Low Voltage Landscape Lighting: Transform Your Outdoor Spaces After Dark

Professional Design and Installation of Outdoor Lighting Systems

Your landscape looks beautiful during the day, but it disappears into darkness after sunset. You want to enjoy your outdoor spaces in the evening, improve security, and showcase your property's best features after dark. DIY landscape lighting kits promise easy installation but deliver disappointing results with dim bulbs, tangled wires, and amateur appearance.

At Sunlight Sprinkler, we design and install professional low voltage landscape lighting that transforms your property after sunset. Our custom lighting systems highlight architectural features, illuminate pathways for safety, and create beautiful outdoor ambiance. With expertise in outdoor systems and electrical work, we deliver results that DIY kits simply can't match.

Why Professional Landscape Lighting Matters

Box store lighting kits seem convenient until you install them. Plastic fixtures break within months. Cheap transformers fail or provide inadequate power. Wires lay exposed across your landscape looking messy. Lights shine in wrong directions or create harsh glare instead of beautiful illumination. You've wasted money and time for disappointing results.

Professional lighting creates dramatic transformation.

Custom-designed systems highlight your home's architecture, illuminate trees and landscaping beautifully, provide safe pathway lighting, and extend your living space outdoors. Proper installation means concealed wiring, correctly positioned fixtures, and reliable operation for years. The difference between professional and DIY lighting is immediately obvious to anyone who sees your property after dark.

Low Voltage Lighting Applications

• Architectural Highlighting — Showcase your home's best features with uplight and downlight techniques that create dramatic visual interest
• Tree and Landscape Lighting — Illuminate specimen trees, shrubs, and garden areas to extend your landscape's beauty into evening hours
• Pathway and Walkway Lighting — Provide safe navigation with strategically placed lights that guide guests while avoiding harsh glare
• Patio and Outdoor Living Spaces — Create ambiance for outdoor entertaining with mood lighting that makes your spaces inviting after sunset
• Water Feature Lighting — Enhance ponds, fountains, and water features with submersible and accent lighting
• Security and Safety Lighting — Eliminate dark corners and illuminate entry points to improve property security and safety
• Driveway and Entry Lighting — Welcome guests with elegant lighting that guides them to your entrance

Our Lighting Design and Installation Process

Step 1: Site Assessment and Consultation

We visit your property after dark to assess your landscape, discuss your goals, and identify opportunities for dramatic lighting effects. We'll share ideas based on your home's architecture and landscape features.

Step 2: Custom Lighting Design

We create a detailed lighting plan showing fixture placement, illumination techniques, and expected effects. You'll see exactly what we'll install and understand how each element contributes to the overall design.

Step 3: Transparent Proposal

We provide itemized pricing covering all fixtures, wiring, transformers, and installation labor. No hidden costs, just clear pricing for the complete system.

Step 4: Professional Installation

Our trained crews install fixtures properly, conceal all wiring underground, position lights for optimal effect, and connect everything to professional-grade transformers. Installation disrupts your landscape minimally.

Step 5: System Testing and Adjustment

We test the complete system after dark, adjust fixture positions and angles for perfect effect, program timers, and ensure everything operates reliably.

Step 6: Demonstration and Training

We demonstrate your new system's operation, explain timer settings, and show you how to adjust and maintain your lighting for years of beautiful illumination.

Why Choose Sunlight Sprinkler for Landscape Lighting

Outdoor Systems Expertise

We've spent over 26 years working on outdoor property systems. We understand irrigation, electrical systems, landscape protection, and how to install underground components properly. This expertise translates directly to superior landscape lighting installation.

Professional-Grade Components

We install commercial-quality LED fixtures, professional transformers, and properly rated wiring. Our components withstand Colorado weather and provide years of reliable service that cheap retail products can't match.

Custom Design Approach

Every property is unique. We design lighting systems specifically for your home's architecture, landscape features, and your personal preferences. You get a custom solution, not a cookie-cutter package.

Clean, Concealed Installation

All wiring runs underground in proper conduit where appropriate. Fixtures mount securely and discreetly. Your lighting system looks professional because it is professional.

Energy-Efficient LED Technology

Modern LED fixtures provide brilliant illumination while using minimal electricity. Most landscape lighting systems cost only $5-$15 monthly to operate, making beautiful evening ambiance affordable.

Lighting Techniques We Use

Uplighting

Fixtures aimed upward highlight architectural features, illuminate trees, and create dramatic shadows. This technique adds visual interest and makes structures appear more prominent.

Downlighting (Moonlighting)

Lights mounted in trees or on structures shine downward, creating natural-looking illumination that mimics moonlight filtering through branches. Perfect for pathways and seating areas.

