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Landscape Lighting

Experience your property at its fullest potential with the art of light.

The soft glow of light breathes life into every element of your outdoor haven. At Silver Bells, landscape lighting is more than just placing lights among your plants – it’s a masterful art that paints the canvas of your property with layers of light, unveiling hidden beauty and creating a captivating atmosphere that embraces every corner.

From highlighting architectural features and pathways to transforming pools and patios into inviting havens, our landscape lighting designs embrace the artful interplay of light and nature. Join us on a journey through a spectrum of lighting possibilities, where every corner of your property becomes a stage for elegance, drama, and unparalleled visual experiences. Explore the diverse facets of landscape lighting that go beyond the expected, revealing a world where your outdoor oasis comes alive in ways you’ve never imagined.

Landscape Lighting

Illuminate the natural beauty of your outdoor space with our expertly designed landscape lighting systems. Our team at Silver Bells transforms your gardens, pathways, and focal points into captivating scenes that come alive after dark. By carefully selecting fixtures and placement, we enhance the ambiance, aesthetics, and safety of your property, ensuring a seamless blend of light and nature.

Discover how our landscape lighting can elevate your outdoor living experience.

Architectural Lighting

Architectural lighting adds elegance and drama to your property. At Silver Bells, we believe your building deserves to shine day and night. Our architectural lighting designs emphasize the unique features of your structure, highlighting textures, lines, and details that may go unnoticed during the day. Whether it’s a residence, commercial building, or community space, we bring out the best in your architecture through skillful lighting techniques.

Explore how our architectural lighting accentuates the beauty of your property.

Patio & Outdoor Entertainment Lighting

Extend the enjoyment of your outdoor spaces into the evening with our patio and outdoor entertainment lighting. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or an elaborate event, Silver Bells creates an inviting atmosphere that sets the stage for memorable experiences. Our lighting designs enhance the functionality of your outdoor entertainment areas, ensuring a perfect balance of warmth, visibility, and charm.

Learn how our patio and outdoor entertainment lighting can transform your gatherings.

Pool Area Lighting

Turn your pool area into a captivating oasis with our pool area lighting expertise. Silver Bells enhances your pool’s beauty and safety by strategically placing perimeter lights that create a mesmerizing play of light on water while illuminating your surrounding patio or hardscape. From tranquil reflections to vibrant evening swims, our pool lighting designs make your pool area a true focal point of your property.

Dive into pool area lighting and discover the allure it can bring to your outdoor space.

Pond, Waterfall & Fountain Lighting

Elevate the magic of your ponds, waterfalls, and fountains with lighting. Silver Bells enhances the beauty of your aquatic elements with waterproof and submersible fixtures. Whether you have a serene koi pond, a cascading waterfall, or an ornate fountain, our lighting designs bring these features to life in the evening hours. We even offer green lighting options that attract fish for a delightful touch of nature.

Discover how we can transform your water features into captivating focal points.

Sports Court, Playground & Putting Green Lights

Take your recreational activities to the next level with our sports court, playground, and putting green lighting. Silver Bells ensures that your outdoor sports areas remain functional and enjoyable long after sunset. Our lighting designs provide even and sufficient illumination, allowing you to engage in games and activities without compromise. Whether you’re practicing your swing or shooting hoops, our lighting keeps the fun going well into the night.

Explore how our sports court and putting green lighting can elevate your recreation.

Safety Lighting

Safety comes first, and our safety lighting designs offer peace of mind while enhancing visibility throughout your property. Silver Bells employs strategic lighting techniques to illuminate pathways, steps, and potential hazards, ensuring safe movement throughout your outdoor spaces. Our designs prioritize visibility and safety without sacrificing the aesthetic appeal of your property.

Discover how our safety lighting can prioritize your family’s well-being.

Security Lighting

Protect your property with our effective security lighting. Silver Bells combines advanced lighting technology with expert placement to deter intruders and enhance your property’s security. Our designs create a well-lit environment that minimizes shadows and blind spots, providing comprehensive coverage while maintaining a visually pleasing appearance.

Explore our security lighting to safeguard your property without compromising style.

FAQ's

At its most basic level, landscape lighting involves strategically selecting and placing fixtures to illuminate outdoor areas, enhancing their aesthetics and functionality. Low voltage systems use transformers to convert standard household voltage to a safer 12 volts, providing energy-efficient illumination.

One common misconception is that landscape lighting is only for illuminating plants or pathways; while these can be good starting points for basic designs, landscape lighting often includes highlighting architectural features, water features, entertainment areas and structures, and so much more. Similarly, the vast techniques and fixture types utilized by skilled landscape lighting designers go far beyond up lights on trees and walkways studded with pathway lights.

