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Landscape Lighting in Richardson, TX
Landscape lighting for Richardson homes and Telecom Corridor businesses. Warm low-voltage LED that shows off mature trees, mid-century facades and back yards.
✓ Site visit first ✓ Low-voltage safety ✓ Commercial and residential
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Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting designs and installs low-voltage LED landscape lighting in Richardson, TX. We light trees, walks, facades, patios and commercial grounds, set app or timer control and service systems we install. We also hang residential Christmas lights in Richardson. Call 972-620-9560 to start.
Since 1978
Dallas family business
5+ years
Commercial and large residential lighting
Fully insured
Liability and workers’ comp
4.5★ Google
Rated by DFW clients
Ways to Light a Richardson Property
Pick one effect or combine several; NTD (Nite Time Decor) is the name our landscape lighting work goes by.
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Trunks, limbs and canopy
Narrow spots trace a tall trunk while wider beams fill the canopy above it. Crape myrtles, live oaks and cedar elms each get a different beam and angle.
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Path fixtures done right
Staggered placement and soft pools of light read as natural; straight rows of stake lights look like a runway. We space fixtures to fit the shape of each walk.
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Downlight and moonlight
Fixtures set up in the branches throw light down through the leaves, leaving soft shadow patterns on grass and walkways. It lights a wide area with very few fixtures.
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Business properties
We light signage, entry beds, walkways and building faces on commercial sites, with schedules set around business hours and a crew that is insured for commercial work.
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Grazing stone and brick
Fixtures set close to the wall and aimed upward rake light across texture, so stone, brick and stucco on a Richardson home show depth at night.
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Custom lighting design
Every plan starts on site, not from a catalog. We note trees, beds, materials and how you use the yard, then place each fixture with a purpose.
Fixtures, Materials and Color
Fixture choice shapes how a system looks and how long it holds up. Brass and copper fixtures weather to a dark finish and shrug off sprinklers and lawn equipment; aluminum is lighter and lower in cost.
Color temperature matters as much as brightness. Warm white, around 2700K, flatters brick, stone and foliage and feels like a porch light. Cooler whites can look harsh on a Richardson home, so we use them sparingly, mostly on blue-green plants or water.
Brass, copper or aluminum fixture bodies
Warm white near 2700K for most homes
Spot, wash, path, well and hardscape types
Beam spread matched to each target
Design, Install, Adjust
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Call or request
Reach our office at 972-620-9560, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, and we set a time to see the Richardson property.
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Walk the grounds
A designer walks the yard, notes trees, beds, hardscape and power, and asks how you use the space after dark.
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Plan the layout
You get a plan showing fixture types and locations, cable routes and transformer placement, with each cost factor explained.
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Installation day
Fixtures go in, cable is buried shallow and connections are sealed. Many home installs wrap up in a day or two.
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Aim after dark
We return at night to fine-tune aim and brightness, set the timer or app schedule and walk you through it.
Richardson Streets and Campuses
Richardson's established neighborhoods, from Richardson Heights to Canyon Creek, are known for mature trees and distinctive mid-century homes. The Telecom Corridor and CityLine bring offices and mixed-use buildings. Good lighting here respects the architecture and the canopy instead of overpowering them.
Canyon Creek
Canyon Creek homes sit under tall trees with sloped yards and creeks nearby. Moonlighting from the canopy and path light on steps and walks suit the setting. Fixtures are placed with room for root flare and future growth, and cable is routed above low spots near the creek.
Telecom Corridor and CityLine
Office campuses along US 75 and around CityLine need dependable light on signs, entry drives and walkways, with schedules that match business hours and evening events. Durable fixtures inside curbed beds stay protected from carts and mowers, which keeps service calls to a minimum.
Richardson Heights
Mid-century ranch homes in Richardson Heights have low rooflines and long facades. A soft wash across the front, an accent on the entry and uplit trees show off the design. Hidden fixtures and warm white light keep attention on the architecture rather than the hardware.
Near UT Dallas
Neighborhoods near the University of Texas at Dallas campus include many newer homes and rentals. Lit walks and entries improve safety and curb appeal with a modest fixture count. A photocell and timer keep the lights running every night with no one needing to remember to switch them on.
