You can have the nicest lawn, the cleanest patio, and a great front porch—but when the sun goes down and the yard disappears into darkness, something’s missing. That’s where landscape lighting comes in.
We’ve had homeowners in Edmond and Norman tell us they started spending more time outside just because of their new lighting setup. One client in Deer Creek told us the outdoor lights made his front yard feel “finished” for the first time.
Whether it’s soft uplighting on your trees, hardscape lighting on your retaining walls, or a clean line of pathway lights leading to the front door—outdoor lighting changes how your home feels.
And the best part? You don’t need a mansion or a massive yard to make it work.
Here’s what the right lighting setup can do for your property:
You’re not just lighting your house. You’re lighting how people experience your home.
Every yard is different, but we usually start with these core categories:
This is the one people notice first. Uplighting places small fixtures at ground level to shine light upward onto trees, shrubs, fences, or architecture. It gives your landscape depth and makes the whole yard feel bigger.
Perfect for:
It’s dramatic, clean, and easy to hide during the day.
Also called moonlighting, this technique mounts lights higher up—on trees, walls, or rooflines—and points them downward. It mimics the soft look of natural moonlight and creates subtle shadows.
Perfect for:
We often pair uplighting and down lighting for contrast and balance.
This one’s about both looks and safety. Low-profile fixtures line your walkways or garden paths, guiding you and your guests at night.
Perfect for:
Clean spacing and glare shields make it functional without looking commercial.
This integrates lighting directly into permanent features—like stone steps, walls, and patios. You’ll usually see it tucked under capstones or set into vertical risers.
Perfect for:
It creates a high-end look without visible fixtures.
We get a lot of questions like, “Can I just pick up some solar lights at the store?” And while that might work short-term, the quality, wiring, and layout just aren’t the same.
Here’s why professional lighting installation makes a difference:
Our team at OAK Outdoors builds systems that last for years, not months. We also offer maintenance and upgrades when needed.
Oklahoma’s landscape isn’t always easy—between red clay, heavy rains, and freeze-thaw cycles, your lighting system has to be built for it.
We install lights across:
No two yards are the same, and we’ve installed lighting from Quail Creek to Norman to rural acreage properties where power access was a challenge—but we made it work.
Want to control your lighting from your phone? We can do that too.
Today’s low-voltage lighting systems can include:
Smart lighting lets you enjoy your yard with zero extra effort—and no forgetting to turn things off.
Worried about your electric bill? Don’t be.
Modern LED landscape lighting uses a fraction of the energy that old halogen systems did. Most of our clients notice little to no change in their electric bill, especially with smart timers and zoning.
And because LEDs last 10–15 years or more, you won’t be replacing bulbs every season.
Most homeowners don’t need to light the entire property at once. We often recommend starting with:
From there, you can expand the system to include the backyard, patio, or even seasonal lights.
We’ll walk the property with you, talk through ideas, and create a plan that fits your goals and your budget.
Here’s what it looks like when you work with us:
Learn more about our outdoor lighting services.
