Shadows & Swirls

Madison, WI

This landscape lighting project transforms both the front entrance walkway and the expansive backyard living space into a warm, inviting nighttime retreat. To showcase the home’s natural features and hardscaping, our team strategically placed path lights and mini flood lights from Sterling Lighting throughout the garden beds. Crafted from high-quality darkened brass, these durable fixtures gently illuminate the perimeter trees, stone retaining walls, and main outdoor seating areas. The subtle, warm illumination enhances safety along all footpaths while elevating the overall curb appeal across every angle of the property.

One of the most eye-catching elements of this installation is the addition of specialty bollard lights along the front walkway and landscape borders. Made from solid steel that has been pre-rusted for a distinct rustic aesthetic, these artistic fixtures cast intricate swirl light patterns directly onto the ground below. By pairing functional darkened brass accents with decorative steel art pieces, the final design achieves a harmonious balance of beauty and utility. Whether relaxing under the backyard pergola or walking up to the front door, this tailored lighting scheme brings incredible depth, texture, and character to the outdoor spaces after dark.