Set the Mood
A soft, golden glow turns ordinary evenings into ones you'll actually remember.
Chicago's Premium Patio Lighting Installer
Outdoor Evenings Worth Remembering.
Custom-designed patio, bistro & café lighting — professionally installed to turn your backyard into the place every guest never wants to leave.
5.0 Rated Workmanship Warranty Commercial-Grade LEDs
Quick Answer
What's the best patio lighting — and who installs it near me?
The best patio lighting is a permanent, professionally installed canopy of warm-white commercial-grade LED bistro lights, hung 8–10 feet overhead with hidden weatherproof wiring. Patio Lighting Pros designs and installs these systems for homes and restaurants across Chicago and the North Shore.
- Best look: warm-white (2200K–2700K) Edison-style LED bistro bulbs hung in tight overhead runs
- Best longevity: commercial-grade LEDs rated 25,000–50,000 hours (10–20 years of evenings)
- Typical cost: $1,000–$2,500 for residential, professionally installed and warrantied
- Where: 38+ Chicagoland communities — Arlington Heights, Glenview, Northbrook, Wilmette, Winnetka and more
- Why pro vs DIY: hidden wiring, weatherproof connectors, dedicated power, and a workmanship warranty
Why Homeowners Choose Patio Lighting
The room you didn't know you had.
Patio lighting transforms an unused backyard into a full extra room — warm, magical, and made for entertaining. It's the upgrade your friends notice the moment they walk in.
Made for Entertaining
Dinners run longer. Drinks taste better. Guests stay until midnight.
More Usable Square Footage
Your backyard becomes the favorite room of the house — three seasons a year.
Beautiful Day & Night
Clean architectural runs that disappear by day and glow by night.
Our Lighting Services
Every outdoor lighting service, one trusted team.
From bistro canopies to permanent commercial installations — designed, installed, and serviced by Patio Lighting Pros.
Patio Lighting
Warm, weatherproof patio lighting designed and installed for unforgettable evenings.
Bistro Lighting
European café-style bistro lighting for an upscale, romantic atmosphere.
String Lighting
Custom outdoor string lighting designed and installed by professionals.
Café Lighting
Old-world café lighting that turns any patio into a destination.
Pergola Lighting
Pergola lighting that turns your structure into the heart of the backyard.
Deck Lighting
Custom deck lighting for safety, ambiance, and elevated outdoor entertaining.
Outdoor Entertaining Lighting
Lighting designs built around the way you actually entertain.
Backyard Lighting
Whole-backyard lighting design that pulls every space together.
Commercial Patio Lighting
Commercial-grade patio lighting that drives traffic and reviews.
Restaurant Patio Lighting
Restaurant patio lighting that fills seats and creates atmosphere.
Permanent Outdoor Lighting
Permanent outdoor lighting installed once, enjoyed for years.
LED Patio Lighting
Energy-efficient LED patio lighting that stays beautiful for years.
Custom Patio Lighting Design
One-of-a-kind patio lighting designs created for your space.
Popular Lighting Styles
Pick the vibe. We design the rest.
Bistro Canopy
Classic Edison-bulb café canopy — romantic, warm, and timeless. The signature look for pergolas and outdoor dining.
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Backyard String Lights
Cross-strung overhead runs that frame the entire backyard with a soft, magical glow. The ultimate entertaining upgrade.
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Restaurant Café Lighting
Commercial-grade café lighting that fills patios, draws guests in and photographs beautifully every single night.
ExploreWhy Patio Lighting Pros
Because details matter.
Anyone can hang string lights. We design clean, permanent installations engineered to look incredible in every season — every line straight, every connection sealed, every bulb glowing for years.
- ✦ 22+ years in outdoor lighting
- ✦ Local Chicagoland team
- ✦ Residential & commercial
- ✦ Custom design, not cookie-cutter
- ✦ Workmanship warranty
- ✦ Optional maintenance plans
Commercial-Grade Materials
Built to look beautiful for years.
