diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index a3a17ce..9bcd0b1 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
         borderRadius="rounded"
         contentWidth="compact"
         sizing="largeSmall"
-        background="fluid"
+        background="none"
         cardStyle="solid"
         primaryButtonStyle="double-inset"
         secondaryButtonStyle="solid"
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
   <div id="hero" data-section="hero">
       <HeroBillboardCarousel
       background={{
-        variant: "plain"}}
+        variant: "sparkles-gradient"}}
       title="Transforming Outdoor Spaces Into Living Dreams"
       description="At GreenScape, we believe every landscape has potential. Let us craft a stunning, sustainable outdoor environment that reflects your vision and enhances your lifestyle."
       buttonAnimation="slide-up"
@@ -178,8 +178,8 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       textarea={{
         name: "message",        placeholder: "Tell us about your project...",        rows: 4,
       }}
-      imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/green-park_1417-1593.jpg"
-      imageAlt="Beautiful lush garden with pathway"
+      imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/man-watering-plants-backyard_23-2149591436.jpg"
+      imageAlt="Man watering plants in a beautiful backyard"
       mediaAnimation="slide-up"
       mediaPosition="right"
       buttonText="Send Message"
@@ -227,4 +227,4 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       </ReactLenis>
     </ThemeProvider>
   );
-}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/app/styles/variables.css b/src/app/styles/variables.css
index 1aaea37..2dcaaa0 100644
--- a/src/app/styles/variables.css
+++ b/src/app/styles/variables.css
@@ -10,15 +10,15 @@
   --accent: #ffffff;
   --background-accent: #ffffff; */
 
-  --background: #f5fff8;
-  --card: #e8f5ed;
-  --foreground: #0f2016;
-  --primary-cta: #28a745;
-  --primary-cta-text: #ffffff;
-  --secondary-cta: #e8f5ed;
-  --secondary-cta-text: #0f2016;
-  --accent: #6c757d;
-  --background-accent: #d4edda;
+  --background: #000802;
+  --card: #0b1a0b;
+  --foreground: #e6ffe6;
+  --primary-cta: #80da9b;
+  --primary-cta-text: #000802;
+  --secondary-cta: #07170b;
+  --secondary-cta-text: #e6ffe6;
+  --accent: #38714a;
+  --background-accent: #2c6541;
 
   /* text sizing - set by ThemeProvider */
   /* --text-2xs: clamp(0.465rem, 0.62vw, 0.62rem);