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Landscape Lighting Design Solutions

Good lighting starts with a plan. Lumen output, beam angles, color temperature, and fixture selection — all decided before the first cable is buried.

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One operator. Same person designs, installs, and maintains your system. Not a subcontractor.

Custom design. Every plan is sketched on-site for your specific property.

Clean installs. Buried cable, hidden transformers, no exposed wiring.

Design process

What goes into a Bright Arbor design?

Select any solution to read what it is, why it matters, and what we specifically decide at that step.

01 3D Design Mockup

A visual representation of your property's lighting layout before installation begins — so you can review placement and effect before anything is buried.

Learn more → 02 Beam Angle & Focal Points

Selecting narrow, medium, or wide beam angles based on target distance and the visual effect needed — one of the most consequential fixture decisions.

Learn more → 03 Color Temperature & CRI

Choosing Kelvin values and Color Rendering Index to make plants, stone, and building facades look their best under artificial light.

Learn more → 04 Custom Design Consultation

An evening walkthrough with our designer and a written fixture-by-fixture specification — before any installation work begins.

Learn more → 05 Fixture Selection

Choosing brass, copper, or composite fixtures rated for Florida's UV exposure, heat, and humidity — matched to the application and the aesthetic.

Learn more → 06 Lighting Layout Planning

Fixture placement maps that tell installers exactly where each fixture goes, at what angle, and why — eliminating guesswork on install day.

Learn more → 07 Lumen Output Planning

Calculating the right brightness per zone — enough to illuminate without over-lighting, which is the most common design mistake in residential landscape lighting.

Learn more → 08 Site Assessment

An on-site evaluation of your property's lighting potential, existing obstacles, and opportunities — conducted after dark so we see what you see.

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The design consultation is where it all starts.

We walk your property after dark, assess what\'s possible, and produce a written design before any installation work is scheduled. Free estimate, no commitment required.

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Why Bright Arbor

Designed for your property. Documented before we start.

Every decision in writing

Fixture specification, beam angle, wattage, placement, and wire routing — all documented before installation begins. No surprises on install day.

Assessed after dark

We walk your property at dusk before drawing up a single fixture. The design reflects what the property actually looks like at night — not in daylight.

Central Florida plant knowledge

Sabal palms, live oaks, bougainvillea, and subtropical ground covers respond differently to light than northern species. Our designs account for that.

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What Central Florida Homeowners Say

Real homeowners. Real installs. Real results.

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4 reviews

Bright Arbor Lighting did an excellent job transforming our property at night. The lighting design really highlights the landscaping and architecture without looking overdone. The installation was clean, professional, and everything was clearly explained along the way. If you're looking to upgrade your outdoor lighting and curb appeal, they're definitely worth considering.

Andrew Borgailo

2 months ago

Really impressed with Bright Arbor. The design was thoughtful and made our home and landscaping look incredible at night while still feeling natural and not overly bright. Andrew and Jorge were professional, on time, and the installation was very clean. It completely elevated the look of our property.

AnY

2 months ago

Thank you Jorge and Andrew for the beautiful work on my property. The finished project looks amazing. I really appreciate the way you took time to explain everything and walk me through the process. I never would have imagined this result myself. Also if you are concerned about pricing, they were very reasonable compared to other local businesses.

Deena Borgailo

2 months ago

Jorge did the landscape lighting around our house and we are very happy with the results. We love seeing our house at night since we had the outdoor lighting installed. Jorge really knows a lot about the products on the market and advised us on picking quality lights that would last. He treated our home like it were his and left everything clean when he was done. Highly recommend Bright Arbor Outdoor Lighting.

Parker Ruiz

2 months ago

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