What we highlight
- Entries: a glow around the front door so the arrival reads first
- Columns and posts: a soft wash or a slim line up each one
- Stone, brick and texture: light grazing a wall so the material shows
- Trees: one specimen tree lit well beats ten lit badly
- Signs and features: a monument, a logo, a hero car in a showroom
Restraint is the design
Highlights only work when there's darkness around them. We pick two or three things that matter and light those properly. Contrast is what makes a lit house look expensive.
Codes and neighbors
Some cities restrict upward light. In Nichols Hills, outdoor light has to be shielded and aimed down, so accents there are downlights and moonlighting rather than uplights. We check your city's rules before we design.
