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Landscape Lighting in Salt Lake City

Professional landscape lighting illuminating a backyard patio and retaining walls — Black Diamond Landscape, Utah
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Landscape Lighting

Black Diamond designs and installs professional landscape lighting in Salt Lake City and across the Wasatch Front. Systems are specified around FX Luminaire fixtures, a consistent 2700K warm-white standard, and zones that match how the property is used after dark — architecture, circulation, trees, and outdoor living.

Landscape lighting services

Architectural uplighting

Uplights placed at the base of the home, walls, and architectural features create depth and visual interest from the street and within the property.

Path and step lighting

Low-profile path lights and step lights improve safety and define circulation routes through the landscape after dark.

Tree and plant accent lighting

Uplighting, downlighting, and accent fixtures highlight specimen trees, shrubs, and planting beds — adding dimension to the nighttime landscape.

Outdoor living area lighting

String lights, overhead fixtures, and integrated patio lighting extend the use of outdoor kitchens, seating areas, and entertainment spaces into the evening.

Smart lighting controls

Timer, dimmer, and smart-home-compatible controls allow precise management of lighting zones, schedules, and intensity.

System design and installation

Wire runs and conduit are installed during landscape construction — before final grading — for a clean, professional finished appearance.

Lighting design is coordinated with hardscape layout, planting, and outdoor living elements so fixture placement, wire routing, and transformer sizing are resolved before construction begins.

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Illuminate your landscape

Tell us about your property and lighting goals. Our team will review the information and contact you about the appropriate next step.

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Featured Project

Integrated Lighting for Outdoor Living, Walls and Recreation

Low-voltage fixtures were incorporated into retaining walls, steps, recreation areas and the paver terrace to improve visibility, reinforce circulation and extend the use of the property after dark.

Illuminated Belgard paver patio, retaining walls and hot tub in a completed Layton outdoor living renovation at night
Illuminated front yard entry with winding path lighting, boulder accents and low-voltage landscape fixtures at dusk — Layton, Utah
Nighttime luxury backyard with illuminated fire pit, water feature and integrated patio lighting — Layton, Utah
Landscape lighting on a sport court, pergola and outdoor living area in Draper, Utah — Black Diamond Landscape
Front yard retaining walls and trees illuminated at night with professional low-voltage landscape lighting — Salt Lake City, Utah
Backyard tree uplighting and path lighting at night with raised garden beds — Murray, Utah landscape lighting by Black Diamond
View the Layton landscape-lighting installation Financing available Landscape lighting after dark — Utah guide Landscape lighting resources

Lighting techniques we design and install

Every Black Diamond lighting plan is built from a few core techniques, layered to suit the property. Browse examples from our Utah projects below.

Uplighting

Uplights at the base of trees, walls, and the home add depth and texture. Beam spread and fixture position decide whether a tree reads as sculpture or glare, so each uplight is aimed for its subject.

Large backyard shade tree uplit at night with lights along the fence line
Uplighting a mature shade tree turns it into the backyard's evening focal point.
Japanese maple uplit in a river-rock bed in front of a brick ranch home at dusk
A single well-placed uplight brings out the canopy and bark of an ornamental maple.
Front-yard maple and columnar evergreens uplit at dusk beside a brick home
Layered uplighting gives depth to a front-yard planting of a maple and columnar evergreens.
Row of columnar trees uplit along a front lawn with path lights beside a concrete walk at dusk
Evenly spaced uplights on columnar trees create rhythm along the street side of a front yard.

Path & Entry Lighting

Path lights define the route from the driveway to the door and through the garden. Spacing and output are planned so a walk reads evenly from end to end without looking like a runway.

Wide front entry walk lined with black path lights leading to a red front door at dusk
Path lights define the route to the front door without glare.
Concrete walkway with river-rock borders lit by path lights at dusk
Path-light spacing keeps a walkway evenly readable from end to end.
Large concrete stepping pads with path lights and an uplit maple near a brick home
Path lights and a tree accent guide visitors along stepping-pad paving.
Natural stone path through a hillside garden lit by path lights at night
Path lights follow a natural stone route across a sloped garden.
Hillside stone steps and planting beds lit by path lights and accent lights at night
Lighting makes grade changes on a hillside garden easier to read after dark.
Side-yard concrete walk lit by a row of path lights at night
Path lights make a narrow side-yard route safe to use at night.

How Lighting Works Together

A complete lighting plan combines focused accents, illuminated walking routes and light integrated into outdoor living spaces.