We know you’ve seen it…that home with the outdoor lighting that just doesn’t quite look right. It’s the one draws your eye at night but lacks luster and an awe-inspiring impact. Unfortunately, bad outdoor lighting is common. At its worst, landscape lighting may look like:

  • a spread of unbalanced and poorly placed spotlights creating hotspots that wash out the natural color and texture of the substrate.
  • excessively bright pathway lights creating distracting and unnatural UFO spotlights on the ground (you see it, don’t you?!)
  • glare bombs from poor fixture selection or placement that obnoxiously blinds you and your guests while navigating your property.
  • unnatural or eerie scenery resulting from improper color tone or poor CRI.
  • oversized and distracting fixture styles or placement which draw your eye to the light source rather than the effect.
  • …and a myriad of other abominations


However, at its best, landscape lighting design is truly an artform. While there are many contractors that “do” landscape lighting, few in the Boise area are true designers with the skill, training, and commitment to craft a thorough and proper outdoor lighting design that seamlessly blends form and function to create an artistic masterpiece tailored to the unique features and needs of your property. But lucky for you…you’ve found us! Silver Bells is ready to bring the art of illumination to your home or business and truly reveal it’s full potential after dark.

Landscape lighting enhances curb appeal, increases property value, and provides safety and security. It also extends your outdoor living space into the evening hours, creating a welcoming atmosphere to enhance everything from a relaxing evening at home to elegant events or lively parties. For many Treasure Valley residents, landscape lighting is an effective way to battle the “winter blues” of seasonal affected disorder. And let’s be honest…an artful landscape lighting design is truly just a pleasure to experience and enjoy every single night – whether you’re outside amidst the lights or admiring them through the window. Give yourself permission to bring resort style living home with a quality design and installation by Silver Bells.

Not with a lighting system designed by Silver Bells. One of the easiest ways to spot a poor lighting design or installation is one where the lights are obnoxiously bright. Not only does this completely wash out color and texture (which is quite literally the EXACT opposite of what we want), but overly bright lights can be annoying to you and to your neighbors. The same is true of poorly placed lights. This is an area where skill and expertise truly matter more than you might guess in selecting the right lighting partner for your project.

The sooner, the better. We almost always have more design options and can often save you money by being involved on the front end of the project. We collaborate regularly with other contractors to ensure that proper prep and planning for your lighting is a seamless component of your upcoming project.

Our landscape lighting systems can be controlled manually or through advanced control options such as cloud-based apps, timers, and astronomical timing. This allows you to adjust the lighting intensity and schedules according to your needs.

Yes, our fixtures are built to withstand outdoor conditions. They are constructed with durable materials and are weather-resistant to ensure long-lasting performance.

You bet! Our designs are flexible and adaptable. As your preferences or landscape change, we can adjust the lighting to maintain a stunning and functional aesthetic.

Getting started is easy! Contact us to schedule a free consultation where we’ll assess your property, discuss your goals, and design a customized lighting solution for you.

Landscape lighting can be energy-efficient when designed and installed with the right fixtures and techniques. Here’s how:

  1. LED Technology: LED (Light Emitting Diode) fixtures are highly energy-efficient compared to traditional incandescent or halogen bulbs. They consume significantly less power while producing the same amount of light, reducing energy consumption and costs.
  2. Low Voltage Systems: Many landscape lighting systems operate on low voltage, typically 12 volts, which consumes less energy compared to higher voltage systems.
  3. Timer Controls: Using timers or smart lighting controls allows you to schedule when your landscape lights turn on and off, ensuring they only operate when needed, further reducing energy usage.
  4. Proper Design: A well-designed landscape lighting layout considers factors such as fixture placement, beam angles, and light levels to minimize energy waste while effectively illuminating key features.

As for the cost of running landscape lighting, it can vary depending on factors such as the number of fixtures, wattage, and how often they are used. However, with energy-efficient LED fixtures and careful planning, the cost of running landscape lighting can be relatively low. The average landscape lighting system designed and installed by Silver Bells costs less than a Starbucks coffee per month to run.

Yes, we can integrate your landscape lighting with other systems such as home automation, allowing you to control your lights remotely and create personalized lighting scenes.

Yes, our landscape lighting products come with manufacturer warranties, and we provide an additional 1-year labor warranty on permanent installations to ensure your satisfaction and peace of mind.

