Classic Elegance or Modern Brilliance?The Battle for the Night is On.
Traditional or “bottom-up” lighting creates soul; architectural or “top-down” lighting creates a spectacle. We can't decide, so we want you to settle the score. What do you think is the best way to light your home? Cast your vote below each image to see how others voted.
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Curb Appeal, Atmosphere, Security
The right outdoor lighting does more than look great — it makes your home safer, more functional, and more appealing to guests, neighbors, and future buyers alike.
Lighting Benefits
- Curb Appeal: Instantly elevate how your home looks from the street, day or night.
- Safety: Illuminate pathways, steps, and entry points to prevent trips and falls.
- Security: A well-lit exterior deters intruders and reduces the risk of break-ins.
- Usability: Extend the use of outdoor spaces — driveways, patios, and gardens — into the evening.
- Ambiance: Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes your home feel inviting.
- Resale Value: Landscape lighting is one of the highest-ROI exterior improvements at resale.
Dark, uninviting, hard to see from the street
Warm, welcoming, and immediately memorable
Selling your home? Landscape lighting is an easy way to quickly improve your curb appeal.
Cost recovery at resale for landscape lighting projects
NAR Remodeling Report
Of realtors recommend curb-appeal lighting before listing
National Association of Realtors
Reduction in crime with proper outdoor lighting
University of Chicago Crime Lab
Our curated DIY solar kit takes under an hour to install — no wiring, no tools, no electrician. For a fraction of the cost of professional installation, you can transform how your home looks from the street the same evening.
View the DIY Solar KitWhat stops most homeowners from adding landscape lighting
Misconceptions — especially around cost — are the single biggest reason homeowners put off landscape lighting. Many assume it requires a professional electrician, expensive wiring, or ongoing electricity bills that aren't worth it. In reality, the barrier is far lower than most expect.
“It's too expensive”
More sophisticated landscape lighting setups can cost thousands of dollars when professionally installed — but that's not the only option. Simple, elegant DIY solutions are achievable for under $250, with no installation costs and no ongoing electricity bills. Effective lighting doesn't have to be costly.
“You need an electrician”
Solar and low-voltage systems require no wiring and can be installed in under an hour.
“It's only for large properties”
Even modest front yards benefit significantly — a single spotlight or path kit transforms curb appeal.
“I don't know what lights to get or how to design a layout”
Most homeowners aren't sure where to start — which fixtures, how many, or where to place them. Our product finder and placement guide take the guesswork out entirely.
View our cost calculator to see how the daily cost of different landscape lighting options.
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