Path Lighting

Low-profile fixtures along walkways provide safe navigation without creating glare. Strategic spacing ensures even illumination while maintaining unobtrusive appearance.

Accent and Spot Lighting

Focused beams highlight specific features like sculptures, specimen plants, or architectural details. These fixtures draw attention to your property's most interesting elements.

Wash Lighting

Broader illumination that "washes" across walls or landscape areas creates ambient light and reveals textures. Useful for large surfaces and creating overall ambiance.

Silhouette Lighting

Fixtures positioned behind plants or objects create dramatic silhouettes against walls. This technique adds depth and visual interest to landscape compositions.

Service Areas Throughout Denver Metro

Sunlight Sprinkler designs and installs professional landscape lighting throughout Denver and all south metro suburbs. Our local focus ensures we understand your area's specific needs.

• Aurora Landscape Lighting

• Castle Pines Landscape Lighting

• Castle Rock Landscape Lighting

• Centennial Landscape Lighting

• Denver Landscape Lighting

• Englewood Landscape Lighting

• Greenwood Village Landscape Lighting

• Highlands Ranch Landscape Lighting

• Lakewood Landscape Lighting

• Lone Tree Landscape Lighting

• Parker Landscape Lighting

• South Denver Metro Landscape Lighting

Ready to see your property in a whole new light? Call 303-801-2494 or text us for your free design consultation!

Frequently Asked Questions About Landscape Lighting

How much does landscape lighting cost?

Professional landscape lighting typically ranges from $2,500-$6,000 for most residential properties, depending on property size, number of fixtures, and system complexity. Simple accent lighting starts around $1,500-$2,500, while comprehensive whole-property designs run $5,000-$10,000+. We provide detailed estimates after assessing your specific property.

What's the difference between low voltage and line voltage lighting?

Low voltage systems (12V) are safer, more energy-efficient, and easier to install than line voltage (120V) systems. They're ideal for landscape applications, provide excellent illumination, and present minimal shock hazard. We recommend low voltage for virtually all residential landscape lighting applications.

How much does landscape lighting cost to operate?

LED landscape lighting is remarkably efficient. Most residential systems cost only $5-$15 monthly to operate when run from dusk to dawn. Timers can reduce costs further by limiting operating hours.

How long do LED landscape lights last?

Quality LED fixtures typically last 50,000+ hours, which translates to 10-15+ years of normal use. LED technology has largely eliminated the frequent bulb replacement that plagued older landscape lighting systems.

Will lighting installation damage my landscape?

We take extensive precautions to protect your landscape during installation. Trenching for wire runs creates minimal disturbance, and we repair any affected areas. Within weeks, you won't see any evidence of installation work.

Can you add to or expand existing lighting systems?

Absolutely. We frequently expand existing systems, add new zones, upgrade old fixtures to LED, or redesign portions of lighting systems. We'll assess your existing system and recommend the most cost-effective approach.

Do you provide maintenance for landscape lighting?

Yes. We offer maintenance services including fixture cleaning, bulb replacement (for non-LED systems), timer programming, and seasonal adjustments. Regular maintenance keeps your system looking and operating perfectly.

Can landscape lighting improve security?

Properly designed lighting significantly improves security by eliminating dark hiding spots and illuminating entry points. Motion sensors can be integrated for additional security response. Well-lit properties deter criminal activity while providing safe navigation.

LED Technology Advantages

Energy Efficiency

LED fixtures use 75-90% less energy than traditional halogen bulbs while providing equal or superior light output. This dramatic efficiency makes extensive landscape lighting affordable to operate.

Exceptional Lifespan

LEDs last 50,000+ hours compared to 2,000-4,000 hours for halogen bulbs. This longevity virtually eliminates the maintenance burden of frequent bulb replacement.

Superior Light Quality

Modern LEDs provide excellent color rendering and are available in various color temperatures from warm white to cool white. You get beautiful, natural-looking illumination that enhances your landscape.

Minimal Heat Generation

LEDs produce little heat compared to halogen bulbs, reducing fire risk and allowing fixtures to be positioned closer to plants and combustible materials safely.

Environmental Benefits

Lower energy consumption reduces environmental impact. LEDs also contain no mercury or other hazardous materials, making them environmentally responsible choices.

Ready to Transform Your Evenings?

Stop letting your beautiful landscape disappear after sunset. Professional low voltage lighting from Sunlight Sprinkler extends your enjoyment of outdoor spaces into evening hours while improving safety and security. We design and install custom systems that showcase your property's best features after dark.

We're fully licensed and insured. We use commercial-quality components, professional design techniques, and proper installation methods. Most importantly, we treat your property with the care it deserves.

Call 303-801-2494 or text us now to schedule your free lighting design consultation. We serve all of Denver and south metro suburbs with professional landscape lighting that transforms properties after dark.