Stone and stucco home facade at dusk with warm uplighting on columnar shrubs and path lights along the front walk
Architectural and planting accents combine with path lighting along the front approach.Also shown: path lighting
Ranch home front yard at dusk with an uplit maple, low wall cap lights and a lit entry walk
Tree accents, wall lighting and an illuminated entry work together across the front yard.Also shown: wall lighting, path lighting

Walls, Steps & Caps

Under-cap, step, and wall lights mark edges and changes in elevation. They are planned during hardscape construction so wiring is hidden and fixtures sit cleanly in the stone or block.

Curved walkway framed by low seat walls with under-cap lights glowing at dusk
Under-cap lights trace a curved walkway and its low walls.
Stone retaining wall with integrated wall lights above a patio fire table at dusk
Integrated wall lights add warmth to a retaining wall behind a fire-table patio.
Fire table and stone wall with integrated lights on a concrete patio at night
Wall lights and a fire table set the tone for an evening patio.
Terraced retaining walls with wall lights, steps and a fire table on a backyard patio at night
Lighting across terraced walls, steps and a fire table connects the whole backyard.
Segmental block stairs between retaining walls with a recessed light in each riser at dusk
Riser lights planned during construction mark every step on a retaining-wall stair.
Hardscape patio with integrated wall lights and a fire table at dusk
Integrated hardscape lighting ties a fire-table patio together after dark.

Outdoor Living

Lighting around patios, gazebos, fire features, and seating areas keeps outdoor rooms comfortable and usable after sunset.

Stone terrace and steps below a covered deck with step lights and planting accents at night
Step and accent lighting tie a stone terrace to the home's covered deck.
Paver patio with a wood gazebo and planting lights at dusk on a hillside property
Lighting extends a hillside patio and gazebo into the evening.
Wood gazebo over a fire pit seating area with lit planting and boulders at dusk
A lit gazebo and surrounding planting make a gathering space feel finished at night.
Lit gazebo seating area with a round fire pit and curved sectional at night
Soft lighting under a gazebo supports conversation around the fire.
Covered patio lounge with string lights and a fire table at night
Overhead and ambient light make a covered lounge comfortable after dark.
Backyard patio with string lights and seating at dusk
Ambient string lighting adds a relaxed layer to a backyard patio.
Raised wood garden beds and a shade tree lit at night in a fenced backyard
Garden lighting keeps raised beds and trees visible from the patio at night.
Backyard sport court with perimeter fence-line accent lights at dusk
Perimeter lighting frames a backyard sport court for evening play.

Water Features

Accent lighting keeps water walls, spillways, and boulder features visible at night and pairs well with fire features on the same patio.

Stone wall with a lit water spillway beside a linear fire table at dusk
A lit water spillway and fire table pair movement and warmth on one patio.
Boulder pondless water feature with accent lighting in front of a mountain sunset
Accent lights keep a boulder water feature visible as the sun sets.
Patio dining set and fire table beside a lit boulder water feature at dusk
Patio seating, a fire table and a lit water feature work as one evening space.

Aerial: The Whole Property

From above, a well-designed lighting plan reads as one connected system: entry, terraces, outdoor living, and planting zones working together.

Aerial view at twilight of a hillside property with lit terraces, gazebo and planting beds
From above, the full lighting plan reads as one connected system.
Aerial twilight view of a lit sport court, gazebo and terraced gardens
Lighting zones link a sport court, gazebo and terraced gardens.
Aerial twilight view of a front driveway and entry lined with path and accent lights
Path and accent lights guide arrival from the driveway to the front door.
Aerial night view of backyard terraces, a lit gazebo and a sport court
Layered lighting across terraces makes a steep backyard feel usable at night.
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Fire table, water wall and integrated lighting — Draper, Utah

A 60-second walkthrough of a completed Draper backyard: integrated wall lighting, a lit water wall, and a fire table. (No audio.)

Twilight progression

These are not before/after comparisons and are not lights-off/on. Lights are on in both frames; only the sky changes.

Twilight progression: earlier (darker sky): Same backyard sport court photographed about two minutes apart before sunrise.
Twilight progression: earlier (darker sky)
Twilight progression: later (brighter sky): Same backyard sport court photographed about two minutes apart before sunrise.
Twilight progression: later (brighter sky)

Same backyard sport court photographed about two minutes apart before sunrise. Lights are on in both frames; only the sky changes.

Twilight progression: earlier (darker): Same front entry and driveway photographed by drone about 11 minutes apart at twilight.
Twilight progression: earlier (darker)
Twilight progression: later (brighter): Same front entry and driveway photographed by drone about 11 minutes apart at twilight.
Twilight progression: later (brighter)

Same front entry and driveway photographed by drone about 11 minutes apart at twilight. Lights are on in both frames; drone position differs slightly.

Fixtures and brands we install

Black Diamond designs and installs professional low-voltage landscape lighting from FX Luminaire, Kichler, and Brilliance. Fixture brand and family are chosen for each application in the lighting design: a path light, an under-cap light, and an underwater light each have different requirements.