While it’s tempting to use the same contractor for multiple services, such as landscaping and outdoor lighting, there are several reasons why it might not be the best choice:

  1. Specialized expertise: While landscapers may have some basic knowledge of outdoor lighting, they may not have the specialized skills and experience needed to design and install a sophisticated lighting system. Lighting is often an upsell or add-on service for landscapers rather than their true focus, making it is common for design, materials, and installation quality to be poor.
  2. Quality of work: Using a contractor who specializes in outdoor lighting ensures that you’ll get high-quality workmanship and attention to detail. They’ll have the necessary tools, equipment, and techniques to install lighting fixtures properly and ensure they function correctly for years to come.
  3. Design considerations: Outdoor lighting design plays a significant role in enhancing the aesthetics of your landscape and improving safety and security. Lighting specialists have an eye for design and can create a customized lighting plan that complements your landscaping and achieves your desired ambiance.
  4. Code compliance and safety: Electrical work must comply with building codes and safety standards to ensure the protection of your property and its occupants. Lighting specialists are familiar with these regulations and can ensure that your outdoor lighting installation meets all necessary requirements.
  5. Warranty and support: Using a specialized outdoor lighting contractor often comes with warranties on products and workmanship, as well as ongoing support and maintenance services. This can provide you with peace of mind knowing that your lighting system is covered and that you have access to support if any issues arise.


While your landscaper may offer outdoor lighting as an additional service, it’s essential to consider whether they have the expertise and resources to deliver the level of quality and service you expect. Investing in a project with a dedicated outdoor lighting specialist can ensure that you achieve the best results and maximize the value of your investment in your outdoor space.

Nope! Our professional outdoor lighting systems can be adapted to accommodate plant growth, landscape layout changes, customer preference changes, etc. In fact, getting started with landscape lighting while landscaping is young can be a great way to spread out the financial investment as well. For example, you may have a young tree now that can be properly and aesthetically lit with a single up light…in a few years when the tree is larger and more filled out, we can adjust placement of that single light as well as add an additional one to provide proper illumination for the tree’s new size and shape. We work with young landscaping often and plan and prepare accordingly for these adjustments in a way that minimizes future costs.

While solar lights offer convenience and affordability, they do not provide the same results as professional lighting for several reasons. Here are some of the glaring problems we see from solar lights:

  • Dim or weak light source
  • Uneven light distribution
  • Subpar CRI creating an unnatural appearance on the areas illuminated
  • Mismatched or improper color tones – even within the same product line
  • Poor durability and lifespan
  • Performance issues due to battery degradation, inconsistent charging, or malfunctions
  • Poor or lacking timing and control mechanisms
  • Poor or lacking fine-tune controls like varied lumen outputs, beam spread, zoning, dimming, etc.
  • Lack of convenience features like cloud-control, app-control, astronomical timing to adjust for changes in dusk/dawn and daylight savings
  • Limited warranty coverage
  • Poor weather resistance
  • Very limited customization and design options due to small product offerings
  • Inability to maintenance as they are considered consumable (toss and replace approach)
  • Limited resources for troubleshooting


Ultimately, while solar lights from Home Depot or Amazon offer convenience and affordability, they may not provide the same level of quality, performance, customization, and durability as professional lighting. If you prioritize achieving optimal lighting results and long-term reliability for your outdoor space, investing in professional outdoor lighting is a worthwhile consideration.

Absolutely! This is one of the many features you’ll get to explore when you meet with one of our designers.

Ooh, baby! Buckle up because we are geared up and ready to knock your socks off with this one! BUT…don’t hate us…the answer to this question is kind of like our “secret sauce” and we just can’t bring ourselves to divulge more here. So, tuck this one in your back pocket and get ready to see color in a whole new light when you meet with one of our designers.

We can say this…we’ve seen grown men get absolutely giddy—jumping up and down, hooting and hollering—when we demo how and why color should at least be considered for every project. We can’t wait to show you why!

We love these kinds of thoughtful questions! The fixtures themselves are very durable and backed by solid warranties. To be blunt, they can take a beating in a way cheap fixtures just could not tolerate. Our design team is very skilled at accounting for these needs and selecting proper fixtures and placements to minimize disruption from kids and pets. We also offer ongoing maintenance plans and services to “tidy up” periodically to account for not only any disruptions from littles or animals, but also normal wear and tear such as foot traffic, erosion, weather, hard water from sprinklers, and so on. So, while you may want to hold off on buying the luxury velvet couch if this phase of life is filled with sticky hands and acrobatics, it certainly shouldn’t hinder the outdoor lighting you’ve been dreaming of.

Absolutely! Most clients prefer that we also handle the installation and any ongoing service needs, but we can also provide a custom design and layout for a fee. Fees for design-only services start at $1,500 and are based on the scope of the project.