No big-box bulbs. No flimsy wire. Every component we install is the same hardware restaurants and resorts trust to run year after year.
Commercial LED Bulbs
Shatter-resistant, warm-glow LEDs rated for 25,000+ hours. Beautiful in dim light. Built for outdoor abuse.
Weatherproof Wiring
Sealed connections, professional gauge wire, and code-compliant power. Engineered for Chicago snow, ice, and wind.
Hidden Mounts & Cables
Discreet hardware along beams and rooflines. From the ground, you see the glow — not the install.
Our Process
From first call to first glow.
A simple, white-glove process — no guesswork, no hassle.
Free Consultation
Tell us about your space and how you use it. We'll schedule a free on-site visit.
Custom Design
We design a layout tailored to your patio, mood, and the way you entertain.
Transparent Quote
Flat-rate, no-surprise pricing. You approve. We schedule.
Pro Installation
Most projects finished in a single day. Clean lines, sealed connections, instant ambiance.
Gallery
A glimpse of recent installs.
Pergolas, patios, decks, and restaurant canopies across the North Shore — every install custom-designed for the space.
5-Star Rated
Loved by homeowners & restaurants.
Real Chicagoland clients. Real outdoor spaces transformed.
"Mike and his team were incredible to work with. Easy, straightforward, no surprises and so responsive! We will absolutely do more lighting with Mike."
Hillary M.
Deerfield, IL
"Mike and his team installed our patio string lights above our deck, and they are beautiful. The original lights that we installed ourselves were so dull. These lights light up the whole deck and are so cleanly done. I would 100% recommend Patio Lighting Pros!!"
Sara P.
Libertyville, IL
"Mike and his team were amazing to work with. It was a seamless process and our patio lights turned out beautiful. Would highly recommend Patio Lighting Pros for your outdoor lighting needs!"
Amanda B.
Niles, IL
"Mike & his crew did an amazing job on our backyard patio string lights. They gave great advice on the design and installed them perfectly. Highly recommend!"
Dan K.
Chicago, IL
"Very friendly and good quality. Easy to schedule and worked efficiently. End product looks great. We've already started using our backyard more!"
Davis K.
Wilmette, IL
"They did a great job and were very friendly and easy to work with. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quality job."
Keith G.
Wilmette, IL
How much does patio lighting installation cost?+
Most residential patio lighting installations in Chicagoland range from $1,000 to $2,500 depending on the size of the space, number of runs, mounting points, and power requirements. Every project starts with a free on-site quote.
Do you install patio lights year-round?+
Yes. Our patio lighting systems are designed as permanent, year-round installations engineered for Chicago weather — snow, ice, wind and everything in between.
Do you offer a warranty on patio lighting?+
Yes. Every installation is backed by our workmanship warranty, and commercial-grade LED bulbs are covered by the manufacturer warranty against premature failure.
Do you serve restaurants and commercial properties?+
Absolutely. Restaurants, breweries, hotels, country clubs and event venues across Chicagoland trust us with their patio lighting.
Patio Lighting Near Me
Serving 38+ Chicagoland communities.
From Park Ridge and Glenview to Lake Forest, Winnetka, Barrington and Schaumburg — your local patio lighting installer.
Arlington HeightsBarringtonBuffalo GroveChicagoDeerfieldDes PlainesElmhurstElmwood ParkEvanstonForest ParkFranklin ParkGlencoeGlenviewGolfHarwood HeightsHighland ParkHighwoodInvernessKenilworthLake BluffLake ForestLibertyvilleLincolnwoodLong GroveMorton GroveMt. ProspectNilesNorthbrookPalatinePark RidgeProspect HeightsRiverwoodsRosemontSchaumburgVernon HillsWheelingWilmetteWinnetka
Ready When You Are
Let's light the nights ahead.
One call. A free on-site design consultation. A backyard that finally feels like the one you've been imagining.