and equipment circuits together in one accessible location.

Finished basement room with recessed lighting and an opening prepared during renovation — **02 · Renovation in progress**Finished lighting and devices remain protected while the adjoining opening and trim work are completed.

Finished basement room with evenly spaced recessed LED lighting — **03 · Finished room lighting**Recessed fixtures provide even coverage across a low finished ceiling while keeping the room visually open.

Renovated basement room with recessed lighting, wall controls and electric baseboard heat — **04 · Lighting, controls & heat**The room combines recessed lighting, wall controls, receptacles and electric baseboard heat as one coordinated electrical plan.

Basement bathroom during renovation with vanity lighting, switches and ceiling exhaust equipment installed — **Bathroom electrical in progress**Vanity lighting, controls and ceiling exhaust equipment are placed around the finished layout while overhead access is still open.

Finished bathroom vanity with wall light and nearby electrical device — **Finished vanity lighting**The finished wall light gives the sink area direct illumination and shows how the device layout meets the compact bathroom plan.

Covered electrical power point and cord-connected equipment mounted during open-wall renovation — **Equipment power during open-wall work**Open framing makes the circuit route, mounting surface and connection point visible before the wall assembly is finished.

Staircase lighting—from construction to finished detail

A three-stage look at the same type of space: open construction, finished stair and wall surfaces, then low-level step lighting after dark.

Open staircase during residential renovation before finish work — **01 · Plan while access is open** Open framing creates the best opportunity to coordinate wiring routes, switch points and low-level lighting locations.

Finished residential staircase with wall lighting and completed surfaces — **02 · Finished staircase** The completed walls, trim and handrail show how the electrical details fit the renovated space.

Residential staircase illuminated by low-level step lighting at night — **03 · Low-level light after dark** Step-level lighting adds visibility without flooding the entire area with overhead light.

Lighting & finished spaces

**Bathroom lighting** Ceiling and vanity lights illuminate different parts of the bathroom; fixture placement affects everyday use.

Bathroom vanity lighting — **Vanity lighting** A mirror and overhead fixture show how lighting placement shapes the practical feel of a finished bathroom.

Porch ceiling light — **Covered porch light** A ceiling fixture lights the entry under a covered porch, helping make the path and doorway easier to see.

**Color accent lighting** A color-lit interior shows what planned accent lighting can add to a room beyond its everyday task lighting.

Interior lighting — **Layered room lighting** A table lamp illustrates the softer layer of light that can complement overhead fixtures and controlled circuits.

Residential & commercial spaces

Commercial interior — **Commercial space** A wide view of the room shows why lighting layout and accessible power are planned around how the space will be used.

Residential exterior with electrical work — **Residential property** A view of the home provides context for planning exterior service equipment and routes into the building.

Behind the walls & in progress

Electrical equipment detail — **Equipment detail** A close-up of equipment above a ceiling shows the kind of existing conditions to account for before new work.

Commercial interior during electrical work — **Commercial work in progress** An unfinished interior reveals the existing overhead systems that electrical work must fit around.

Framed room during electrical rough-in — **Open-wall rough-in** Framed walls leave room to plan circuits, device positions and future controls before finishes go on.

Electrical rough-in in framed wall — **Wiring in framing** Open studs show why early decisions about outlets, switches and dedicated loads can save changes later.

Wall framing and electrical boxes — **Boxes before drywall** Electrical boxes in a framed wall mark device locations while changes are still straightforward to coordinate.

Wall-mounted electrical charging equipment — **Wall-mounted charging equipment** Outdoor-mounted charging equipment illustrates why placement, circuit capacity and the route from the panel matter.

Outdoor lighting & pathways

Planning goal: Light the entry and the edge of a step after dark without a bulky fixture in the daytime view.

Work shown: The day-and-night photos show the same low-profile entry light off and on. The wider porch photo shows it alongside the ceiling lighting.

Practical benefit: Light can be placed where people approach the door and change levels, while the fixture stays visually unobtrusive.

Two ceiling lights under a covered exterior entry — **Covered entry lights** A pair of ceiling fixtures provides light under a sheltered entry. Location and switching should fit the way people approach the door.

Exterior wall light illuminated at night — **Exterior light at night** A wall-mounted exterior fixture lights the siding and nearby doorway after dark.

Low outdoor light in soil near a planted area — **Path light placement** A small light in a planted area shows how placement affects the edge of a walking route.

Entry detail by day A low-profile fixture tucked beneath the entry column is unobtrusive during the day.

Entry detail after dark The same entry detail with the light on shows where it throws light at the step.

Front porch and steps illuminated at night — **The whole entry after dark** A wide view shows the combination of porch, wall and low-level lighting around a residential entry.

Renovation stages

Planning goal: Coordinate electrical device locations with a changing kitchen layout while the walls are accessible.

Work shown: The kitchen photos document an open wall and the later drywall stage with electrical boxes and wiring still visible. This is a renovation-stage sequence, not a completed-kitchen photo.

Practical benefit: Planning before finishes are complete helps align device positions with cabinetry and reduces avoidable changes later.