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Juanita Hillside

Kirkland, WA

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Illuminating Tranquility in Kirkland

Tucked into the wooded hillside of Juanita, this contemporary residence underwent a multi-phase transformation—now showcasing a total of 96 warm white LED lights, thoughtfully placed to create a sense of magic at every turn. The latest additions deepen the ambiance and extend visibility throughout the home’s forested edges, side entries, and backyard retreat spaces.

Design Overview

From the beginning, the lighting plan at Juanita Hillside balanced elegance with function—accentuating towering trees, enhancing safety on stone walkways, and elevating the outdoor experience around the pond and waterfalls. With this recent expansion, we extended the lighting further into the wooded trails and added fixtures to welcome guests at the lower-level entry.

This project also received the 2014 Grand Award from WALP (Washington Association of Landscape Professionals) for excellence in landscape lighting at the Holmes Point (Juanita Hillside) Residence.

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Before: The trees and water features faded into the night.

After: Every step along the property now feels intentional and inviting. The warm 3000K tones reflect off the foliage and hardscaping, adding depth and security.

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Woodland Waterfall Reveal

At nightfall, the gentle sound of cascading water becomes even more mesmerizing as warm lighting filters through the trees and softly illuminates the pond and waterfall feature, bringing this hidden garden element to life.

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Tall Rock Illumination

What may appear as bollards are actually tall, natural stone elements accent-lit with precision. These serve as sculptural markers throughout the landscape, creating visual rhythm and grounding the design.

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Pathway Immersion

Custom path lights guide visitors through the forested slope, creating a gentle glow over boulders, ferns, and fallen leaves. Each fixture adds safety and subtle elegance to the winding terrain.

Your work is perfection!

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Your work is perfection!

Mary,

Many thanks to you and your husband for “completing” the makeover. The landscape lighting really makes a tremendous difference. Your work is perfection! – Stan H. from Medina, WA


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