Homes in Barrington Hills tend to be spread out, and many rely on outdoor areas well past sunset—driveways, barns, gardens, or patios. When natural light fails in these places, outdoor lighting makes it possible to keep on with your work or entertaining. Outdoor lighting in Barrington Hills, IL solves a simple problem: making large properties functional when the sun drops.
Why Custom Lighting Works
A one-size lighting kit doesn’t light trees to their full potential. It also doesn't take into account things like grades or sight lines. Custom outdoor lighting in Barrington Hills, IL lets us tailor and layer different types of light based on exactly what is being lit.
Because we tuck fixtures under shrubs, along flower beds, or at the base of stone walls, durability is important when selecting fixtures. We also want the flexibility to adjust fixtures if anything in your yard changes. High-quality fixtures allow for these adjustments without risk of shortening their lifespan.
Highlighting Curb Appeal
Many homeowners in Barrington Hills want their homes to have good curb appeal. This lighting focuses on lighting your home as a whole instead of washing it in one type of light. We want to see lights that highlight your home, guide you to the entry, and look good, too.
A premier outdoor lighting company in Barrington Hills, IL, pays attention to things you may not think about:
● If the front steps disappear from the driveway at night
● Whether the façade reads flat
● If the second story is hiding behind trees
Curb appeal lighting comes down, not to wattage, but to showing the house the way you see it in daylight.
Outdoor Lighting in Barrington Hills
Working in this more rural part of Illinois is going to be different than working in a typical subdivision. It's important to remember this when designing lighting for homes here, and OLP has the experience. We know how to look at and ask questions to design the best installation for you. Do you cut across the yard to reach the pool? Are guests walking in from a long driveway? Does anyone use the garden after dark in July? The plan should support your habits, not lines on a sketch.
Copper Fixtures and Long-Term Performance
The Midwest weather changes frequently and can wear on outdoor fixtures, doubly so if they are made with things like plastic or aluminum. Copper and brass are our go-to choices for our fixtures because they don’t flake—they age into a natural patina. These metals also protect internal components from moisture, so wiring doesn’t fail. Paired with LED lamps, maintenance becomes occasional due to their long lifespan and general durability.
Placing lights just right is a skill our technicians are exemplary at. We know how to angle lights for artistic and functional use. Simple things like lighting stone walls or interesting siding textures can make a huge difference.
Color-Changing Possibilities
You don't have to have multi-colored lights on your house to stand out or look good. In fact, most homeowners prefer a simple white and just opt for colors during holidays. Warm white is a common temperature for Barrington Hills homeowners and is easily adjusted with our full-spectrum LED lights.
The color-changing systems we use offer more than the base neutral white. You can cycle through many temperature options, but also pre-set color schemes for holidays. Everything can be adjusted and scheduled through a phone app, so you don't have to fuss with switches or hardware. A custom outdoor lighting installation in Barrington Hills, IL, can use color in select areas and use straightforward white light for the main home.
Getting Started
If you’re thinking about outdoor lighting in Barrington Hills, IL, and want to see what’s possible on your property, reach out to Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Chicago. We can schedule a visit and a conversation to find out exactly what you are looking for.