Imagine Coming Home to This…
The sun sets, the air cools, and your home welcomes you with a warm, ambient glow—without you lifting a finger. Your pathways are illuminated. The garden glows. The steps to your front door are clearly visible. Your family feels safe, your guests feel welcomed, and your home looks stunning.
This is the power of dusk to dawn lighting.
At Northwest Outdoor Lighting, we design and install outdoor lighting systems across the Seattle area—from Mercer Island to Woodinville—that offer elegant illumination from sunset to sunrise. Whether you’re focused on security, beauty, or convenience, dusk to dawn lighting is the quiet hero behind it all.
What Is Dusk to Dawn Lighting?
Dusk to dawn lighting refers to outdoor lighting systems that turn on automatically at sunset and off again at sunrise, using built-in photocells or smart controls. These systems respond to the natural rhythm of daylight, keeping your home illuminated only when it’s needed—and off when it’s not.
Think:
Path lights that activate when twilight falls
Entryway sconces that glow all night
Uplights that highlight your favorite tree without you ever flipping a switch
5 Reasons PNW Homeowners Choose Dusk to Dawn Lighting
1. Safety, Always
Whether it’s your kids arriving home after practice or a delivery arriving late, dusk to dawn lighting ensures walkways, driveways, and stairs stay lit during dark hours. No more fumbling for a switch or stumbling in the dark.
2. Energy Efficiency
Today’s dusk to dawn systems use low-voltage LED lighting paired with smart photocell technology or programmable timers. That means beautiful results with minimal power draw—and no wasted energy.
3. Enhanced Curb Appeal
When your home is consistently lit with intentional, professionally designed lighting, it makes a statement. Our clients tell us their neighbors notice—and so do guests.
4. Security That Never Sleeps
A well-lit exterior discourages intruders and increases visibility. Motion detection can be layered into dusk to dawn systems for added awareness around garages, gates, and entries.
5. Set It and Forget It
This is not your plug-in big box floodlight. We use premium components designed for the Pacific Northwest climate and install with a long-term mindset. Once your system is in place, it works year-round—rain or shine.
Is Dusk to Dawn Lighting Right for Your Property?
If your home has any of the following, the answer is yes:
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Long driveways or dark entry paths
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Landscaping you want to showcase at night
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Security concerns for vulnerable areas
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A desire for convenience and automation
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Aesthetic pride in your home’s nighttime appearance
How We Do It Differently at Northwest Outdoor Lighting
We’re not a one-size-fits-all lighting company. As a family-run business with over 20 years of experience, we specialize in custom, low-voltage outdoor lighting solutions that blend artistry and function. Every project we install is backed by a 20-year warranty—and designed specifically for life in the Seattle area.
You’ll never find solar stakes or harsh glare in our installs. Instead, expect:
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Black LED-integrated fixtures that disappear by day and dazzle by night
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Discreet placement to highlight what matters—architecture, foliage, texture
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Smart photocell technology and custom scheduling for full automation
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Annual maintenance services to keep your lights shining like new
Let There Be Light—From Dusk Until Dawn
Ready to transform your evenings and reclaim the night? Our team serves King and Snohomish counties, including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and beyond.
Let us design a dusk to dawn lighting system that makes your home safer, smarter, and more stunning. Schedule with us today!
Lake of the Woods Estate
The back lawn is defined by dual grapevine-covered tunnels that lead toward a beautifully lit white gazebo housing a fountain. Each arch is grounded by warm in-ground fixtures that highlight foliage, trunks, and trellising vines. The overall effect is elegant, romantic, and perfectly walkable.
Gig Harbor Residence
rees and shrubs that faded into the background now create striking silhouettes under the warm uplighting. The home’s character is enhanced—not just seen, but felt—even from the road.
Issaquah Tiger Mountain Home
Our lighting design at this residence focused on gently guiding the way through this woodland retreat while preserving the peaceful, natural atmosphere of the surroundings.
