Light Your Property After Dark

If your outdoor spaces go unused after sunset or your walkways feel unsafe at night, properly placed lighting changes how your property functions year-round. Alfresco Landscapes designs and installs low-voltage landscape lighting systems for Grand Rapids homes and commercial properties, using LED fixtures and smart controls to highlight architecture, trees, pathways, and outdoor living areas. The goal is to add visibility, safety, and visual balance without overlighting or creating glare.

Lighting plans are developed based on what you use the space for, what features should stand out, and how much ambient light the property already receives from nearby structures or street lamps. Fixtures are placed to uplight trees, graze stone walls, illuminate steps, and define seating areas. Systems use transformer-based setups with zoning and timer controls, and many clients opt for app-based automation. Installation can happen during new landscape construction or be added to existing properties.

Request a lighting design consultation in Grand Rapids to walk your property and discuss fixture placement and control options.

You'll start with a site visit where the lighting designer evaluates existing conditions, notes focal points, and identifies safety concerns such as steps, grade changes, or unlit pathways. They'll also check for nearby electrical access and discuss whether you want manual timers, photocell sensors, or smart control integration. You'll receive a lighting plan with fixture types, placement zones, and estimated installation time.

Installation involves running low-voltage cable from a transformer to each fixture location, mounting fixtures securely, and aiming lights to avoid glare or hot spots. Alfresco Landscapes uses weather-resistant fixtures designed for West Michigan humidity and temperature swings. After installation, you'll notice improved visibility along walkways, highlighted architectural details, and a more usable outdoor environment after dark.

Fixtures are LED-based for energy efficiency and long lamp life, and systems are designed for straightforward bulb replacement or fixture adjustment as plantings mature. Transformers are installed in weatherproof enclosures near the home or garage. Smart systems allow you to adjust brightness, set schedules, or turn zones on and off remotely. This service does not include ongoing bulb replacement or seasonal adjustments unless added to a maintenance plan.

Most questions about landscape lighting involve fixture types, control options, and how the system holds up through winter. These answers cover the details that matter before installation begins.

After the system is installed and programmed, your property will be lit consistently each evening without manual intervention, and you'll have control over brightness and timing as your needs change. Learn more about lighting options by contacting us to schedule a consultation in Grand Rapids.