FX Luminaire landscape lighting brand card

FX Luminaire

Our primary platform for fixtures, transformers, and controls.

Kichler landscape lighting brand card

Kichler

Landscape lighting fixtures.

Brilliance landscape lighting brand card

Brilliance

Landscape lighting fixtures.

FX Luminaire, Kichler, and Brilliance are independent manufacturers. Product availability and specifications are subject to change.

FX Luminaire fixture families

FX Luminaire NP fixture — Uplight / accent spotlight

NP

Uplight / accent spotlight

FX Luminaire FG fixture — Curved path light

FG

Curved path light

FX Luminaire Modern MP-40 fixture — Modern path light

Modern MP-40

Modern path light

FX Luminaire LF fixture — Compact wall / step light

LF

Compact wall / step light

FX Luminaire NL fixture — Structural down / up-down light

NL

Structural down / up-down light

FX Luminaire LP fixture — Underwater light

LP

Underwater light

FX Luminaire SP fixture — Path light

SP

Path light

FX Luminaire RC fixture — Recessed downlight

RC

Recessed downlight

FX Luminaire LL brass underwater light on an adjustable mounting bracket.

LL

Underwater / water-feature light

An underwater lighting option for an appropriately specified water feature.

FX Luminaire HS fixture — Horizontal step / wall light

HS

Horizontal step / wall light

FX Luminaire KG fixture — Well light

KG

Well light

FX Luminaire design inspiration. Photo courtesy of Hunter Industries Incorporated.

FX Luminaire design inspiration: stone home courtyard with illuminated fountain at dusk
FX Luminaire design inspiration: birch trees dramatically uplighted at night
FX Luminaire design inspiration: brick home with tree uplighting and path lights at night
FX Luminaire design inspiration: cedar pavilion with warm-white outdoor kitchen at dusk
FX Luminaire design inspiration: gravel garden path with path lights and hydrangeas
Compact lights mounted beneath outdoor stair tread edges illuminate the steps below.
FX Luminaire design inspiration: stone garden steps with path lights and uplighted maple

Photo courtesy of Hunter Industries Incorporated. FX Luminaire design inspiration images are shown for reference only and do not represent Black Diamond Landscape projects.

Luxor smart and colour-changing control

Our standard is a consistent 2700K warm white. For homeowners who want more control, we offer the FX Luminaire Luxor transformer/controller as an upgrade. Luxor supports zoning and dimming and, with compatible colour-capable fixtures, colour-changing scenes for holidays and entertaining.

Colour is optional. Most of the time, a Luxor system runs warm white; colour scenes are there when you want them.

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Boulder waterfall lit in blue for a colour scene at night — optional Luxor colour upgrade

An optional colour scene on a water feature. Colour requires upgraded Luxor control and compatible fixtures.

FX Luminaire design inspiration: same cedar pavilion shown in warm white (left) and Luxor colour scene (right)

FX Luminaire design inspiration. Photo courtesy of Hunter Industries Incorporated.

Education

Landscape Lighting Learning Center

Landscape lighting is a designed system — not a collection of fixtures placed at random. Understanding the basics helps you make better decisions before and during your project.

Why add landscape lighting?

Extend outdoor use

Patios, cooking areas, pools, and spas remain usable after sunset when lighting is planned as part of the outdoor environment.

Improve visibility

Walkways, steps, and entries are safer and more navigable when path and step lights define circulation routes after dark.

Highlight your landscape

Uplighting, downlighting, and accent fixtures add depth and visual hierarchy to plants, trees, stonework, and architecture.

Curb appeal and zones

Well-designed lighting improves the appearance of your property from the street and allows different zones and scenes for different uses.

Types of landscape lighting

Path lights

Provide controlled illumination along walkways and circulation routes. Spacing and fixture output determine whether the result reads as elegant or cluttered.

Step and wall lights

Define edges, stairs, walls, and changes in elevation. Under-cap and recessed step lights are planned during hardscape construction for a clean finished appearance.

Up lights

Add texture and contrast by highlighting trees, landscape elements, and architecture. Beam spread and mounting position determine the quality of the result.

Down lights

Create subtle overhead illumination and moonlighting effects around patios, dining areas, and gathering spaces. Pergola and tree-mounted fixtures are common applications.

Specialty and well lights

Used for driveways, trees, architectural elements, and other targeted applications where a flush or low-profile fixture is required.

Underwater and water-feature lights

Add nighttime visibility and visual interest to ponds, waterfalls, and water features. Fixture selection and placement affect color, brightness, and maintenance access.

