Pool and Patio Lighting
Layered illumination for pool decks, patios, and seating areas that supports comfortable nighttime use while defining the outdoor living space with a warm, balanced glow.
Turn your screened lanai and pool enclosure into an inviting evening retreat with thoughtfully placed, energy-efficient low-voltage lighting. Landscape Lighting Designers Plus creates balanced illumination for pool decks, seating areas, pathways, and surrounding landscaping—helping you entertain after dark, move safely around the property, and enjoy a polished outdoor atmosphere without harsh, overlit fixtures.
Thoughtful low-voltage lighting solutions for safer, more beautiful poolside and screened outdoor living spaces.
Layered illumination for pool decks, patios, and seating areas that supports comfortable nighttime use while defining the outdoor living space with a warm, balanced glow.
Ambient fixture placement, beam spread, brightness, and color temperature selected to create a relaxed, welcoming setting for evening lounging and entertaining.
Elevated lighting from suitable rooflines, pergolas, or trees casts broad, natural-looking illumination over patios, poolside areas, lawns, and landscape features.
Evenly spaced low-voltage fixtures improve visibility along walkways, garden routes, and transitions between the home, lanai, patio, and pool area.
Purposeful exterior lighting around entrances, walkways, driveways, and property edges improves nighttime visibility without sacrificing the calm character of your outdoor setting.
A tailored lighting plan combines complementary techniques and fixtures around your property’s architecture, screened enclosure, pool area, landscaping, and how you use them.
A well-lit lanai or pool cage should feel inviting, not overpowering. Craig Collins personally designs low-voltage lighting plans that bring definition to seating areas, pool decks, paths, and nearby landscaping while preserving a comfortable evening atmosphere. Each system is shaped around your home’s layout and lifestyle, using energy-efficient fixtures to improve safety, extend outdoor enjoyment, and create an elegant nighttime view.
See why homeowners choose personal design, careful installation, and enduring outdoor lighting results.
"I called Craig with a simple request to address a lighting problem at our front steps, what we got was just amazing! Craig has a keenest eye when it comes to lighting design. He brings a wealth of technical knowledge of how to best highlight the features of our home..."
"Craig installed our lighting design about 8 years ago. He has helped to maintain the beautiful look that we've enjoyed all these years. We've made additions and updates along the way. Craig has always shown his knowledge of the industry. He's shared his creativity while always keeping our budget in..."
"Craig is a very nice person. You will enjoy talking with him. He is a real âlighting professional.â Thank you Craig for what you brought to this process."
"Very highly recommend! I would absolutely use Craig's service again and provide positive referrals to friends and family. Craig was amazing to work with on our exterior lighting project. He was both professional and punctual He kept every commitment he made and was communicative throughout the process. In addition to..."
"Craig is an artist who creates his masterpiece with lighting. He carefully surveyed our property and carefully designed a plan that transformed our terrace and garden into a "WOW". Craig took care of everything quickly and came over late at night to make sure everything was perfect. Craig understands the..."
"Very pleased with entire scope of project from conception to completion. The rep was very creative, active listener, timely in all aspects of service which included professionalism, adept 'bedside manner' as it were and was wonderful w/ phone calls explaining information, advance notice of services to be performed and returning..."
"Craig was great. He didn't try to up sell me on lights. In fact, he listened to what I wanted and then gave his assessment and tweaked my idea to something more grand. The end result was amazing and regal."
"Craig Collins of Landscape Lighting Designers Plus put together a carefully thought out lighting plan for our large front and side yard eight years ago. We wanted lighting that would both look good and provide safety. Craig listened to what we wanted and took a personal interest in making sure..."
"Craig did a phenomenal job at designing and installing lighting at our townhome in DC. He approaches the job with such thoughtfulness and understood exactly what we needed - beauty and safety - from our lighting design. He even started the work the day of our consultation! A week later..."
"Outstanding service, design concepts, and product at value pricing. Craig, the owner, is thoughtful, talented, and an absolute pleasure to have on your team."
"Work was good,done well."
"Craig did an awesome job. He met with us a few times to get a feel for what we were looking for, made recommendations on placement and fixture type. After the installation, he came back a few times to reposition lights to ensure we got the best presentation."
"Craig is an ARTIST!!! We had Craig do some work for us 3 years ago when we first moved in, and now that we were ready to do something more substantial to brighten our backyard, we called him back. He did not disappoint! He created beautiful ambiance, with warm and..."
"I called Craig with a simple request to address a lighting problem at our front steps, what we got was just amazing! Craig has a keenest eye when it comes to lighting design. He brings a wealth of technical knowledge of how to best highlight the features of our home..."
"Craig installed our lighting design about 8 years ago. He has helped to maintain the beautiful look that we've enjoyed all these years. We've made additions and updates along the way. Craig has always shown his knowledge of the industry. He's shared his creativity while always keeping our budget in..."
"Craig is a very nice person. You will enjoy talking with him. He is a real âlighting professional.â Thank you Craig for what you brought to this process."
"Very highly recommend! I would absolutely use Craig's service again and provide positive referrals to friends and family. Craig was amazing to work with on our exterior lighting project. He was both professional and punctual He kept every commitment he made and was communicative throughout the process. In addition to..."
