Outdoor Lighting Design in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Outdoor Living

Outdoor Lighting Design

Layered landscape and architectural lighting that makes the yard safe, warm and dramatic after dark.

Lighting makes a backyard usable after dark and changes how it feels. Soft uplights on trees, glowing steps, lit stone walls and a luminous pool make the space inviting, and good lighting also helps with safety and security.

We design lighting in layers: ambient glow, task light, accent light and the pool itself. Warm color temperatures keep the mood natural, shielded fixtures reduce glare and a simple control system lets you set scenes for dinner, a party or quiet evenings. We walk the property at night with sample fixtures, because the way light falls on stone, leaves and water is hard to judge on paper. Aiming and brightness are tuned on site, and we return for a final adjustment once plants and furniture are in place.

Layers, not floodlights

Several soft sources look better than one bright one. We combine uplights, path lights, step lights and wall washes.

Warm color and low glare

Warm light flatters stone, plants and faces. Shielded fixtures keep glare out of eyes and neighbors out of the glow.

Scenes and schedules

A controller lets you choose a scene, set a timer and adjust brightness from your phone.

Maintenance and adjustment

Plants grow and fixtures shift. A yearly check keeps aim and brightness right.

What is included

  • Night visit and goals
  • Lighting plan and fixture selection
  • Wiring and transformer installation
  • Fixture placement and aiming
  • Control setup
  • Evening fine-tuning
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a backyard at dusk with warm landscape uplights and glowing aqua pool lightsBefore: a backyard at dusk with a dim pool and yard with no lightsBeforeAfter
Dark yard lit for the evening. From a dim pool and yard with no lights to warm landscape uplights and glowing aqua pool lights.
Why it works

What you get with Outdoor Lighting Design

Layered lighting

Ambient, task and accent light.

Tree and wall washing

Soft glow on texture.

Safe steps and paths

Light where you walk.

Warm color

Natural, comfortable tones.

Scenes and timers

Phone and schedule control.

Low glare

Shielded fixtures.

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Which Pool Style Fits You? Quiz

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How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Consult and visit

    We listen to how you want to live outside, walk the site and talk through ideas, budget and timing.

  2. 02

    Design in 3D

    We draw the pool, deck, planting and lighting together and walk you through the views.

  3. 03

    Permit and excavate

    We finalize plans, manage permits and engineering, then excavate with care for soil and landscape.

  4. 04

    Steel and plumbing

    Reinforcing steel, plumbing and electrical go in, with inspections and photos before anything is covered.

  5. 05

    Shell, tile and finish

    The shell, tile, coping, deck, interior finish and landscape come together.

  6. 06

    Start up and enjoy

    We balance the water, test every feature and teach you the controls before the first swim.

Questions

Outdoor Lighting Design FAQ

Is LED lighting worth it?

LED fixtures use little power, last a long time and offer excellent color. They are the standard for new work.

Can lights be controlled from my phone?

Yes. We set up scenes and timers you can use from a phone.

Will lights bother neighbors?

We use shielded fixtures and careful aiming to keep light on your property.

Can lighting be added later?

Yes. Low voltage lighting can be added in phases, and we plan conduit in the build.

Can I control lighting by zone?

Yes. Zones let you light the pool, the paths or the patio on their own.

Next step

Book your free Outdoor Lighting Design consultation.

Tell us about your yard and we will call you back to talk it through.

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Tell us about your project

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