Controllers

Traditional timers, digital control systems, zoning, dimming, and smart-device integration allow precise management of lighting scenes, schedules, and intensity. The Luxor ZDC system supports individual fixture addressing and color control.

Planning resource

Estimate Path-Light Spacing

Use the FX Luminaire spacing tool to explore preliminary path-light placement based on fixture and layout considerations. Final spacing should be confirmed through a professional lighting plan.

This third-party tool provides preliminary planning guidance. Final fixture count, photometrics, voltage, transformer capacity, wire sizing and placement require a project-specific lighting design.

Open the FX Path Light Spacing Calculator

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Preliminary Path-Light Estimator

Enter your path details for a preliminary fixture-count range. This is not an engineered lighting plan — exact spacing varies by fixture photometrics and site conditions.

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Preliminary estimate only. Final fixture count and placement require a project-specific lighting design.

Manufacturer resources

Explore FX Luminaire Lighting Resources

FX Luminaire produces professional-grade low-voltage landscape lighting fixtures and control systems. The resources below are provided directly by the manufacturer for planning and product research.

FX Luminaire website

Browse the full product catalog, fixture families, and technical specifications.

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Lighting control resources

Learn about the Luxor ZDC digital control system — zoning, dimming, color, and smart-device integration.

Visit FX Luminaire

Path-light spacing calculator

Explore preliminary path-light placement based on fixture and layout considerations.

Visit FX Luminaire

FX Luminaire is an independent manufacturer. Black Diamond Landscape references their resources for homeowner education. Product availability and specifications are subject to change.

Planning resources

What a Professional Lighting Plan Includes

A complete lighting plan documents every fixture, its location, mounting method, wattage, wire routing, transformer sizing, control zones, and voltage-drop calculations. The examples below show two common system configurations used on residential projects.

Fixture type and family
Fixture count and placement
Mounting method and height
Wattage and color temperature
Wire routing and home-run layout
Transformer sizing and location
Control zones and dimming groups
Voltage-drop calculations
Future expansion provisions
Installation notes

Example Lighting Plan — Luxor ZDC System

A completed residential plan using the FX Luminaire Luxor ZDC digital control system. Shows fixture placement, zone assignments, dimming groups, and transformer layout.

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Example Lighting Plan — DX Transformer Layout

A completed residential plan using a conventional DX transformer. Shows fixture locations, wire runs, home-run routing, and voltage-drop notes.

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FX Luminaire: Enhance Your Lighting Guide

An overview of FX Luminaire fixture families, control options, and design principles for residential landscape lighting systems.

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These are example plans provided for educational purposes. They illustrate the level of detail included in a professional lighting design. Final plans are project-specific and prepared as part of Black Diamond's design-build process.

FX Luminaire under-cap lighting illuminating patio steps at night in Cottonwood Heights

Featured Project

Under-Cap Step Lighting Integrated into Belgard Hardscapes

FX Luminaire fixtures were installed beneath the step treads to improve visibility, define elevation changes, and highlight the completed hardscape after dark.

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Illuminated pergola and hardscape patio at night in Draper Suncrest — Black Diamond Landscape lighting installation

Featured Project

Full-Property Lighting Across Pergola, Stone Steps, and Hillside — Draper (Suncrest)

Lighting was coordinated across the full property: pergola and outdoor living area, natural stone pathway and step lighting, hillside and planting bed uplighting, and night visibility across multiple elevation changes. FX Luminaire low-voltage system throughout.

  • Pergola and outdoor living lighting
  • Natural stone pathway and step lighting
  • Hillside and planting bed uplighting
  • Night visibility across multiple elevation changes
See the Suncrest Draper lighting details

Common questions

Landscape Lighting Questions

How much does landscape lighting cost in Salt Lake City?

Cost depends on fixture count, zoning, access, controls, and whether lighting is installed with a new landscape or added to an existing property. Black Diamond designs the system around the finished lighting plan rather than selling a fixed fixture kit.

What color temperature does Black Diamond use?

Black Diamond specifies a consistent 2700K warm-white standard so architecture, planting, hardscape, and outdoor living spaces read as one coordinated evening environment.

Does Black Diamond install FX Luminaire?

Yes. Black Diamond designs and installs FX Luminaire low-voltage fixtures, transformers, controls, and related infrastructure as part of landscape and outdoor-living projects.

Can landscape lighting be installed with new hardscape?

Yes. Coordinating conduit and wire paths during construction allows step lights, wall lights, path lights, and other fixtures to integrate cleanly with patios, retaining walls, stairs, planting, and outdoor structures.

Where does Black Diamond install landscape lighting?

Black Diamond serves residential properties across Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front, including Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, and Summit counties.

Explore fixtures

Browse FX Luminaire uplights, path lights, step lights, and smart Luxor controls — then include your fixture preferences with your consultation request.

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