Deck and Patio Lighting Posts
When designing landscape lighting, it's easy to focus on how a property looks from the street or how the backyard feels when you're entertaining outside. But some of [...]
Project Overview Great landscape lighting doesn't change the character of a home—it reveals it. For this beautifully renovated farmhouse in Onawa, Iowa, our goal was to honor the property's [...]
One of the biggest misconceptions about landscape lighting is that more light automatically creates a better result. In reality, the opposite is often true. Professional landscape lighting isn't about [...]
Large properties present unique opportunities—and unique challenges—when it comes to landscape lighting. Unlike a traditional residential lot, an acreage or estate isn't meant to be illuminated from corner to [...]
Outdoor Lighting for Your Lake House There’s something special about a lake house. Whether it's your weekend retreat or your year-round residence, the serenity that your lake house provides [...]
A well-executed outdoor deck lighting design can extend the nighttime use of your space while creating a warm and inviting ambiance for evening enjoyment and increase safety. As the [...]
It’s officially summer, and Independence Day is right around the corner! Whether you plan to spend it in Omaha entertaining a small soiree or in your backyard solo, we [...]
It’s always exciting walking through any of our outdoor lighting design projects at night. Especially when it has specialty applications that not only challenged our team and their craftsmanship [...]
Outdoor fire pits are not only a cozy patio feature but also a perfect gathering area for late-night entertaining and creating memories around the warmth of the fire. Many [...]
It’s the best time of the year. The days may be getting shorter, but Omaha’s beautiful autumn weather makes it comfortable enough to spend more time outside long after [...]
As the fall begins in Omaha, we can look forward to using our outdoor areas more. Outdoor fireplaces are a wonderful place to enjoy its warmth with loved ones. [...]
A deck or patio is a wonderful extension of the home. If you are ready to utilize yours more into the evenings, then you are going to love these [...]
Memorial Day is on the horizon, and what better way to spend your holiday evening than outdoors? Adding outdoor lighting to your deck can transform it into an outdoor room [...]
Let’s face it—you’re probably spending a lot more time at home these days. If you are cooped up inside all day, your backyard may be a nice retreat or [...]
Incorporating tiki torch fixtures into your low-voltage landscape lighting design can transform your backyard, giving it a vacation and private resort vibe. The dancing flames are a unique and [...]
These warmer months are wonderful for hosting backyard BBQs, wine nights with the gals, and other outdoor events. But, once it gets dark you are left with two options [...]
This elegant estate located in Omaha, Nebraska, stands in an established neighborhood full of mature trees. When the homeowners purchased the home, it had a lighting system with older [...]
If you have ever walked your property at night, you know how difficult it is when you can’t see where you are going or what’s in front of you. [...]
A deck and patio in Omaha, Nebraska, has been transformed into a functional, family-friendly outdoor space with the perfect splash of light. Some enhancements to the previously uncovered deck [...]
If you caught FOX & Friends Saturday morning, you might have heard our name mentioned. We worked with National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and Morano Landscape in partnership [...]
There’s a NEW project in our gallery. This dream vacation home is tucked away in a secluded lakeside peninsula. The outdoor space includes an infinity edge pool, perimeter overflow [...]
It’s starting to feel more like summer in Omaha. Entertaining in your outdoor living space, unwinding under the trees, and creating memories by the pool are a huge part [...]
Happy Friday! The weekend is finally here and with chilly nights like these, who wouldn’t want to spend the evening near a cozy outdoor fireplace. Today we’re sharing some of [...]
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About a year ago the homeowners of this newly constructed outdoor space started planning the backyard of their dreams. The initial backyard renovations included an in-ground pool the whole [...]
Refurbishing an older home can sometimes be a daunting task. It took the homeowners about three years to completely restore this historic home in Omaha. Built in the 1920’s, [...]
Chilly nights like these are perfect for a relaxing evening under the stars, next to a cozy outdoor fireplace or fire pit. Landscape lighting is a great addition to increase the [...]
The past few weekends here in Omaha remind us that warmer weather is on the horizon. These nice evenings provide an opportunity to cozy up on our deck or [...]
If there is one thing we love, it is a fixture with an element of uniqueness and functionality to it. So you can imagine, when we came across these bollards, it didn’t [...]
You’re considering outdoor lighting for your home, when the company already working on your place mentions they do lighting, too. You think, great we’ll have them do it. Or maybe you even try the do-it-yourself [...]
At McKay Landscape Lighting, we’ve noticed more of our clients are creating outdoor living areas for entertaining and spending more time enjoying the outdoors after the sun goes down. [...]
The previous post in this series focused on traditional deck lighting, but this post takes a different approach and looks at a few unique outdoor deck lighting ideas. The [...]
Similar to an outdoor kitchen, your deck extends your living area outdoors. As the weather continues to warm up, we are all likely looking forward to spending more time [...]
As summer sets in we are spending more time outside and more time on your deck or outdoor living area. McKay provides unique outdoor stairs lighting options to assure [...]
As spring weather finally starts to set in, time on the patio becomes an enjoyable occasion especially after the sun sets. McKay Lighting has years of experience installing patio [...]
Some previous posts have focused on traditional deck lights, but today the focus is on one of McKay’s newest types of lighting: Bistro lighting. This type of lighting is [...]