"Craig is an artist who creates his masterpiece with lighting. He carefully surveyed our property and carefully designed a plan that transformed our terrace and garden into a "WOW". Craig took care of everything quickly and came over late at night to make sure everything was perfect. Craig understands the..."
"Very pleased with entire scope of project from conception to completion. The rep was very creative, active listener, timely in all aspects of service which included professionalism, adept 'bedside manner' as it were and was wonderful w/ phone calls explaining information, advance notice of services to be performed and returning..."
"Craig was great. He didn't try to up sell me on lights. In fact, he listened to what I wanted and then gave his assessment and tweaked my idea to something more grand. The end result was amazing and regal."
"Craig Collins of Landscape Lighting Designers Plus put together a carefully thought out lighting plan for our large front and side yard eight years ago. We wanted lighting that would both look good and provide safety. Craig listened to what we wanted and took a personal interest in making sure..."
"Craig did a phenomenal job at designing and installing lighting at our townhome in DC. He approaches the job with such thoughtfulness and understood exactly what we needed - beauty and safety - from our lighting design. He even started the work the day of our consultation! A week later..."
"Outstanding service, design concepts, and product at value pricing. Craig, the owner, is thoughtful, talented, and an absolute pleasure to have on your team."
"Work was good,done well."
"Craig did an awesome job. He met with us a few times to get a feel for what we were looking for, made recommendations on placement and fixture type. After the installation, he came back a few times to reposition lights to ensure we got the best presentation."
"Craig is an ARTIST!!! We had Craig do some work for us 3 years ago when we first moved in, and now that we were ready to do something more substantial to brighten our backyard, we called him back. He did not disappoint! He created beautiful ambiance, with warm and..."
"I called Craig with a simple request to address a lighting problem at our front steps, what we got was just amazing! Craig has a keenest eye when it comes to lighting design. He brings a wealth of technical knowledge of how to best highlight the features of our home..."
"Craig installed our lighting design about 8 years ago. He has helped to maintain the beautiful look that we've enjoyed all these years. We've made additions and updates along the way. Craig has always shown his knowledge of the industry. He's shared his creativity while always keeping our budget in..."
"Craig is a very nice person. You will enjoy talking with him. He is a real âlighting professional.â Thank you Craig for what you brought to this process."
"Very highly recommend! I would absolutely use Craig's service again and provide positive referrals to friends and family. Craig was amazing to work with on our exterior lighting project. He was both professional and punctual He kept every commitment he made and was communicative throughout the process. In addition to..."
"Craig is an artist who creates his masterpiece with lighting. He carefully surveyed our property and carefully designed a plan that transformed our terrace and garden into a "WOW". Craig took care of everything quickly and came over late at night to make sure everything was perfect. Craig understands the..."
"Very pleased with entire scope of project from conception to completion. The rep was very creative, active listener, timely in all aspects of service which included professionalism, adept 'bedside manner' as it were and was wonderful w/ phone calls explaining information, advance notice of services to be performed and returning..."
"Craig was great. He didn't try to up sell me on lights. In fact, he listened to what I wanted and then gave his assessment and tweaked my idea to something more grand. The end result was amazing and regal."
"Craig Collins of Landscape Lighting Designers Plus put together a carefully thought out lighting plan for our large front and side yard eight years ago. We wanted lighting that would both look good and provide safety. Craig listened to what we wanted and took a personal interest in making sure..."
"Craig did a phenomenal job at designing and installing lighting at our townhome in DC. He approaches the job with such thoughtfulness and understood exactly what we needed - beauty and safety - from our lighting design. He even started the work the day of our consultation! A week later..."
"Outstanding service, design concepts, and product at value pricing. Craig, the owner, is thoughtful, talented, and an absolute pleasure to have on your team."
"Work was good,done well."
"Craig did an awesome job. He met with us a few times to get a feel for what we were looking for, made recommendations on placement and fixture type. After the installation, he came back a few times to reposition lights to ensure we got the best presentation."
"Craig is an ARTIST!!! We had Craig do some work for us 3 years ago when we first moved in, and now that we were ready to do something more substantial to brighten our backyard, we called him back. He did not disappoint! He created beautiful ambiance, with warm and..."
Personal design expertise and low-voltage craftsmanship for outdoor spaces made to be enjoyed after dark.
Craig Collins personally designs every project, giving homeowners direct access to an experienced lighting specialist.
Exclusive low-voltage fixtures provide efficient, landscape-friendly illumination without 120V house-mounted lighting.
Over 21 years of experience informs lighting plans for DC metro homes, patios, gardens, and distinctive architecture.
Familiarity with Bethesda, Potomac, and Washington DC properties helps preserve each outdoor space’s character after dark.
The best plan usually combines soft ambient lighting for seating and dining areas, focused pathway lighting for safe movement, and subtle accent or downlighting for nearby landscaping. Fixture placement should limit glare and avoid a harsh, overly bright enclosure. A custom low-voltage design considers the screened structure, pool deck, entry points, sightlines, and the way you use the space after sunset.
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Personalized low-voltage lighting design for homeowners throughout Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and nearby communities.
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Share your lanai, pool cage, patio, or landscape lighting goals. Craig will review your project and help shape a thoughtful low-voltage lighting plan.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 582-8845. You can also send us a quick email at contact@landscapelightingnow.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 582-8845. You can also send us a quick email at contact@landscapelightingnow.com.