Landscape Lighting Design
A lighting plan based on the layout of your property, its architecture and landscaping.
Residential
Your home doesn’t have to disappear after dark
We design and install custom residential outdoor lighting that brings your home’s architecture, landscaping, trees, walkways, patios and pools to life at night — designed around your property, not around a standard package of fixtures.
The approach
Custom lighting designed for the way you live
Outdoor lighting is about more than being able to see outside at night. A professionally designed system changes the way the whole property looks and feels after sunset.
It draws attention to the parts of your home you are proud of, creates depth through the landscaping, makes patios and outdoor living areas usable at night, and puts useful light around entrances, walkways, steps and driveways. All of those areas have to work together as one design.
We evaluate how you use the property, which features should stand out, where useful illumination is needed and how the home reads from the important viewing areas. Then we decide where light should be added — and where darkness should remain.
Great outdoor lighting isn’t about lighting everything. It’s about lighting the right things.
Services
Residential outdoor lighting services
A complete system usually combines several techniques across the property: architecture, landscaping, trees, outdoor living spaces, pools, pathways, entrances and driveways.
Landscape Lighting Design
Landscape Lighting Installation
Low-voltage systems with professional wiring, transformers, controls and solid brass fixtures.
Architectural & Accent Lighting
Columns, brickwork, stone, rooflines, entrances and the details that give a property character.
Tree Lighting & Moonlighting
Uplighting, downlighting and moonlighting that showcase mature trees with soft, natural light.
Patio & Outdoor Living Lighting
Patios, outdoor kitchens, seating areas and decks made comfortable and usable after sunset.
Pool & Water Feature Lighting
Depth and atmosphere around pools, fountains and ponds — and easier footing nearby.
Pathway, Driveway & Entry Lighting
Useful illumination along walkways, driveways, steps, gates and entrances — kept in balance.
Smart & Color-Changing Lighting
Timers, photocells, remote control, smart systems and customizable color-changing options.
Restraint
Outdoor lighting that looks natural
The biggest difference between professional lighting and a pile of fixtures is restraint.
A light on every wall, tree and planting bed leaves a property flat and overly bright. Darkness is part of the design: a brightly lit architectural feature stands out because the area around it is darker, a softly lit tree in the distance makes a backyard feel larger, and gentle path lighting guides someone through the property without competing with the house.
Front of the home
The view from the street
The front of the property creates the first impression, and not every part of the elevation needs the same amount of light.
- Architectural uplighting
- Entry and gate lighting
- Tree lighting
- Walkway and driveway lighting
- Garden and accent lighting
Different fixture positions, beam spreads and lighting levels add depth and emphasise the architecture, so the house reads as a whole rather than a wall washed evenly with light.
Backyard
Built for the people using it
The backyard has a different job. Instead of being viewed from the street, it has to work for the people actually in it.
- Patios, outdoor kitchens and seating areas
- Pools, spas and water features
- Pergolas, gardens and large trees
- Walkways and outdoor artwork
We consider what the space looks like and how it will be used, then connect the patio visually with the pool, landscape and trees beyond it so the whole yard reads as one outdoor room.
Equipment
Low-voltage LED systems, brass fixtures
Houston heat, humidity, rain, irrigation, soil, insects and landscaping equipment are hard on outdoor hardware.
We install high-quality solid brass fixtures with low-voltage LED lighting. LED has largely replaced halogen because it gives long operating life, lower energy use and more freedom in the design. The transformer is sized to the system, and wiring is routed and buried so the installation stays clean and protected.
Process
Our residential lighting process
Every project starts with the property and what you want to accomplish.
1
Free Consultation
You may know exactly what you want, or simply that the property should look better at night. Both are fine. We talk through how you use it and which features you would like to highlight.
2
Property Evaluation
We look at the home from the viewing areas that matter and assess the architecture, landscaping, trees, walkways, driveways, entrances, patios, pools and gardens.
3
Lighting Design
We plan where lighting belongs and what each fixture is meant to accomplish. There is no standard number of lights for a home — it depends on the property and the design.
4
Professional Installation
Our team works carefully around the existing lawn and landscaping. Wiring is buried below the surface and the disturbed area is closed back up.
