Outdoor Lighting & Landscape Ideas
For homeowners seeking artful ideas and lighting vision.
Discover the art and intention behind beautiful outdoor lighting. From timeless Northwest architecture to modern design concepts, explore how thoughtful illumination can transform your home’s exterior. Find inspiration in our expert lighting insights, curated ideas, and design principles that bring warmth and elegance to every night.
Top 7 Favorite Plants to Light in Pacific Northwest Landscapes
The Pacific Northwest is famous for its dramatic evergreens, sculptural maples, and lush, layered gardens. With so much natural beauty surrounding Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, and the greater King County region, landscape lighting becomes less about simply illuminating a yard—and more about revealing the quiet luxury that already exists outside the home.
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Pre-Construction Consult
One of our favorite things to hear from a new client is, “I’m in the planning stages of building my property and wanted your opinion.” We love getting invited into the process early, and dreaming with our clients to help them create and achieve their ultimate lighting goals.
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The Throughstone Group was a collection of collaborators, designers, and thinkers, all working on landscape design together. We worked across disciplines to create an integrated approach to design, working solid metals, water, and fire into all our projects. The highest-profile project we collaborated on together was this project in Durango, CO, where Northwest Outdoor Lighting was able to highlight the hand-crafted stonework and unique design sensibility of the other designers.
Key Factors Seattle Landscape Lighting Designers Use
A skilled landscape lighting designer will take into account a variety of factors when choosing the right lights for a client's property, including the property's size, layout, and features, as well as the client's preferences and budget.
Creating a Seattle Stay-Cation Paradise
Northwest Outdoor Lighting specializes in using outdoor lighting as the tool that allows us to paint this canvas of comfort, relaxation, and delight, tailored to Seattle's unique climate.
Homeowners often overlook driveway lighting until they experience issues such as poor visibility, unsafe walkways, or frequent damage to traditional path lights.
Lighting Seattle: Why Professional Outdoor Lighting is the Best Choice for Your Home
Many homeowners consider DIY lighting solutions or purchasing fixtures from stores like Home Depot or investing in solar lighting. While these may seem like cost-effective options, they often lead to frustration, short lifespans, and inconsistent performance.
7 Outdoor Lighting Trends for 2025
If you’re building a new home, refreshing your landscape, or simply want to feel safer and more inspired at night, Northwest Outdoor Lighting is here to help.
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