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Lighting Your Landscape: A Guide to Outdoor Illumination

Transform your property’s nighttime appearance while enhancing safety and security with professional landscape lighting. At Leisure Landscapes, we’ve been designing and installing custom outdoor lighting solutions throughout the Triangle area since 1993, creating beautiful and functional nighttime environments for homes and businesses.

Benefits of Professional Landscape Lighting

  • Enhanced Safety: Illuminate walkways, steps, and potential hazards
  • Improved Security: Deter unwanted visitors with strategic lighting
  • Extended Outdoor Living: Enjoy your outdoor spaces after dark
  • Increased Property Value: Add curb appeal and functionality
  • Energy Efficiency: Modern LED solutions reduce energy costs

Our Lighting Design Approach

Professional Design Process

  1. Site Analysis: Evaluate property features and lighting needs
  2. Custom Design: Create a tailored lighting plan
  3. Fixture Selection: Choose appropriate, quality fixtures
  4. Professional Installation: Expert placement and setup
  5. System Programming: Configure smart controls and timing

Types of Landscape Lighting

Path and Garden Lighting

  • Path Lights: Safe navigation through your landscape
  • Garden Spots: Highlight plants and features
  • Step Lights: Integrated stairway illumination
  • Border Lights: Define landscape edges

Architectural Lighting

  • Up-lighting: Dramatic facade enhancement
  • Wall Washing: Subtle architectural highlighting
  • Grazing: Texture emphasis on walls and surfaces
  • Down-lighting: Natural moonlight effect

Feature Lighting

  • Water Feature Lights: Illuminate fountains and ponds
  • Deck/Patio Lighting: Create outdoor living ambiance
  • Tree Lighting: Highlight specimen plants
  • Accent Lighting: Emphasize art or garden features

Smart Lighting Technology

Our systems feature modern control options:

  • Smart Controllers: Program and adjust from your phone
  • Motion Sensors: Security-enhanced lighting activation
  • Astronomical Timers: Automatic seasonal adjustments
  • Zone Control: Individual area management
  • Energy Monitoring: Track and optimize power usage

Quality Components

We use only premium materials:

  • LED Technology: Energy-efficient, long-lasting bulbs
  • Brass and Copper Fixtures: Durable, weather-resistant materials
  • Professional-Grade Wiring: Safe, reliable connections
  • Quality Transformers: Proper power management
  • Weather-Resistant Components: Built for outdoor conditions

Maintenance Services

Our comprehensive maintenance program includes:

  • Regular system inspections
  • Bulb replacement and updates
  • Fixture cleaning and adjustment
  • Timer programming
  • System repairs and upgrades
  • Seasonal adjustments

Service Areas

We provide lighting solutions throughout:

  • Raleigh and North Raleigh
  • Durham and Chapel Hill
  • Cary and Apex
  • Wake Forest and Rolesville
  • All surrounding Triangle communities

Common Lighting Challenges We Solve

  • Dark pathways and entries
  • Security concerns
  • Poorly lit outdoor living spaces
  • High energy costs from old systems
  • Inadequate feature highlighting
  • Difficult-to-maintain systems

Getting Started

Our lighting design process makes it easy:

  1. Evening consultation to assess current lighting
  2. Design presentation with lighting demonstration
  3. Detailed proposal and plan review
  4. Professional installation
  5. System programming and training
  6. Follow-up adjustments