Entrances and arrival
Give the front door and approach a clear place in the composition, with an inviting sense of arrival.
Architectural & Façade Lighting
Let your home’s character shine.
Thoughtful light reveals the architecture you love—without lighting every surface.
McLean · Great Falls · Vienna · Reston · Potomac · Cabin John · Bethesda
Explore your four steps ↓Thoughtful light. Your setting.
A welcoming entrance.
A more considered evening view.
The shape of a roofline, the rhythm of columns, the texture of brick: architectural lighting starts with what makes your home distinctive. We balance those features with the garden so the building feels part of the setting, not separate from it.
For a street-facing home in Vienna or a wooded property in Great Falls, we consider the approach, the views from inside, and how much darkness should remain. Your evening demo helps you judge the effect on your own architecture.
Start with the possibilities
A plan shaped around your space.
Texture and proportion
Use selective accents to reveal masonry, columns and architectural depth rather than washing the entire facade in light.
The whole evening view
Balance the building with surrounding trees and planting, considering brightness and the views beyond your property.
We discuss the options with you, then agree the scope and pricing individually before work begins.
A clear next step
From your first conversation to the finished glow.
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Consultation
We review your architecture, evening views, priorities and budget, including any existing plan or equipment.
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Evening demo
See the proposed balance of highlights and shadows on your facade at dusk before agreeing the installation direction.
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Installation
We place the agreed lighting and route wiring with care around planting and hardscape; methods depend on your property.
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Final aiming & walkthrough
At dusk, we adjust the aiming and review the facade, entrance and controls with you.
Homes first. Commercial welcome.
The same care.
A setting of your own.
We also design and install architectural lighting for commercial properties. Share your building, operating hours and priorities so we can discuss a suitable scope alongside access and the surrounding setting.
Tell us about your priorities and budget. We will discuss what fits your property without assuming a fixed package.
Our service area
Rooted locally.
Open to your inquiry.
We provide architectural & façade lighting in McLean, Great Falls, Vienna and Reston, Virginia, and Potomac, Cabin John and Bethesda, Maryland.
We also welcome inquiries from elsewhere in the DMV. Share your address so we can confirm availability for your property.
Tell us about your property ↗Before we get started
Good questions.
Clear answers.
What is architectural and facade lighting?
It is outdoor lighting arranged to reveal a building’s form, materials and entrance after dark. The aim is a balanced composition, not simply more brightness.
Can you light my facade without making it look too bright?
We use selective highlights and preserve shadows. The evening demo lets you discuss brightness and the features you want emphasized before installation.
Can facade lighting work with my garden lighting?
Yes. We consider the architecture and landscape together so the house, planting and approach feel connected. Existing lighting can be reviewed during the consultation.
Do you offer commercial architectural lighting?
Yes. We welcome commercial projects as well as residential work. Scope is agreed around the building, access, operating needs and setting.
Can you work from an outside design or use equipment I own?
Yes. We install outside designs and customer-supplied equipment. We review the plan, equipment condition and compatibility before agreeing what will be installed.
How is architectural lighting priced?
Pricing is agreed individually after reviewing your property, priorities and installation scope. We discuss your budget before work begins.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve McLean, Great Falls, Vienna and Reston in Virginia, and Potomac, Cabin John and Bethesda in Maryland. Other DMV inquiries are welcome; share your address so we can confirm availability.
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Start with a conversation
Tell us how you want your evenings to feel.
Share your property, priorities and the places you would love to enjoy after dark.