5
Nighttime Review
Outdoor lighting cannot be judged in daylight. We review the finished system after dark and adjust fixture positions and angles where needed.
6
Ongoing Service
Plants grow, trees mature, fixtures shift and components eventually need service. We maintain and repair the system as the property changes.
Practical questions
What installation actually involves
Minimal disruption to your landscaping
Wire goes in through narrow openings roughly 8 to 10 inches below ground where appropriate, not wide trenches across an established lawn, and the surface is closed back up. When the work is finished the lighting should be noticeable; the installation should not.
Adding to an existing system
You do not have to start from scratch. We can add fixtures, expand into another area, reposition or repair what is there, convert halogen to LED and update controls. The first step is establishing what you already have.
Lighting changes as the landscape does
A small tree becomes a large canopy, shrubs grow in front of fixtures, beds change, a patio or pool gets added. Maintenance is the chance to clean, reposition, redirect, replace or add fixtures as the property develops.
Selected work
See our residential lighting projects
Outdoor lighting is best understood by seeing what it does to a real property.
Why us
Outdoor lighting is not one line on a long list of home services
It is the only thing we do, and we have been doing it across Greater Houston for more than thirty years.
30+
Years of outdoor lighting experience
200+
Five-star customer reviews
35
Greater Houston communities served
Custom lighting design
Every project is designed around the individual home and landscape.
Professional installation
One team handles fixture placement, wiring, controls and the nighttime adjustments.
Quality outdoor fixtures
Solid brass fixtures and low-voltage LED technology built for exterior use.
Nighttime review
The real test happens after dark. We review the finished effect and adjust it.
Maintenance & repair
We keep servicing the system as the property and the landscape change.
Family-owned, 30+ years
A family-owned company that has specialised in outdoor lighting for three decades.
Service areas
Residential lighting throughout Greater Houston
Design, installation, maintenance and repair for homes across Houston and the surrounding communities.
Custom residential outdoor lighting throughout the Houston area.
Mature trees, large lots, long driveways and extensive outdoor living.
Custom landscape and architectural lighting for Tanglewood properties.
Lighting designed around architecture, mature trees and entrances.
Careful fixture placement where homes, trees and sidewalks sit close together.
Design, installation and service for established and newer Bellaire homes.
Custom outdoor lighting for homes throughout Spring Branch.
Residential outdoor lighting throughout the Energy Corridor.
FAQ
Residential outdoor lighting questions
How many outdoor lights does my home need?
There is no standard number that works for every property. It depends on the size and layout of the home, the landscaping, which features are being lit, the techniques used and what you want the finished property to look like.
Do you design the lighting or just install it?
We design the system before installation. Fixture placement, direction, beam spread, intensity, viewing angles and the relationship between areas of the property are all part of the design. Landscape Lighting Design
What kind of outdoor lighting fixtures do you use?
High-quality outdoor fixtures, including solid brass, with low-voltage LED technology. Landscape Lighting Installation
How deep do you bury outdoor lighting wire?
For typical residential installations we currently bury wire approximately 8 to 10 inches below ground where appropriate. Actual requirements depend on the location and conditions of the project.
Will installing landscape lighting damage my lawn?
Our methods are designed to minimise disturbance. Wiring goes in through narrow openings rather than large trenches across the property, and the surface is closed back up afterwards.
Should lights be installed on the ground or on the house?
It depends on the effect. Ground-mounted uplighting suits many architectural features because it carries attention upward across the home; downlighting and higher placement serve other effects, including moonlighting.
Can you light a second story?
Yes. The design can cover the upper portions of a home. We look at the architecture and the effect you want before choosing ground-mounted fixtures, elevated fixtures or a combination.
Do you provide maintenance after installation?
Yes — maintenance, repairs, system adjustments and upgrades. Maintenance & Repair
Can you upgrade an older halogen system to LED?
Many systems can be converted or retrofitted. We inspect the fixtures, transformer, wiring and controls first to determine what can stay in service. LED Upgrades & Retrofitting
Can I see examples of your residential work?
Yes. Residential Lighting Projects and Before-and-After Projects show completed systems.
Free consultation
See your home in a different light
You already know what your home looks like during the day. The right outdoor lighting gives it an entirely different personality at night. It starts with a conversation about your home.