Landscape Lighting in Charlotte, NC

Create Safer, More Inviting Nights with AAV

At Automated Audio Video (AAV), we specialize in landscape lighting solutions that do more than just beautify—they protect, welcome, and elevate your outdoor lifestyle. For over 30 years, we've helped Charlotte-area homeowners—from Myers Park to Lake Norman—design lighting systems that extend evenings, highlight architectural features, and improve outdoor safety for family and guests.

More than curb appeal, well-placed outdoor lighting acts as a powerful deterrent to intruders and enhances security camera performance with better visibility for identification. Our systems are thoughtfully designed using premium fixtures and intelligent automation through Lutron, allowing lights to turn on just after sunset and off again after sunrise—no outdated timers or constant manual resets.

Looking to take it further? We also offer fully integrated outdoor speakers and outdoor TVs to help you turn your backyard into a year-round entertainment space under the Carolina skies.

Let’s light up your nights the smart way—beautifully, securely, and automatically.

Why Charlotte Homeowners Install Landscape Lighting

Outdoor lighting isn't just about aesthetics—it's about making your home safer, more secure, and more inviting after sunset. Whether you're welcoming guests, warding off intruders, or simply enjoying a Carolina evening, our professionally installed landscape lighting is designed to elevate your outdoor experience in every way.

SAFETY

Illuminate paths, steps, driveways, and entrances with precision-placed lighting that helps prevent slips and falls. Our team designs layouts that enhance visibility and make it easy to move confidently around your property—especially for kids, guests, and older family members.

SECURITY

Studies show that well-lit homes are far less likely to be targeted. Lighting deters unwanted visitors, enhances camera footage clarity, and gives neighbors greater visibility of your property. With scheduled or motion-triggered lights, your home always looks active—even when you're away.

DESIGN

Our lighting designers know how to highlight your home's best features, from garden beds to gables. We layer shadow, silhouette, and structure to create depth and warmth that transforms your home’s nighttime curb appeal. Subtle, dramatic, or seasonal—we bring your vision to light.

Landscape Lighting Techniques to Transform Your Charlotte Property

Landscape lighting isn’t just about visibility—it’s about making your home safer, more beautiful, and more inviting after dark. At AAV of Charlotte, we use proven techniques and professional-grade fixtures to highlight your property’s best features while improving safety and curb appeal.

Pathway Lighting

Pathway lights help prevent trips and falls while setting a warm, welcoming tone as guests arrive.

Use low-voltage LED bollards or mushroom lights spaced 6–8 feet apart for balance and symmetry.

Avoid runway-style rows; stagger lights for a more natural flow.

Ideal for front walkways, garden beds, and driveways.

GRAZING & HARDSCAPING

Bring out the texture in stone, brick, or wood by placing lights at sharp angles close to the surface.

Use narrow-beam spotlights or in-ground well lights positioned 6–12 inches from the wall.

Grazing works best on stone pillars, stacked rock, or bark-covered trees.

Tip: Use warm white light (2700K–3000K) to enhance texture without harsh glare.

WALL WASHING

This technique spreads a wide beam across smooth walls or hedges for a soft, even glow.

Place wide-beam fixtures (flood lights) 12–24 inches from the wall for uniform light.

Perfect for fences, exterior walls, and large planting areas.

Great for making your property feel larger and more elegant at night.

SHADOWING

Place lights in front of trees, sculptures, or garden elements to cast artistic shadows on nearby surfaces.

Ideal for ornamental trees like Japanese maple or tall shrubs with interesting profiles.

Keep the light low and aimed upward toward the feature, with a wall or fence behind it.

Adds drama and contrast, especially during holiday seasons or events.

DECK & DOCK

Make outdoor living spaces safer and more inviting with purpose-driven lighting around gathering zones.

Use recessed stair lights, post cap fixtures, and under-rail lighting for subtle glow.

Consider motion sensors near deck entrances for added security.

For docks, choose IP-rated marine-grade fixtures to resist moisture and corrosion.

POOL & POND

Highlight water features while adding elegance and nighttime tranquility to your backyard oasis.

Submersible LED puck lights or spotlights enhance reflections and water movement.

Light waterfalls from the base to create shimmering textures after sunset.

We hope you now have a clearer understanding of the various types and techniques available in landscape lighting solutions. We are always right here if you have any questions. Call us today to book your landscape lighting consultation to discover how beautiful and inviting your home can look after sunset.

Testimonials

“We were a little unsure about doing landscape lighting, but KB walked the property with us and gave thoughtful advice. It’s clear he’s been doing this a long time—the results are stunning.”

— Mark, SouthPark, NC

“Shawn really listened to what we wanted and made suggestions we hadn’t even considered. Now our home feels safer, and the lighting makes it look like something out of a magazine.”

— Jasmine R. Ballantyne, NC

“Working with AAV was the easiest part of our whole backyard project. They handled everything from design to install, and the lights sync with sunset automatically—no more fiddling with timers.”

— Evan T., Lake Norman, NC

Automated Audio Video NC provides Landscape Lighting Design, Installation and Services in North Carolina and the following areas:

Charlotte
Chantilly
Collingwood
Concord
Cornelius
Eastover
Fort Mill, SC

Gastonia
Hickory
Huntersville
Indian Trail
Kannapolis
Lake Norman
Matthews

Mint Hill
Monroe
Mooresville
Myers Park
Plaza Midwood
Rock Hill, SC
Salisbury

Second Ward
Sedgefield
Statesville
Tega Cay, SC
The South End
Wendover Sedgewood
Wilmore