Saint Louis · Since 2018
Bring your Brentwood home to life after dark.
Brentwood has a small-town feel inside one of the most central locations in St. Louis County. The city was originally called Maddenville — named after a prominent businessman who ran a grocery store, barbershop, rock quarry, and blacksmith shop along what’s now Brentwood Boulevard — and the area later grew into the bustling residential community we know today. Brentwood still celebrates that history with the annual Maddenfest festival every September, complete with live performances, local food, free carnival rides, and a capstone fireworks display.
What makes Brentwood such a great landscape-lighting market is the combination of traditional architecture and walkable community character. The city’s residential neighborhoods feature beautiful brick-front homes set back from quiet, tree-lined lanes. Many homes are well-maintained traditional 2-stories, Cape Cods, and brick Tudors from the early-to-mid 20th century. The Brentwood School District is consistently ranked in Missouri’s top 5, with Mark Twain Elementary holding a Blue Ribbon designation — which is part of why Brentwood attracts families looking for a “private school feel within a public system.”
Brentwood is also part of what’s known as the Mid-County Trifecta — Brentwood, Richmond Heights, and Maplewood — three connected inner-ring suburbs that offer direct MetroLink access to the Central West End and downtown. That central position gives Brentwood a more urban feel than further-west suburbs while retaining the established residential character that makes the city so appealing. The Brentwood Promenade shopping center is right at the heart of the city.
Whether you’re in a brick traditional near Brentwood Park, off Brentwood Boulevard, near Mark Twain Elementary, or anywhere on Brentwood’s quiet tree-lined lanes, we’d love to walk your property and design something custom.
Here’s what we design and install across the area:
Smaller backyards become the primary living space here, where patio lighting carries most of the design.
Overhead string installs work especially well on Brentwood's compact, enclosed backyards.
Bungalow porches and dormers reward focused, restrained facade accents over heavy uplighting.
Brentwood is an inner-ring market with smaller lots, walkable streets, and significant tear-down/infill activity. Projects here are usually compact in scope but high in design detail — homeowners care about getting it right rather than going big. Permitting and HOA-style review can come into play on some streets; designs should be tidy and unobtrusive from the public side.
Most Brentwood homes are traditional brick architecture — brick fronts, classical details, symmetrical façades. We use warm color temperatures (2700K) that flatter brick and stone, matched fixture pairs flanking entries, and balanced placements that complement the symmetry of traditional homes.
Brentwood's walkability means your lighting is seen by neighbors strolling by, not just passing cars. We design glare-free lighting that looks intentional from sidewalk view, balanced placements that read well at pedestrian distance, and warm color temperatures that fit the established residential character.
Brentwood lots are generally smaller and more urban than further-west suburbs. We use precisely-aimed fixtures, lower-output options where appropriate, and design choices that don't spill light onto neighboring properties or overwhelm small front yards.
Brentwood has a strong tight-knit residential character — neighbors know each other, the Maddenfest festival brings the whole city out, and good lighting on one home enhances the block. Our designs respect that community feel. The goal is for your house to look beautifully lit in a way that fits the street, not in a way that stands out from it.
Why Brentwood homeowners hire us for their brick-front homes and tight-knit streets
Most Brentwood homes are brick — brick traditional, brick Tudors, brick Cape Cods. We use warm 2700K color temperatures that flatter brick and stone, matched fixture pairs flanking entries, and balanced placements that complement traditional symmetrical façades.
Brentwood lots are urban-scaled. We use lower-output fixtures, careful aiming, and warm color temperatures that fit the home and don't spill onto neighbors. Precision matters more here, not less.
Brentwood's walkable streets mean your lighting is seen by neighbors strolling by. We design glare-free lighting with warm tones and balanced placements that read well at pedestrian distance — fitting the city's tight-knit residential character.
Brentwood has a strong neighborhood character — Maddenfest, the Brentwood Promenade, the tight-knit blocks. Good lighting on one home enhances the street. Our designs respect that. The goal is for your home to look beautifully lit in a way that fits the block.
Many Brentwood homes have been renovated while keeping the original brick architecture. We design hybrid approaches — traditional placements for original architecture, slightly more contemporary fixture styles for updated elements.
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They did a spectacular job on my backyard and then again with the front for holiday lighting. Very easy to work with and great communication. Really great people too. Highly recommend them!Posted on Google![]()
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We loved our experience with Landscape Lighting Guys! They were professional, punctual, and listened to our needs. A seamless process from start to finish. We'll be using them again!Posted on Google![]()
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Great design and it really enhanced our home. Easy to work with and very nice.Posted on Google![]()
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I used the Landscape Lighting Guys for my home years ago. They recently came by to replace a few fixtures and bulbs. They are very professional and have done landscape lighting and Christmas lights for a number of family members. Top notch company.Posted on Google![]()
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I was skeptical when I discovered my lighting company had closed and I was going to have to find a new landscape lighting company. However, I am so happy with Landscape Lighting Guys - they were very reasonable, repaired all my lights in a very timely manner and responded quickly when I had questions. I will continue to use them and highly recommend them to any one looking for landscape lighting.Posted on Google![]()
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Updated October 2026 We have used Landscape Lighting Guys and Santa’s Elves for multiple seasons/projects in the last 9 years. This year we added permanent lights and couldn’t be happier. From the initial meeting with multiple ideas of how to illuminate our home to the completion of installation, the process was easy and they communicated every step of the way. George, Tyler, and Eric did a great job with the install and George answered all of my questions regarding the permanent lighting app. If you want your home to stand out with lighting, contact Landscape Lighting Guys/Santa’s Elves. Landscape Lighting Guys were great to work with! They came up with a great design to brighten up our landscaping and the front of our house. The products they use are made to last and we will use them for all of our outdoor lighting needs in the future.Posted on Google![]()
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Our house looks awesome. Matt and Kelsey were so easy to work with and the installer, Jacob did a fantastic job. George came by later to follow-up and to make sure everything was to our liking. We are very satisfied and would highly recommend them.👍Posted on Google![]()
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The team put lights on our house within the landscaping and it looks great!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified that these reviews were published on Landscape Lighting Guys's Google Business Profile. Learn more
Minimum project value: $650 (covers anything from a single spotlight to a full design)
1-year service package included free with every installation (avg. value $400)
5% discount for military, first responders, and healthcare workers
Payment: 50% upon estimate approval, 50% only when the project is complete and you're fully satisfied
30-day buyback guarantee on stocked fixtures if you're not happy
Fixed-fee proposal, no pressure, no surprises.
Matt or a team designer comes to your Brentwood home to walk the property
Built around your home's architecture and the way you use the space
Performed by our in-house team — never subcontractors
A nighttime walk-through after install. We adjust every fixture until it's right
1-year free service package, lifetime fixture warranty, team that picks up the phone
Yes. Matt or one of our designers will walk your Brentwood property at no cost and provide a written proposal.
About 15 minutes from our Sunset Hills offices.
Yes. Smaller lots actually require more precise design — lower-output fixtures, careful aiming, warm color temperatures. We have deep experience designing for inner-ring suburb scale.
Yes. Brick traditional architecture is one of our most-designed-for home types, and Brentwood has plenty of
it. Warm color temperatures, symmetrical placements, classical fixture choices.
Most Brentwood projects range from $2,000 to $6,000 for a meaningful front-of-home design. The $650 minimum applies, and we can build phased plans for larger projects.
Tell us about your property and what you’d like to light up. We’ll reach out to schedule a complimentary on-site consultation.
Or call us directly at (314) 899-9997