Landscape Lighting Installation in Evanston, IL
Custom LED landscape lighting installation that shows off your home and yard after dark and makes them safer to use, for homeowners in Evanston and the surrounding area.
Your Yard Shouldn’t Go Dark When the Sun Goes Down
You put a lot into your landscape, so you should get to enjoy it after sunset too. We design and install custom outdoor lighting that brings out the best parts of your property at night, like the ornamental tree in your front yard, a stone wall or the planting beds along your walkway.
Good lighting is about balance, not brightness. We place every fixture with a purpose so your yard glows softly instead of looking floodlit, and so the light lands on your landscape and not in your neighbor’s windows.
What We Light
Every lighting plan is built around your property and how you use it. Common requests include:
- Path and walkway lighting so guests can find the front door and you can get around the yard safely.
- Uplighting on trees, shrubs and the front of your home for curb appeal that lasts all night.
- Patio, step and wall lighting that keeps your outdoor living space usable long after dinner.
- Accent lighting for garden beds, fire pit areas, pergolas and other features.
Energy-Efficient LED, Built for Illinois Weather
We install energy-efficient LED lighting that is made to hold up outside through Illinois winters, spring rain and summer heat. LEDs use a fraction of the power of older halogen fixtures, so your yard stays lit without running up your energy bill.
Lighting also works best when it is planned along with the rest of your landscape. If you are adding a paver patio, fire pit or pergola, we can build the lighting into the project from the start so the wiring is hidden and the result looks like it was always meant to be there.
Planned Around How You Use Your Yard
The best lighting plans start with a walk around your property. We look at how you come and go, where you sit outside in the evening, which features deserve attention and where the dark spots are that make you uneasy.
From there we build a plan in layers:
- Safety lighting on steps, walkways and driveway edges so no one trips in the dark.
- Feature lighting on trees, architecture and garden beds to give your property depth at night.
- Living-space lighting on patios, pergolas, seat walls and outdoor kitchens so you can keep using them after sunset.
The result is a yard that feels warm and welcoming, not one lit up like a parking lot.
Why Lighting Matters on the North Shore
On the North Shore, it is dark by late afternoon for a big part of the year. Without good outdoor lighting, a front yard you spent years getting right disappears for most of your evenings, and walkways and steps become harder to use safely, especially in snow and ice.
Evanston and the surrounding suburbs are also full of mature trees and beautiful older homes, which are some of the best subjects for landscape lighting. A few well-placed uplights on an old oak or a brick facade can completely change how your home looks from the street.
A well-lit home also looks lived in. Lighting around entries, side yards and the back of the house leaves fewer dark corners, which helps your property feel more secure when you are home and when you are away.
Why Choose Evanston Landscaping for Your Lighting
For over a decade, we have been designing and building outdoor spaces across the North Shore, and lighting is part of how we bring them to life. Because we also install the patios, walkways, plantings and structures that lighting is meant to show off, we know how to light a landscape so it looks natural instead of added on.
- One team from design to install, so your lighting plan and your landscape work together.
- See it first: for larger projects, our designers can show your landscape in 3D renderings, including night views, before anything is installed.
- Clean installation that respects your lawn, beds and hardscape.
It all starts with a free consultation at your property.
What To Expect
Our team of landscaping experts will guide you every step of the way through the process of transforming your property.
1. Request Estimate
Request an estimate by giving us a call at (847) 641-0595 or by filling out the form on our contact page.
2. On Site Consultation
We offer a free design consultation at your property to discuss your project objectives and explore potential approaches. Following this, we engage our design services through a retainer based on the project’s scope.
3. Design Creation
Our experienced landscape designers craft a 2D and 3D design and in depth proposal. The retainer is credited towards the installation of your project. Our design process usually takes around 2 weeks.
4. Installation
We’re with your project all the way through, making sure everyone involved works together smoothly to give you outstanding results that go beyond what you expect.
Landscape Lighting FAQs
How much does landscape lighting cost?
It depends on the size of your property, the number of fixtures, how much of the yard you want lit and the type of fixtures you choose. Every project is different, so we give you a clear quote after a free on-site consultation.
Are LED landscape lights worth it?
Yes. LED fixtures use much less electricity than older halogen lights and last far longer, so you spend less on power and replacement bulbs. They also give a cleaner, more even light.
Can lighting be added to an existing landscape?
Absolutely. Many of our lighting projects are added to yards that are already finished. We plan fixture locations and wire runs to fit around your existing beds, lawn and hardscape.
Can I control my lights on a timer?
Yes. Lighting systems can be set to turn on and off automatically, so your yard lights up at dusk without you having to think about it. We will talk through control options that fit your system during the consultation.
Should I add lighting during a patio or landscape project?
If you can, yes. Planning lighting with a new patio, pergola, fire pit or outdoor kitchen lets us hide wiring and build fixtures right into steps and walls, which usually gives the cleanest result.
Do you only install lighting, or the whole landscape?
Both. We can add lighting to your existing yard or design it as part of a bigger project with patios, plantings, pergolas, fire pits and outdoor kitchens.
What areas do you serve for landscape lighting?
We install landscape lighting in Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Skokie, Glenview, Northfield, Northbrook and the surrounding North Shore suburbs.
Have another question? Call (847) 641-0595 or request a free consultation.
Landscape Lighting Across Evanston and the North Shore
Evanston Landscaping designs and installs landscape lighting in Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Skokie, Glenview, Northfield, Northbrook and the surrounding North Shore suburbs. We often pair lighting with patios and walkways, outdoor kitchens and full landscape designs, so your whole outdoor space works together day and night. Call us at (847) 641-0595 or request a consultation to get started.