Saint Louis · Since 2018
Bring your Maplewood home to life after dark.
Maplewood is one of the most architecturally interesting cities in our service area. The city is more than a century old, with housing stock that ranges from Victorian and turn-of-the-century homes to mid-century revivals and contemporary renovations. The community has a growing arts scene, an active small-business corridor along Manchester Road, and the kind of diverse, eclectic character that makes Maplewood feel both urban and neighborhood-like at the same time.
Maplewood is part of the Mid-County Trifecta — connected to Richmond Heights and Brentwood by both geography and the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District (MRH), which is nationally recognized for its “School as Museum” model focused on sustainability, arts, and expeditionary learning. The city has direct MetroLink access to the Central West End, making commuting easy and giving Maplewood a more urban feel than further-west suburbs. The Greenwood neighborhood is one of several distinct residential pockets within the city.
What makes Maplewood such a rewarding place to design landscape lighting is the architectural variety. Within a single block you can find a Victorian, a 1920s bungalow, a brick Foursquare, a recently-renovated infill home, and a craftsman bungalow with original details. Each home asks for a different lighting approach — warmer tones and subtle placements for older homes, slightly more contemporary choices for renovated properties. We design each Maplewood project around the specific home, the specific lot, and the specific architectural character.
Whether you’re in Greenwood, near Sutton Boulevard, off Manchester Road, near Ryan Hummert Park, or anywhere on Maplewood’s tree-lined residential streets, we’d love to walk your property and design something custom.
Here’s what we design and install across the area:
Compact, enclosed backyards in Maplewood become the primary outdoor living space, where patio lighting defines the entire evening experience.
Verhead string installs are uniquely effective on Maplewood's small, intimate backyards — they make the space feel finished in a way ground-level lighting can't.
Bungalow architectural detail (porches, dormers, gabled fronts) responds beautifully to focused, low-profile accent work.
Maplewood is a tight-lot, design-conscious market with significant tear- down and renovation activity. Projects are typically smaller in fixture count but higher in detail orientation — homeowners want a tailored, intentional design, not a scaled-down version of a suburban package. The downtown corridor along Manchester also drives steady commercial lighting interest.
Many Maplewood homes are well over 100 years old — Victorians, Queen Annes, early-20th-century Foursquares, craftsman bungalows. These houses deserve lighting that respects their period character. We use warm 2700K color temperatures, low-profile fixtures, and placements that complement rather than fight the original architectural language.
Maplewood blocks often have multiple home styles side by side. We tailor each lighting design to the specific home rather than applying a generic neighborhood template. The goal is for your house to look right after dark, not for the street to look uniform — Maplewood's character comes from variety, and our lighting respects that.
Maplewood is walkable, and your front-yard lighting is seen by neighbors strolling by, not just passing cars. We design glare-free lighting that looks intentional from sidewalk view, with warm tones and balanced placements that fit the inner-ring suburb feel.
Many Maplewood homes have been extensively renovated while keeping the original architectural footprint. We can design hybrid approaches that work for both — traditional placements for the original architecture, slightly more contemporary fixture styles for the updated elements.
Why Maplewood homeowners hire us for their century-old homes and architecturally diverse streets
Many Maplewood homes are well over 100 years old. We use warm 2700K color temperatures, low-profile fixtures, and placement strategies that complement period architecture rather than fight it. The goal is to reveal the home's original character, not impose modern brightness on top.
Maplewood blocks often have multiple home styles side by side — a Victorian, a 1920s bungalow, a Foursquare, a recent renovation. We tailor each design to the specific home rather than applying a generic neighborhood template.
Maplewood is walkable, MetroLink-connected, and pedestrian-rich. Your lighting is seen by neighbors strolling by. We design glare-free lighting with warm tones and balanced placements that fit the inner-ring suburb character.
Many Maplewood homes have been extensively renovated while keeping the original architectural footprint. We design hybrid approaches that respect the original character while accommodating contemporary updates.
Maplewood's growing arts scene, indie shops, and craft breweries reflect a community that values genuine craftsmanship. Our designs match that ethos — careful, considered, and built to last rather than mass-produced.
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Jeri BinsbacherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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![]()
Lauren CovellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The team put lights on our house within the landscaping and it looks great!Posted on Google![]()
Eric CowanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Matt and his team are the definition of a small local business delivering professional quality with a personal touch that bigger firms don’t . The AI generated picture was a genius idea and they priced everything ala carte so there was no pressure to go big on the spend. Install and follow up was spot on - I would recommend them to anyone.Posted on Google![]()
Lily ShanahanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Highly recommend using the Landscape Lighting Guys! Quick, efficient and they do an amazing job.Posted on Google![]()
Phil DemboTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Matt and his team did an unbelievable job from seeing the vision as they walked the property prior to ever hiring them to the strategic placement of the lighting and the final effect we now receive every evening to enjoy! Tremendous work that illuminates the best of our propertyPosted on Google![]()
Chase MolitorTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Five stars for this team! Eric and George did an incredible job with our outdoor house lighting. They were super professional, worked fast, and made the whole process easy. The lights look amazing—highly recommend them! The customer survive was also quick to reply to all my questions.Posted on Google![]()
Lynn CowanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Matt and his team installed permanent house lights and landscaping lights in our yard this week. They were all so professional and wonderful to work with on this project! George and Eric were especially helpful in answering all of my questions! We could not be happier with the result!Posted on Google![]()
Christine Mackey-RossTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We’ve used the lighting guys on a recommendation of a friend and they did not disappoint. They explained how to use the system and what they are doing each step of the way. Considering using them for permanent holiday lighting.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood property at no cost and provide a written proposal.
Absolutely — period homes are one of our favorite project types. We use warm color temperatures, low-profile fixtures, and lighting choices that respect the home’s era and character.
About 15-20 minutes from our Sunset Hills offices.
Yes. Smaller lots require precise design — lower-output fixtures, careful aiming, warm color temperatures.
We have deep experience with inner-ring suburb scale.
Yes. We design hybrid approaches that respect the original architecture while accommodating contemporary
updates. Many Maplewood homes deserve exactly this kind of nuanced lighting design.
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