Outdoor Lighting in Florida

The opportunity to work in such a flora-rich environment here as South Florida is something that lighting designers elsewhere only dream about. The color, texture and variety of plant material we get to work with and light is exciting. Landscape lighting changes the whole dynamic of how people see and use their home.

With custom-designed lighting, we add more living space, security, and value.

Be Inspired. Be Creative.

Our passion is to take what others don’t see or can’t see at night and bring it all to the eye at dusk to create new and exciting outdoor living spaces. Whether it be a formal landscape or a lush, tropical hideaway concealing a special sitting or dining area – there’s hidden treasures in every yard worth lighting. Landscape lighting is not something that most homeowners truly understand or can conceive until they see their house and property illuminated. They often feel that the large palm trees, house columns or structures on their property should be the focus. But with a little persuasion and sometimes an evening demonstration they soon find that the best outcomes are a crescendo of light playing off of one object or area spilling into the next to transform the entire scene. A great design is important but providing solid, corrosion resistant fixtures and meticulous installation procedures as we do can make any property an oasis to relax in and enjoy every night for decades to come.

CJ BOWDEN

CJ BOWDEN

My Mother once said that I spent three quarters of my childhood “fiddling” in the garden as a kid – it’s always been a passion of mine.  It sounds like a cliché’, but we REALLY love what we do and the payoff is seen in the eyes of the clients we work with that first night the lights come on. Exceeding client expectations is what we strive for – and I think we do that 99.9 percent of the time. Although most Landscape Architects have a good sense of what they want to accomplish in terms of their lighting visions… most homeowners do not. They just don’t know what’s possible. We always look beyond the norm to create unique yet suitable lighting that extends the indoor living area to the outdoors.

 

C.J. Bowden
President
Outdoor Illumination of Florida, LLC
Cell: 703.981.8041
Office: 561.544.0788
cjbowden@outdoorillumination.com

"Outdoor Illumination of Florida, LLC is our single source for our client’s Landscape Lighting. C.J. Bowden and his crews are complete professionals and the outcome is always spectacular! Always a smooth process with them and the final product is always outstanding. These are the most creative, and dependable group of lighting professionals we have found in South Florida."
William H. Reeves / President / Botanical Visions, Boca Raton, FL
"I have worked with C.J. Bowden and Outdoor Illumination on multiple projects over the past 5 or 6 years – and each time the client’s opinion is the same… ‘they’re great!’ C.J. doesn’t look for the same-old, easy way out – instead he strives to develop the most impactful and creative solutions to the lighting which makes each outcome unique and highly effective. Recently we collaborated on a large multi-stage Landscape and Lighting Project at a world-renowned (private) historical property located in Palm Beach. C.J. and his crew were completely flexible in their schedule to accommodate for various building and permit delays – but ultimately came through like a champion! The lighting is just perfect, tasteful, moody - yet exciting. I highly recommend these people and this company."
Pamela Crawford / President / Pamela Crawford & Associates, Palm Beach, FL
"We rely on Outdoor Illumination of Florida for all of our clients lighting projects. We’ve worked with several other firms over the years but have found that they just don’t compare to what we get with Outdoor Illumination. Knowledgeable, cutting edge, superhigh quality brass fixtures, thorough planners, easy-going yet VERY professional. I love the fact that I feel SO comfortable recommending them to our clients because I know they will be taken care of from start to finish as well as with dependable service for years to come."
Mike Kinsler / Owner / Plant Finders & Keepers, West Palm Beach, FL
"One of the most trusted partners we could be associated with! Always on schedule, on budget and on the mark in terms of a super high-quality end product. They turn the mundane into a masterpieceOne of the most trusted partners we could be associated with! Always on schedule, on budget and on the mark in terms of a super high-quality end product. They turn the mundane into a masterpiece!"
John Ester / V.P. / GLI Groundworks, Boca Raton, FL
"Great job again – this time on the Perkins project! We lean on C.J. and his company for lots of last minute lighting installations. Not that they are last minute – generally we or our client’s are. In two days we went from initial hand drawn landscape design concepts from our office to what Outdoor Illumination delivered the next day which was a complete Landscape Lighting Proposal with a computerized diagram of the clients property illustrating how and where each recommended fixture (and type) would be placed… along with a fully written estimate that our client was ecstatic over. With great ease, CJ’s men fully installed the project with zero issues (as usual) and the client is just beside himself."
Sam Testa / Boca’s Best Landscapes, Boca Raton, FL
"We recommend your company for one reason: you are simply the BEST! Best at listening to our clients thoughts and needs first, best at developing options for the client to consider, best at developing the most unique solutions that make a diamond in the rough turn into a gem! You guys make us look like we are geniuses. Thank you!"
J.P Simpson / JPS Landscapes & Design, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
"We always recommend Outdoor Illumination to all of our Landscape clients. They provide consistently excellent customer service as well as quality installation of some of the world’s best Landscape Light fixtures – always with a creative flare."
Jennifer Mennuti / V.P. of Operations / Botanical Visions Inc., Boca Raton, FL
"Very professional, pleasant and knowledgeable. Their hi-tech computerized diagram of the proposed lighting plan blew us away… along with the detailed explanation of how the project would progress from step A to Z so that we had all of our ducks in a row waiting for their installation (which went perfectly!). We could not be happier with what they did with our estate. It’s truly something to behold at night – and we get to experience it every night now!! Thank you."
Barbara and Stan Cook / Ocean Ridge, FL

Our Portfolio

Locations We Serve

Aventura, FL. / Boca Raton, FL. / Boynton Beach, FL. / City Of Atlantis, FL. / Coconut Creek, FL. / Cooper City, FL. / Coral Springs, FL. / Davie, FL. / Deerfield Beach, FL. / Delray Beach, FL. / Fort Lauderdale, FL. / Greenacres, FL. / Hallandale Beach, FL. / Highland Beach, FL / Hollywood, FL. / Jensen Beach, FL. / Kendall, FL. / Lake Worth, FL. / Lantana, FL. / Lauderdale By The Sea, FL. / Lighthouse Point, FL. / Manalapan, FL. / Margate, FL. / Miami Gardens, FL. / Miami Lakes, FL. / Miami Shores, FL. / Miramar, FL. / North Miami Beach, FL. / Ocean Ridge, FL / Palm Beach, FL. / Pompano Beach, FL / Parkland, FL. / Palm Beach Gardens, FL / Pompano Beach, FL. / Royal Palm Beach, FL. / Sea Ranch Lakes Southwest Ranches, FL. / Sunrise, FL. / Tamarac, FL. / Tequesta, FL. / Wellington, FL. / West Palm Beach, FL. / Weston, FL.

And Many Other Areas!