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Sep 09, 2025

As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, your outdoor spaces become the perfect place for entertainment. Whether you are relaxing with friends and family or hosting a barbecue, the right landscape lighting for the summer can greatly transform your environment. At Abulous Lighting, we believe the right outdoor lights can set the tone for your entire evening. From task lighting around dining areas to subtle ambiance, our technicians can plan your illumination for warmth, safety, and comfort.

Creating the Right Mood with Outdoor Summer Lighting

Outdoor lighting plays a crucial role in enhancing functionality without compromising comfort. While cooler tones often give an energetic and modern vibe, the choice you make depends on your event. If you want to encourage comfort and conversation, using soft and indirect outdoor lighting around seating areas is crucial. However, lively gatherings require strategically placed bistro strings or accent lights can liven up the mood without overwhelming your backyard.

Gathering Areas

If you want to get the most out of your outdoor lighting setup, focus on the areas where people gather. Decks, patios, dining areas, and fire pits can benefit from layered lighting designs that enhance function and form. With that said, combining wall-mounted fixtures and overhead string lights can help you establish a well-lit and inviting space. By prioritizing gathering areas, you can allow people to eat, move, and socialize well into the evening.

Pathways and Walkways

Safety is vital when undertaking landscape lighting projects. Steps, pathways, and uneven areas should be properly lit to prevent tripping, falling, and other accidents. Strategically placed outdoor lights can make your guests feel secure as they move around. Ensure path lighting is not harsh, as there are plenty of effective and stylish low-profile options.

A well-lit walkway not only guides people but also adds a sense of elegance and structure to your landscape. Consult a professional electrician to use LED path lights that match your home’s exterior for a polished and cohesive look.

Use Layers to Create Dimension

The most effective way to elevate your landscape lighting design is to use layered lights. This involves combining different types of fixtures to create a balanced, multidimensional space. Some of the ways to achieve this include using accent lighting to highlight specific features and decorative lighting for flair and personality. In addition, consider step and railing lighting to ensure safety while enhancing visual appeal. By layering these outdoor lights, you can create an aesthetically pleasing and highly functional area for summer entertainment.

Landscape Features

Many homeowners allow their landscapes to fade into the background once night falls, which shouldn’t be the case. With that said, showcase your trees, water features, gardens, and architectural details. Use uplighting and downlighting techniques to create an elegant space that is functional, appealing, and safe. A licensed electrician can assess your layout and design a lighting installation plan that brings out your home’s shape and texture. Additionally, use spotlights to draw attention to huge trees or other plants, and consider wash lights for broader coverage over fences or hedges.

Choose Durable Fixtures

Summer comes with its share of weather challenges, such as humidity, heat, and occasional storms. That’s why your outdoor lighting setup should rely on weather-resistant and durable fixtures. Choose fixtures made of stainless steel, high-quality composite, or powder-coated aluminum for long-lasting performance. Also, consider how the right design can enhance curb appeal and the overall quality of your home.

Contact us at Abulous Lighting to schedule a consultation with our experts and transform your outdoor spaces. With many years of experience, our technicians can make your backyard more functional and stunning without breaking the bank.

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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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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.