Outdoor Lighting Installation in Shearwater

Lighting designed with the patio and structure for Shearwater backyards.

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

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Shearwater Lighting Ideas

Seat-wall lights. Lights tucked under wall caps for a soft glow.
Kitchen task lighting. Light where you cook and serve, without glare in your eyes.
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.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, LEDs use at least 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last about 25 times longer.

Before We Draw Your Shearwater Outdoor Lighting Design

Shearwater is a master-planned community in St. Johns County with a St. Augustine address. Newer Shearwater lots are efficient, so the design has to fit the setbacks and the furniture. Facing water, low lighting keeps reflections off the surface so you can still see the view at night.

Layered lighting works best: path lights for safety, wall and step lights for glow, and ceiling lights where you sit. Before we draw an outdoor lighting design in Shearwater, we check which trees or walls are worth lighting, how light falls toward the neighbors and which paths and steps need light first. We plan every circuit in the design and handle the work with our licensed electrical partner.

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.

Approvals and Permits in Shearwater

Shearwater's association reviews exterior changes before work starts. We prepare the package for you. Some boards review exterior lighting for glare and fixture style. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Shearwater homes are permitted by St. Johns County. The County requires a building permit for most improvements and, in most cases, a clearance sheet before it accepts the application, and registered architectural review associations are notified automatically when exterior work is filed.

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 St. Johns County 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 Shearwater

A few of our Shearwater projects:

Shearwater: A paver patio with a fire pit, a seating wall and lighting.
Shearwater: A raised lanai extension with a screen enclosure, an outdoor kitchen and a linear fire pit, with lighting.

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

Areas We Serve in Shearwater

We proudly serve homeowners all across Shearwater (32092), and across the rest of St. Augustine. Wherever you call home in Shearwater, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout St. Johns County and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for St. Augustine, St. Johns and Fruit Cove.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Can lights go in pavers and seat walls?Yes. In-ground lights in pavers and lights under seat-wall caps and in steps are some of our most requested details.

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.

Who permits Shearwater homes?St. Johns County. We handle the clearance sheet, the permit and the inspections.

Do I need HOA approval for outdoor lighting or electrical work in Shearwater?Yes. In Shearwater, exterior projects go to the association before installation, and we include drawings, colors and renderings. Some HOAs review lighting. Confirm current guidelines with your association.