Patio lighting
Patio Lighting for Dining, Cooking and Relaxing Outdoors
Your patio deserves lighting that’s as considered as the space itself: bright enough to cook and serve, soft enough to relax, and designed so you never squint into a bare bulb.
Patio lighting
Your patio deserves lighting that’s as considered as the space itself: bright enough to cook and serve, soft enough to relax, and designed so you never squint into a bare bulb.
Overview
Patio lighting combines task light for cooking and dining with ambient light for atmosphere and accent light to define edges and features. Recessed lights in a patio cover, wall sconces, step lights and under-counter lighting in an outdoor kitchen can all work together on dimmable zones.
Good patio lighting also connects the space to the rest of the yard through landscape lighting and pathway lighting, so the backyard feels cohesive at night.
Materials & design options
Clean downlights in insulated patio cover panels.
Classic fixtures that light doors and walls.
Light where you cook and prep.
Subtle, safe lighting for level changes.
Relaxed, festive ambient light.
Separate control for cooking, dining and lounging.
Benefits
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Cook, eat and entertain comfortably after dark.
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Light steps, edges and transitions.
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Layered, dimmable light sets the mood.
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Patio lighting ties into the whole backyard.
Planning & installation
Layering. Combine task, ambient and accent light rather than relying on one bright source.
Glare control. Shielded fixtures and warm color temperatures keep light comfortable.
Plan early. If you’re building a patio cover or kitchen, planning lighting from the start keeps wiring concealed.
Electrical work. Low-voltage lighting runs from a transformer plugged into or wired to an outdoor-rated power source. New circuits, outlets, line-voltage fixtures and connections to your electrical panel must be performed by a licensed electrician and may require an electrical permit. We’ll explain what your design needs and how that work will be handled.
Cost factors. Fixtures, controls, wiring routes and electrical work.
Our process
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We learn how you want to use the space and what matters most to you.
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We look at the yard, measure, and note access, sun, slopes and existing features.
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You get options and a clear written estimate that spells out what’s included.
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Work is scheduled, the site is protected and you’re kept informed along the way.
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We review the finished work with you and cover care and maintenance.
Inspiration
Licensed stock photography for design inspiration, not photographs of completed GaziBoys projects.
FAQ
Still have questions? Call (747) 344-7727.
Recessed downlights or slim surface fixtures in the cover, combined with dimmable ambient lighting, work well for most covered patios.
Bright enough for tasks like cooking, with dimmable ambient light for relaxing. Layering avoids harsh, overlit spaces.
Yes. Zoning lets you control cooking, dining and lounge areas separately.
New electrical circuits and hardwired fixtures typically require an electrical permit and a licensed electrician.
Related services
String lights, integrated LEDs and pendants designed into your pergola.
Low-voltage landscape lighting that highlights trees, architecture and gardens.
Attached and freestanding patio covers that turn a hot slab into a usable room.
Areas served
Based in Burbank, we work with homeowners throughout the San Fernando Valley, the Verdugo foothills and the San Gabriel Valley.
Free estimate
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll talk through options, answer your questions and put together a clear, no-obligation estimate.