You may already have decided to install landscape lighting for your outdoor living spaces.  But which brand is the best?  Here we compare some key points about the top five companies that offer outdoor lighting products:

1. Malibu Landscape Lights

Sadly, Malibu Lighting Corporation went out of business in 2017, but many of their products are still available on Amazon and through other third party sellers.  If you are in the market for spot lights, pathway lighting, and outdoor lighting accessories, you may be able to obtain Malibu products at a reduced cost.

2. Kichler Lighting

Headquartered in Northeast Ohio, Kichler Lighting is going strong with a wide range of products for both indoor and outdoor lighting, available throughout the U.S. and beyond.  On Amazon, Kichler has earned a ranking of 5.0 stars out of a possible five, and positive comments abound about the quality of their products.  Best known for quality products at an affordable price—a characteristic any homeowner can get behind—Kichler specializes in eco-friendly lighting, most notably its Design Pro LED fixtures which offer electricity savings of nearly 75% over traditional lighting.  Use Kichler for preserving color in your night garden and a professional look that lasts.

3. Nightscaping USA

Back here in California, Nightscaping USA has been producing decorative lighting for home and commercial use since the late 1950s.  Today, Nightscaping products are a part of the offerings found with Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting ®, integrating the 12V and 120V fixtures and low voltage transformers.  Most notable from the Nightscaping USA collection are their bollard lights made of Corten steel, a weathered steel alloy that oxidizes over time into an attractive dark brown finish that resists the corrosive effects of rain and fog.  These bollards are designed with stunning geometric shapes that cast interesting patterns onto the ground below, making them not only useful for pathway lighting, but a fascinating addition to the landscape.

4. Portfolio

The ubiquity of Portfolio’s line of products means homeowners can easily find and purchase their products at nearly any big box home improvement store.  This line of affordable and attractive outdoor lighting products offers fixtures that are durable and easy to install.  Their lights are sold in kits and feature accent lighting fixtures, decorative wall lanterns, and motion detection systems.  Available in a variety of styles, Portfolio’s outdoor lights are a suitable complement to nearly every home’s architecture.  And, because they are made of die-cast aluminum and other weather resistant finishes, their products are built to last.

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5. Hampton Bay

Often thought of as a ceiling fan company, Hampton Bay actually offers an expansive array of lighting products for both indoor and outdoor uses.  And, because this product is largely distributed to big box stores (in fact, entering “HamptonBay.com” in your search bar takes you straight to Home Depot’s website!) it is an affordable and accessible option for any homeowner’s outdoor lighting needs.  The products are generally take-and-go, and lean toward the smaller end of outdoor lighting products.  Look to Hampton Bay for coach lights, pathway lighting, and decorative string lights.

As you can see, there are ample lighting companies providing quality products for every type of lighting job.  If you’re ready or still unsure, a Santa Barbara landscape contractor can be a great asset in lighting your landscape for your home’s best nighttime look.