Luxury backyard patio glowing with warm bistro string lights at dusk
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.

Set the Mood

A soft, golden glow turns ordinary evenings into ones you'll actually remember.

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.

Popular Lighting Styles

Pick the vibe. We design the rest.

Why 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
Pergola wrapped in custom bistro string lights

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.

01

Free Consultation

Tell us about your space and how you use it. We'll schedule a free on-site visit.

02

Custom Design

We design a layout tailored to your patio, mood, and the way you entertain.

03

Transparent Quote

Flat-rate, no-surprise pricing. You approve. We schedule.

04

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.

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Backyard patio with warm string lights at twilight
Pergola wrapped in bistro string lights
Wood deck illuminated with overhead café lights
Restaurant patio under a canopy of Edison bulbs

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

FAQ

Quick answers.

Have a question we didn't cover? Ask us directly.

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.

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.

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