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May 03, 2025

When it comes to choosing countertops, flooring, or paint, homeowners tend to go all in. They might flip through swatches, compare textures, and mull over the tiniest of details. Lighting, however, is too often an afterthought for property owners. A couple of basic fixtures with maybe a floodlight or two, and they call it a day.

As it turns out, outdoor lighting is just as essential as any other part of your home’s design. It’s not just about visibility; it’s also about mood, safety, and security as well as turning your outdoor space into something that truly reflects your lifestyle.

At Abulous Lighting, we specialize in shedding light on the possibilities. With the right lighting, we can accentuate what's flattering and cast a shadow over imperfections. In this brief article, we'll focus on contemporary outdoor and landscape lighting solutions.

Lighting Does More Than Light Up the Night

Outdoor lighting has come a long way from the old porch bulb and driveway spotlight. Today’s options are not only smarter and more energy-efficient but also allow for incredible design flexibility. Here’s what the latest outdoor lighting can do for your home:

  • Enhance curb appeal: Tasteful landscape lighting adds depth, contrast, and elegance to your home’s architecture and landscaping.
  • Boost security: Strategically placed lighting discourages unwanted visitors and increases visibility around entry points and walkways.
  • Increase safety: Well-lit paths, stairs, and driveways reduce the risk of accidents and falls.
  • Create atmosphere: Lighting sets the tone for how your outdoor space feels and functions.
  • Extend usable space: With the right lighting, you can enjoy your patios, decks, and gardens long after the sun goes down.

Whether you're hosting summer dinners or simply pulling into the driveway after work, the right lighting makes everything feel - and look - better.

Layered Lighting for Depth and Ambiance

Professional lighting is all about proper layering. This involves combining different types of light to achieve the right balance of function and beauty. Combining different light sources (such as path lights, spotlights, and wall sconces) adds depth and dimension to outdoor spaces.

Smart Lighting: Control at Your Fingertips

Smart outdoor lighting systems allow homeowners to control their lighting through smartphone apps or voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home. Features such as adjustable brightness, color-changing capabilities, and scheduling offer unparalleled convenience and energy efficiency.

Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Solutions

Speaking of energy efficiency, sustainability is a key consideration in 2025's outdoor lighting trends. Homeowners are opting for LED lights and solar-powered fixtures to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. That's a win-win for you and the environment as wel.

Statement Fixtures and Artistic Designs

Outdoor lighting fixtures are now being designed as statement pieces that add artistic flair to a home's exterior. Whether it's vintage-inspired lanterns or LED designs, a statement fixture serves both functional and aesthetic purposes.

Integrated Lighting for Seamless Design

Embed fixtures into architectural elements like steps, walls, and railings to create a seamless and sophisticated look. Not only is this more appealing to the eye, but it also reduces tripping hazards. Integrating motion sensors and cameras offers even more safety and security.

We Design and Install Premier Lighting Solutions

At Abulous Lighting, we specialize in customized outdoor lighting solutions that align with the latest trends and your personal preferences. Our team of experts will work with you to design and install lighting systems that you've dreamed about. Call or message us today to schedule a consultation.

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Kimberly Buckland

Absolute Lighting installed my outdoor flood lights 2 years ago and they are beautiful! They did such a great job that I used them to setup and take down the Christmas lights for the past 2 years. I would highly recommend them. Frank always responds to questions and automatically puts me on the schedule for set up and take down of the Christmas Lights.

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Graham Antin

We love Abulous lighting and have been using them for years  They are very responsive and professional and  will come back no questions asked for any follow up work  Good pricing and highly trustworthy  Frank, the owner, is a true  stand up guy.  I recommend without reservation

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Allan Conlan

Frank and the team at Abulous were great to work with. They came out and retro-upgraded some previous lighting that we had done a few years back and made it look as seamless and continuous as possible. They also worked with us on the best (& most economical) way to light up a hard to reach area of our yard. They also followed up with us after we had another group of workers "disturb" some of the lighting wires and came back out and fixed everything back up again. Very friendly, dependable local resource who do great work. Highly recommend.

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Mike Thomas

After reviewing multiple companies we contracted with Abilous Lighting to create outside accent lighting for our home, backyard patio, walkways, & fire pit.  Their ideas and design were the best!   It was a pleasure working with Frank Hasty, who did  the design, and his crew of Brandon & Rusty who performed the work.  All were excellent to work with.   We are very happy with Abulous Lighting.