Outdoor Lighting in Duval County

Lighting designed with the patio and structure for Duval County backyards.

Good outdoor lighting is mostly invisible: you notice the glow, not the fixture. We plan lighting for Duval County backyards with the patio, the walls and the ceiling, so every light has a job and none of them glare.

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Duval County Lighting Ideas

Seat-wall lights. Lights tucked under wall caps for a soft glow.
In-ground paver lights. Fixtures set into the patio surface.
Dimmers and zones. Different moods for dinner, a party or a quiet night.
Column and post lights. Lights on columns that mark the edges of the space.

DOE says good-quality white LED products are expected to last 30,000 to 50,000 hours or more, compared with about 1,000 hours for a typical incandescent bulb.

Before We Draw Your Duval County Outdoor Lighting Design

Duval County runs from historic Riverside, Avondale and San Marco to Mandarin's river lots, the Southside's planned communities and the Beaches. Our design studio is on the Southside, right in the middle of Duval County. Facing water, low lighting keeps reflections off the surface so you can still see the view at night.

If new pavers are part of the project, wires go in first so no conduit shows later. Before we draw an outdoor lighting design in Duval County, we check which paths and steps need light first, what switches and dimmers you want and whether wires can run before new pavers go down. The wiring is handled with our licensed electrical partner and inspected with the rest of the project.

Exterior lighting is one of the most-wanted home features, rated essential or desirable by 82% of buyers in NAHB's buyer study.

Approvals and Permits in Duval County

In Duval County, many older neighborhoods have no HOA, gated communities have their own boards, and local historic districts have the City's review. Some boards review exterior lighting for glare and fixture style. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

If your property needs another approval, such as a Certificate of Appropriateness in a historic district, the City requires it before the building permit is issued.

Why AY Luxury Designs

You design it with the founder. Amany Youssef designs every project with you in person and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We manage every step, from design to final inspection. We handle the AutoCAD design, the HOA paperwork, the engineering, the permits and the build. We handle electrical work with our licensed electrical partner, and gas and plumbing with our licensed trade partners.
Built for Florida. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.

Our Design-Build Process

Design session with Amany. Your project starts at our Jacksonville design studio, where you sit down with founder Amany Youssef and watch your outdoor lighting design take shape live on screen in AutoCAD.
Free AutoCAD design and a custom quote. You get to-scale 3D renderings and a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation, so you know exactly what you're getting.
In-home design visit. Amany comes to your home for an in-person walkthrough, so we look at the project together where you're most comfortable, finalize the details and choose your colors and finishes.
Engineering, HOA and permits handled. We get the necessary engineered documents for every permitted structure, prepare your HOA/ARB package and pull the City of Jacksonville or beach city permits.
Build. We can start most projects within two to four weeks. Our crews follow a build process we've refined over many projects, and you get daily updates.
The AY Advantage. You hold back the final 5% for seven days after completion, so we can take care of any touch-ups before you sign off.

Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Outdoor Lighting Projects in Duval County

From our Duval County project list:

Jacksonville Beach: An old deck replaced with a paver patio and an outdoor kitchen, with lighting.
Mandarin: An outdoor kitchen with a custom wood-burning fireplace and a seating wall, with lighting.

See more on our Outdoor Lighting Installation in Jacksonville page and our Duval County page.

Areas We Serve in Duval County

We proudly serve homeowners all across Duval County, from Mandarin, San Marco, Riverside, Avondale, Southside and the Beaches, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in Duval County, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout Northeast Florida and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Jacksonville, Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach and Riverside.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum budget for an outdoor lighting design in Duval County?Yes. Every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. Beyond that, the cost depends on new pavers or walls the wiring runs through; the number and type of fixtures; how many zones and controls; distance from the panel; and permits, and your fully itemized custom quote comes within 24 hours of your consultation.

Can lighting be on dimmers or zones?Yes. We can split lighting into zones with dimmers so the yard works for dinner or a party.

Can you light trees in my yard?Yes. Uplights in a tree canopy are one of the best ways to add depth after dark.

Do I need historic review in Duval County?Only in a local historic district, such as Riverside-Avondale, Springfield or St. Johns Quarter, or for an individually designated landmark. We check your property first.

Is there HOA review for outdoor lighting or electrical work in Duval County?Only if your home has an association or deed restrictions. Duval County's gated communities and historic districts each add a review step before the permit. Some HOAs review lighting. If yours has one, we prepare that package along with the permit. Confirm current guidelines with your association.