Saint Louis · Since 2018
Bring your Des Peres home to life after dark.
Des Peres is one of the most interesting cities to work in across our service area. It sits about 15 miles west of downtown St. Louis and has the rare quality of being both genuinely historic — the city is built on the site of one of the earliest non-Native settlements in Missouri, founded by French Jesuit missionaries around 1700 — and visibly future-facing, with new luxury enclaves like Ballas Ridge bringing brand-new estate construction onto multi-acre lots.
That mix is what makes Des Peres such a rich landscape-lighting market. On one side of the city you have established 1950s and 70s ranch and split-level neighborhoods with mature trees and settled landscaping. On the other side you have brand-new construction on 1.6 to 6.5 acre estate lots in subdivisions like Ballas Ridge or the Enclave at Greenbriar. We’ve worked across the full range, and our approach adapts to the home rather than the other way around.
Des Peres also has some of the best public parkland in the area — Des Peres Park, Pioneer Park, Harwood Park, Sugar Creek Park, plus the Phantom Forest and Bittersweet Woods conservation areas. The trees, gardens, and natural character of Des Peres properties give us an enormous amount to work with. We design every project to enhance what’s already there — the established trees, the carefully landscaped front yards, the architectural details of the home itself.
Whether you’re in Claychester, Ballas Ridge, the Enclave at Greenbriar, or any of Des Peres’ established neighborhoods, we’d love to design something that fits your property and your goals.
Here’s what we design and install across the area:
Des Peres's brick-and-stone facades hold accent light beautifully, with stone wash effects reading especially well against the architectural materials common here.
Strong recurring holiday demand drives heavy seasonal volume, often booked months in advance.
Generous front yards leave room for substantial pathway designs rather than minimal token installations.
Des Peres is a high-trust, repeat-business market — homeowners often start with one project and expand the system over several seasons. Architectural character is consistent across most neighborhoods (mature trees, traditional builds, well-maintained hardscape), which makes design decisions relatively straightforward but execution standards are high.
For newer Des Peres estate homes — especially in subdivisions like Ballas Ridge and the Enclave at Greenbriar — we often coordinate with the build team to install wiring and conduit before final landscaping. This gives a cleaner finished look, makes future maintenance easier, and lets us integrate smart controls from day one.
Ballas Ridge homesites range from 1.6 to 6.5 acres, and Des Peres has a number of similar estate-scale properties. Lighting an entire 5-acre lot in one go can be a significant investment, so we often phase: start with the home façade and primary landscape features, then add zones outward over time.
Most of Des Peres' housing stock is from the 1950s, 70s, and 80s — ranches, split-levels, and traditional two-story homes on smaller but generously landscaped lots. We design lighting that respects the scale of these homes and showcases the established trees and gardens many Des Peres properties have built over decades.
Many Des Peres homes — especially newer estate homes — have long driveways approaching the house. Pathway and driveway lighting becomes both a functional and aesthetic element. We design lighting that guides guests in, accents flanking trees and landscaping, and provides genuine safety after dark.
Why Des Peres homeowners pick us for everything from Ballas Ridge new construction to 1970s ranch neighborhoods
For new estate construction on 1.6 to 6.5 acre lots, we run wiring and conduit before final landscaping is in place. That gives you a cleaner finished look, lower long-term maintenance, and integrated smart controls from day one.
Lighting a 5-acre Des Peres estate in one shot is a significant investment. We map the full property up front, then phase the installation — start with the home façade and primary landscape, then add zones outward over time as budget allows.
Most of Des Peres' housing is from the 1950s, 70s, and 80s. We design with the era in mind — ranch-appropriate horizontal lighting, settled-landscape integration, and warm color temperatures that flatter brick and traditional siding.
Many Des Peres homes have extended driveways approaching the house. We design pathway and driveway lighting that creates a real sense of arrival — guiding guests in, accenting flanking trees, and providing genuine safety after dark.
Newer Des Peres homes often have smart-home infrastructure. We install systems that integrate with Lutron, Wi-Fi controls, app-based timers, and dusk-to-dawn automation — supporting both your tech setup and simpler manual options.
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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 Des Peres 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. We’re happy to coordinate with your builder to plan wiring before final landscaping and hardscaping is in place. This typically produces a cleaner finished look and lower long-term maintenance costs.
Absolutely. We’ve designed full-property lighting for lots over 5 acres. Larger properties often get phased — start with the home façade and primary landscape, add additional zones over time.
Yes. Matt or one of our designers will come walk your property at no cost and put together a written proposal.
Some of our favorite Des Peres work is in the 1970s ranch and split-level neighborhoods. The mature trees, settled landscaping, and traditional architecture give us a lot to work with.
Yes. We install systems with Wi-Fi timers, dusk-to-dawn photocells, and app-based controls that can
integrate with most smart-home platforms.
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