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Luxury Landscape Lighting for Chicago’s West Suburbs

Barefoot Lighting™, we’ll knock your socks off!
Outdoor living and lighting. Let us paint a living illumination portrait of your home and give you your own backyard resort.

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Elevate Your Home with Custom Landscape Lighting in Chicago’s West Suburbs

 

At Barefoot Lighting, we don’t just install lights—we create unforgettable nighttime experiences.

Our landscape lighting designs turn homes in places like Naperville, Hinsdale, St. Charles, and Oak Brook into living art once the sun goes down. This isn’t just about throwing uplights on trees. It’s about crafting a custom illumination portrait—an emotional, immersive design that reveals the beauty of your entire property, long after daylight fades.

Whether you’re walking through your backyard in Geneva, pulling into your driveway in Downers Grove, or relaxing under the stars in Glen Ellyn, our lighting brings your space to life in a way that feels effortless… elegant… and entirely yours.

Our signature style is distinctive and deeply intentional. When we’re done, you won’t just see the difference—you’ll feel it. More peace. More pride. More connection to the home you’ve worked so hard to build.

We say, “we’ll knock your socks off.” But most of our clients end up barefoot—because when your backyard feels like a luxury resort, who needs shoes?


Do These Sound Familiar?

  • Your home fades into the darkness the moment the sun sets

  • You avoid outdoor spaces at night because they feel cold or uninviting

  • Your current lighting feels more like a runway than a warm welcome

 

That’s where Barefoot Lighting steps in.
Let us show you what’s possible when lighting is treated as art, not an afterthought—so you can fall in love with your home all over again… day or night.

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What's Included

  • Signature Nighttime Design Experience
    We don’t hand you a sketch and call it a day, we bring the vision to life with a full Night View Demo, right at your home. See your property in Naperville, Hinsdale, or St. Charles transformed in real-time, before a single light is permanently installed. This is more than lighting—it’s an emotional, atmospheric design built around how you live and want to feel in your space.

  • 12 Months of Care
    Your first year of maintenance is included, because a lighting system this beautiful deserves to stay that way. We proactively keep everything looking and performing like it did on day one, whether you’re in Geneva, Oak Brook, or right at home in Elburn.

  • Emergency Essentials Kit
    Stuff happens—but you’re covered. We include a custom backup kit with key components like extra lamps and a spare timer so you’re never stuck in the dark if something unexpected pops up.

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How it Works

  • Contact Barefoot Lighting to start the conversation about your Chicago West Suburbs home or business.
  • We’ll meet you over the phone or on-site for a personalized consultation and walkthrough.

  • If it’s the right fit, we’ll return for a live nighttime demonstration using real fixtures on your property.

  • You’ll receive a detailed lighting proposal, including phased options if needed.

  • Your custom lighting installation will be scheduled and professionally completed.

  • A Barefoot team member will return to make final adjustments and perfect the lighting angles.

  • Step into your new reality, an illuminated outdoor retreat designed just for you.

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Services & Pricing

  • Our living illumination portraits vary in cost depending on the property and buget requirements when needed.
  • We will discuss budgets and pricing during the initial call and/or consultation. We do have package pricing for landscape lighting in the West Suburbs listed here to help with initial budgeting.

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What To Expect From Barefoot Landscape Lighting

Trusted & Experienced

Captain Matt, the founder of Barefoot Lighting, brings over 15 years of experience in professional decorating and lighting design. From Fortune 100 companies to Hollywood celebrities and discerning homeowners, he’s earned the trust of those who expect nothing but excellence. Matt and his team continue to master the craft under the guidance of some of the industry’s greatest minds, including “The Wizard,” a world-renowned lighting visionary with over 50 patented inventions and a legacy of creating iconic illumination portraits.

Reliable & Fully Insured

We are fully insured with general liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation coverage. Upon acceptance of your final proposal, we’re happy to provide all insurance documentation and can add your property as an additional insured if required. All of our installers are highly trained, ensuring accountability, professionalism, and peace of mind.

Affordable Maintenance Contracts

Our maintenance contracts are intentionally priced to be accessible because we believe in preserving the integrity of every lighting portrait we create. When you continue with a maintenance plan, your outdoor lighting remains in our hands, ensuring it performs beautifully and reflects the original vision. No stress. No second-guessing. Just effortless enjoyment of your home’s nighttime elegance.

A Vision You Will Understand

Rather than handing you a paper filled with dots and symbols you can’t truly picture, we bring the vision to life. With a live demo on your actual property, you’ll experience the transformation firsthand, seeing exactly how your space will look and feel long before the first fixture is installed.

Our Clients Testimonials

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9 months ago
I wish every service provider would treat us like the guys from Barefoot Lighting. They took the time to listen to our desires and needs, and then provided creative solutions to meet or exceed them. They spent a great deal of time staging the potential lighting options and showing us the possibilities. Once the project was complete, they also returned to make sure we were completely satisfied. All the while, it was obvious that they genuinely cared about our home and their work. They took pride in their work, and it showed. The backyard is now completely transformed – we can now dine comfortably outside in the evening, grill in the evening, and relax by the fire in the evening. Moreover, the lights strike the perfect balance of giving enough light to illuminate the space without being overly bright or glaring. We paid a premium and it was worth every penny to have beautiful lights that will last long into the future with a company that stands behind their work! We very much look forward to working with Barefoot Lighting in the future on additional phases of work.
2 reviews

a week ago

My wife and I had a terrific experience with Barefoot Lighting. Every person we met while working with them was so helpful and courteous that we could not have had a better experience. Their explanation of the entire process was understandable and thorough. We knew exactly what we were purchasing and the pricing was right on the money for the great quality products that they provided. They really know their craft and came up with a detailed, one of a kind plan that worked for our property. They were right on target for how long it would take the job to be completed and went out of their way to make sure we were extremely happy with everything they did for us. We could not have possibly asked for better customer service. Barefoot Lighting made our property exactly how we envisioned it. We now have a much better place that we call home because of them. I wholeheartedly endorse their company.
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9 months ago