One Team for Landscape and Holiday Lights
We also install Christmas lighting for homes in Richardson, so the same company that lights your trees in July can light your roofline in December.
The landscape system keeps running all season, and the holiday design is planned around it so the two looks work together instead of competing. You keep one phone number for both, and our office at 972-620-9560 schedules the holiday install, in-season service calls and removal.
Landscape lighting runs all year
Holiday roofline and trees in season
Designs planned to work together
One office for both services
Where the Budget Goes
No two yards cost the same; these choices make the biggest difference.
Scope of the design
Lighting one tree and a walk is a small job; lighting the whole front, both side yards and the patio is a large one. Scope drives cost more than anything else.
Property type
An HOA entrance, retail center or office campus has different demands than a home, from fixture durability and cable length to scheduling the crew around traffic and tenants.
Mounting in trees
Downlights placed high in a canopy need careful mounting that protects the tree. Tree height and the number of mounting points both affect labor and time on site.
Fixture material
Brass and copper fixtures cost more up front than aluminum but hold up better to sprinklers, mowers and Texas weather over many seasons of nightly use.
Controls and zones
A single photocell and timer is the simplest setup. Several zones with app scheduling add hardware but let you run different areas on different schedules.
What DFW clients say
4.5-star average on Google from clients across Dallas-Fort Worth.
★★★★★
“These guys were amazing. Highly recommend them for all your decorative lighting needs.”
Alex Shaw
★★★★★
“First season with them and hands down best service I’ve had. Very impressed with their service and communication. David was very professional and made the entire experience easy and worry free. Will definitely be keeping my business with them!”
Courtney Carrier
★★★★★
“Fast and courteous office staff and installers. Abraham my installer was excellent!”
robert simmons
Richardson Landscape Lighting FAQ
Have a question we didn’t cover? Call 972-620-9560 or request a free quote online.
Why can't you quote landscape lighting over the phone?
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Because the property sets the price. Tree size, lot depth, hardscape, outlet locations and how much you want lit all change the fixture count and labor. A short site visit lets us give you an accurate written proposal, with options to start smaller and add more later.
How do you light a mid-century home in Richardson?
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Mid-century homes reward a lighter touch. We use a soft wash across long, low facades, highlight the entry and any stone or brick feature walls and uplight trees for height. Keeping fixtures hidden and light warm preserves the clean lines that make these houses special.
Is it safe to have wiring buried in my yard?
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Low-voltage cable carries about 12 volts, much less than a household outlet, so an accidental nick from a shovel or edger is not the hazard line voltage would be. We route cable away from areas you dig often and seal every connection against moisture.
Should I choose LED or halogen fixtures?
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LED. Modern LED landscape lamps use a fraction of the power halogen used, last many times longer and come in warm color temperatures that look like traditional lighting. Halogen systems also run hot and need frequent bulb changes. We install LED and can convert older halogen fixtures.
What maintenance does a system need?
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Not much, but some. Once or twice a year fixtures should be cleaned, re-aimed as plants grow, checked for loose connections and timers reset for seasonal daylight changes. We offer service visits for systems we install, so the lighting keeps looking the way it did on day one.
Do you light commercial grounds in the Telecom Corridor?
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Yes. We light office and commercial properties in Richardson, including signage, entry drives, walkways and building faces along US 75 and around CityLine. Our crew is insured, and certificates of insurance are available on request. Schedules can follow office hours and evening events.
Can you fix or add to a system another company installed?
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Often, yes. We can inspect an existing low-voltage system, find failed connections or fixtures, convert halogen to LED and add new zones. If the transformer or cable is undersized for what you want, we explain the options before any work.
What color of light looks right on a house?
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Warm white, around 2700K, suits most homes. It flatters brick, stone, stucco and foliage and feels like a porch light. Cooler whites can make a house look stark, so we use them only where they help, such as on silver-green plants or water features.
Can you also hang Christmas lights at my Richardson home?
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Yes. We install residential Christmas lighting in Richardson, so the team that maintains your landscape lighting can also design, install, service and remove your holiday display. The landscape system keeps running all season, and we plan the holiday look around it.