Landscape & Outdoor
Living Lighting in Madison, WI
Keep the evening outdoors. From patio string lights to softly lit paths and planting beds, create a welcoming setting for everyday evenings outside.
An outdoor room, under a canopy of light.
Give a patio, pergola, or dining area a warm overhead glow with thoughtfully arranged string lighting.
Use a simple run to frame a seating area, or explore a broader layout over an outdoor table. The layout should complement the space and work with the views from your home.
Pair overhead string lights with restrained path, step, or planting accents for a complete evening setting.
Plan My Patio LightingPlan the details early
- Layout, span lengths, and mounting locations
- Suitable supports and clearance over gathering areas
- Power access, switching, and control preferences
- Brightness, bulb style, and the desired atmosphere
- Installation access and seasonal care requirements
Building a new patio? Include lighting in the design conversation before construction begins.
Explore Hardscaping & Outdoor Living →What would you like to see after dark?
The way home
Paths, steps, and entrances with light placed where people move.
The places you gather
Patios, seating areas, and outdoor kitchens with a comfortable evening atmosphere. Bistro and café string lighting can define the gathering space overhead.
The details you love
Selected trees, planting beds, and architectural features brought into view.

Lighting design inspiration.
More fixtures are not always the answer.
A successful plan balances the illuminated areas with the surrounding darkness. Placement, brightness, and the view from inside the home matter as much as the fixtures themselves.
Reduce glare
Consider how the light looks from the seating areas, windows, paths, and neighboring property.
Create balance
Choose a few useful focal points rather than lighting every feature equally.
Plan the system
Discuss equipment, controls, installation access, and any electrical requirements as part of the proposal.
Bring lighting into the right stage of the project.
Building a patio or planting new beds?
Discuss lighting early so locations and installation needs can be considered before the work is finished.
Explore Hardscaping & Outdoor Living →Updating a landscape you already enjoy?
We can review the areas you want to light and any existing equipment. Compatibility and condition need to be confirmed before a system is expanded.
Before your lighting consultation.
Can lighting be added to an existing landscape?
Yes. We review access, the areas you want to illuminate, and any existing equipment before recommending a scope.
Can you work with my existing lighting system?
We need to assess the system’s condition and compatibility first. Tell us what is installed and what you would like to change.
What controls or fixture types can I choose?
Discuss your preferences during planning. The proposal should confirm the selected fixtures, controls, and equipment rather than leave those details assumed.
What affects lighting cost?
The areas included, fixture and equipment choices, installation conditions, and any electrical work determine the estimate.
Make room for longer evenings outside.
Share the spaces you want to use after dark and the atmosphere you want to create.
Prefer to call? (608) 886-0626To help us prepare your estimate:
Property address, evening photos if available, areas to illuminate, and details of any existing system.
Request Your Landscape Lighting Estimate
Tell us about your property and the work you have in mind.