Barefoot Lighting has been a pleasure to work with. From the outset of the project, they sought first to understand our specific vision for lightning – in this case, bistro lights over a new backyard patio space. From there, they brought their own design to bear through staging of lights in all of the spaces of our home’s landscaping and exterior which really made it possible to see the potential for the space. They helpfully broke down different areas into stages with clear quotations and specifications for execution in the future. We ended up having three phases done immediately – the quality of the materials is high-end and the care taken in the install is considerable. They sought feedback at every stage and were happy to move anything (even at considerable effort) to meet our requests. They are unlikely to be the lowest cost option, but the quality of both the product and the design and attention are at a premium level. Would recommend.
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Some Clients that Have Lost Their Socks

“If you’re looking for high quality, professional decorative lights for your home or business, contact the Christmas Guys. They make holiday light dreams come true!! When the crew shows up, they play Christmas music and it immediately feels festive. They work fast and do an amazing job. They do all the set up, break down, and store the lights every year. We love our Christmas lights so much that we hired the Christmas Guys to hang string lights over our patio to create a “backyard oasis”, and it came out awesome. We hang out there all the time– the lights change color and have different settings so it’s great for parties or just chilling. One more thing I want to mention is my husband and I had to downsize our wedding due to Covid and had an after party in our backyard. Matt from the Christmas Guys offered us to use their “LOVE” letter lights and an 8 ft tall illuminated heart to decorate with, which took the space to the next level– everyone loved the lights! These guys are fun to work with and so talented– so look no further for your decorating needs!“

~ Audrey Morrell

“The Christmas Guys are great! Our trees look beautiful and when we have a rare problem, they respond immediately. I highly recommend them!“

~ Deb

Other Services

Architectural Roof Lighting

Roofline lighting crowns your home in a quiet halo of light, tracing every shingle and tile with a subtle wash that reveals architecture most people never notice after dark. From the brick estates of Hinsdale to the riverfront homes in Naperville and the tree-lined streets of Geneva, that gentle glow lifts the entire silhouette—adding depth, posture, and a touch of night-time grandeur you can feel from half a block away. The result is a residence that looks elevated, confident, and undeniably complete.

Outdoor Kitchen Lighting Chicago Land

Whether your outdoor kitchen is brand new or a well-loved part of your backyard, the right lighting elevates the entire experience. We’ll enhance the design with a soft, intentional glow that makes every countertop, grill station, and seating area feel more inviting. From morning coffee to midnight cocktails, luxury lighting lets you enjoy your outdoor space fully—no matter the hour or season. It’s not just functional—it’s transformational.

Color Changing Soffit Lighting Elburn IL

Enhance your home’s security, add a warm, inviting glow every night, and make every season feel like a celebration. These lights aren’t just for the holidays—they’re built to shine all year long. From festive red, white, and blue in July to cozy amber in the fall, you’ll have complete control over the mood and magic. It’s one simple system that transforms your home’s presence, 365 days a year, with elegance, color, and peace of mind.

Deck Lighting in Chicago’s West Suburbs

Our color-changing deck lights give you full control of the mood—whether it’s a soft warm white for winding down or bold red, white, and blue for the Fourth. Adjust them with a tap on your phone or a simple voice command through Alexa or Google Home. From evening dinners to late-night hangouts, your deck becomes more than a space—it becomes a statement. One that reflects your style, your energy, and the way you want to feel outdoors.

Christmas Lighting in the West Suburbs

Your holiday season is already full—guests arriving, in-laws settling in, gifts to wrap, parties to host, and cookies to bake. The last thing you need is to climb a ladder in freezing weather. Let Barefoot Lighting handle the decorating, from elegant rooflines to glowing trees and pathways. We’ll create a stunning holiday display that impresses your guests and frees you up to enjoy the moments that actually matter. No stress, no hassle—just magic.

Outdoor Speakers West Suburbs Chicago

No true backyard escape is complete without immersive sound. We install premium outdoor audio systems—weatherproof speakers, subwoofers, and amps—that let you set the vibe with a tap or a voice command. Whether you’re hosting a summer party in Naperville or unwinding by the fire pit in Hinsdale, your space comes alive with music, energy, or atmosphere. Built for the elements. Designed for unforgettable moments.

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Barefoot Lighting – Chicago’s West Suburbs Powered by Apollo Lighting Solutions
What does that mean for you?

It means you get the full Barefoot Lighting experience, our signature designs, high-performance lighting systems, and jaw-dropping nighttime transformations, brought to life by our certified local install partner serving the West Suburbs of Chicago.

From Naperville to St. Charles, Oak Brook to Geneva, our trusted partner is professionally trained and personally mentored by Captain Matt to ensure every project reflects the Barefoot Lighting standard. Whether it’s subtle elegance for your front entry or a full-scale backyard resort, you’ll get our creative vision and technical precision, installed with care, delivered with excellence.

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