Landscape Security Lighting for Homes in Seattle & the Eastside
Professional landscape security lighting that enhances safety, visibility, and peace of mind—without sacrificing beauty, warmth, or architectural integrity.
Security Lighting That Feels Thoughtful, Not Harsh
Effective security lighting isn’t about flooding your property with bright light. It’s about strategic illumination—guiding movement, defining boundaries, and eliminating dark zones while maintaining a welcoming, residential feel.
At Northwest Outdoor Lighting, we design custom landscape security lighting systems that integrate seamlessly into your overall lighting plan. The result is a home that feels safe, intentional, and beautifully lit after dark.
How Landscape Security Lighting Protects Your Home
Thoughtfully designed outdoor lighting improves security in several key ways:
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Increases visibility around entrances, pathways, and driveways
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Reduces hiding places by eliminating deep shadows
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Creates a sense of presence, even when you’re away
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Supports camera systems with consistent, glare-free illumination
Unlike motion-only fixtures, professionally designed low-voltage lighting provides continuous, layered coverage that feels calm—not reactive.
Where Security Lighting Matters Most
Front Entry & Arrival Zones
Your front entry sets the tone for both safety and hospitality. Subtle uplighting, step lights, and architectural accents ensure guests—and homeowners—arrive confidently without harsh glare.
Driveways & Perimeter Lighting
Driveways and property edges benefit from evenly spaced, low-profile fixtures that define boundaries and improve nighttime navigation without broadcasting light beyond the property line.
Pathways & Side Yards
Side yards are often overlooked, yet they’re critical for security. Path and step lighting ensures safe passage while removing shadowed areas around the home.
Backyards & Outdoor Living Areas
Security lighting doesn’t end at the back door. Layered lighting around patios, pools, and garden spaces provides visibility while maintaining a warm, livable atmosphere.
Security Lighting vs. Floodlights: What’s the Difference?
| Professional Landscape Security Lighting | Traditional Floodlights |
|---|---|
| Integrated into overall design | Standalone, utilitarian |
| Low-glare, directional | Harsh, high-output |
| Always-on or timed | Motion-only |
| Enhances curb appeal | Often detracts visually |
| Dark-sky conscious | Contributes to light pollution |
Well-designed security lighting protects your home without announcing itself.
Dark Sky–Conscious Security Lighting
As a Dark Sky International Ally, Northwest Outdoor Lighting prioritizes lighting that protects both homeowners and the night sky. Our security designs can use:
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Shielded fixtures
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Controlled beam spreads
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Warm color temperatures
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Precise placement
This ensures security lighting remains effective without excessive brightness or glare.
Why Homeowners Trust Northwest Outdoor Lighting
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Over 20 years of outdoor lighting expertise
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In-house design and installation team
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USA-made, professional-grade fixtures
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Systems backed by a 20-year warranty
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Trusted throughout Seattle, Woodinville, and the Eastside
Every security lighting system we install is custom—designed specifically for the home, landscape, and lifestyle it serves.
Schedule a Security Lighting Consultation
If you’re considering outdoor lighting for safety, visibility, or peace of mind, our team will guide you through a thoughtful design process—never a one-size-fits-all solution.
Please fill out our short Request a Consultation for an appointment.
Call or text: (425) 633-6074
Bothell / Mill Creek Garden Estate
The homeowners wanted their landscape to feel warm, inviting, and usable after sunset, while highlighting the natural beauty of mature evergreens, pathways, and handcrafted stonework.
Magnolia Seattle View Residence
Northwest Outdoor Lighting installed 56 warm 2700K LED fixtures throughout pathways, stone steps, driveway approach, garden walls, and mature trees — illuminating the property without overpowering the natural environment.
Mercer Island Waterfront Estate
This installation celebrates the Northwest environment — mature evergreens, waterfront views, native plantings, and contemporary exterior architecture — all brought to life after sunset through layered lighting, intentional focal points, and seamless transitions from house to shoreline.
