Bridle Trails

Bellevue, WA

A Warm Welcome in Bridle Trails, Bellevue

This Bellevue home pairs rich cedar detailing with stonework and a landscape framed by mature evergreens. Our lighting design brings those materials into view after dark, creating a welcoming arrival with depth and warmth.

Light across the cedar soffits reveals the wood’s natural texture, while architectural accents draw attention to the entrance. Pathway and step lighting help define the route to the front door. Illuminated evergreens extend the composition into the garden, connecting the home with its wooded surroundings.

Completed in 2016, this 30-fixture installation shows how carefully placed light can give architecture and landscape a cohesive nighttime presence.

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2016

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From Daylight Detail to Evening Warmth

By day, this Bridle Trails home’s cedar soffits, stonework, and mature landscaping define its character. After dark, thoughtfully placed outdoor lighting brings those same features into focus.

Warm illumination reveals the cedar’s texture, highlights the entrance, and guides the approach to the home. Lighting in the surrounding landscape adds depth, creating a welcoming evening setting that complements the architecture.

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Architectural Lighting That Brings Out the Warmth

Warm light reveals the cedar beneath the rooflines and draws attention to the stone columns framing the entrance. These accents carry across the façade and garage, giving the home a cohesive evening presence. The lighting celebrates the materials and craftsmanship that make this Bridle Trails residence distinctive.

Stonework and Steps, Thoughtfully Illuminated

Carefully placed lighting reveals the texture of the stone retaining walls and makes the changes in elevation easier to see after dark. Light along the steps defines the approach, while accents in the adjacent planting beds soften the transition between masonry and garden. Together, these details create a welcoming route to the entrance.

Evergreen Lighting That Adds Depth to the Landscape

Mature evergreens give this Bellevue property much of its character. Selective uplighting reveals their branching structure and brings depth to the landscape beyond the home. Illuminated trees and garden beds frame the lawn, while areas of shadow preserve contrast and allow individual features to stand out.

What Our Clients Say

"they have an amazing eye for design and detail, which is equally as important with these types of projects."

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Feedback from another Northwest Outdoor Lighting client:

Very pleased with Northwest Outdoor Lighting, I couldn't think of better people to work with! Not only are they incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, but they have an amazing eye for design and detail, which is equally as important with these types of projects. If you're looking to have any outdoor lighting work done, Northwest Outdoor Lighting will not disappoint and should be your first call! - Mitchell M.