Why Light Up Columbus?

At Light Up Columbus, we redefine lighting with a commitment to excellence that sets us apart from the competition. With over 15 years of dedicated service, Founder and Columbus resident Chris Apfelstadt brings more than just experience – he brings a passion for helping homeowners elevate their spaces.

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How We Elevate Your Space

Discover

We take the time to walk around your home with you, learning about what's truly important to you, while capturing photos and drone footage to discover all lighting opportunities.

Design

Our discovery helps us create a fully customized and accurate proposal for you—we pride ourselves on taking an artistic approach instead of a prescriptive approach.

Install

We are exclusively focused on outdoor lighting, so our installers have expertise, knowledge and professionalism that stands out. We invest in constant training in the latest products and technology.

Maintain

We offer ongoing maintenance service options to keep your outdoor lighting looking as brilliant as the first night.

Welcome to Light Up Columbus, where outdoor lighting is curated, customized, and never cookie-cutter. We're here to make your space shine like never before.

At Light Up Columbus, we strive to create an exceptional experience from our very first conversation. We thoughtfully use light and play with shadow to create the perfect outdoor mood and atmosphere.

We fine-tune every detail until it's ready for a grand reveal after in-the-dark adjustments.

With nearly 20 years in business, it's more than just expertise in our craft – it's a true passion for helping homeowners elevate their spaces to standout status.

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The Proof Is In The Glow

Tom Burkhardt, Dublin

"We've had Light Up Columbus install landscape lighting at three different homes now. Every time, they've improved on what we thought was already great. The team listens. The work holds up. We won't use anyone else."

From the Roofline to the Garden Path

Outdoor Landscape Lighting

Uplighting on trees, path lighting through gardens, moonlighting from overhead, accent lighting on architecture. The classic LUC work.

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Permanent Roofline Lighting

Never hang lights again! LED lighting installed once and controlled right from your phone — year-round color, holiday displays, accent lighting, all without ladders. Authorized Gemstone Lights dealer.

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Commercial & Municipal Lighting

Outdoor lighting for businesses, public spaces, and municipalities. Architectural illumination, security lighting, event lighting, and pathway systems built for public-scale use.

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Holiday Lighting

Full-service Christmas and holiday installations. We design, install, maintain, remove, and store every display. Residential, commercial, municipal.

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What Working With Light Up Columbus Looks Like

There are plenty of ways to install outdoor lighting. We focus on doing it thoughtfully. From the people you work with to the products we use and the process behind every project, our goal is simple: create lighting that feels natural, lasts a long time, and makes your home feel even better after the sun goes down.

Our People

We invest in our team to become Certified Low Voltage Lighting Technicians (CLVLT) —there are only 133 in the entire country— through the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals. These experts not only handle meticulous installations but also provide personalized recommendations based on factors like price, wind conditions, weather resilience, and longevity. Our installation crew has experience with some of the most elegant, prestigious homes in Columbus, so we always ensure a professional, clean, and safe environment around you and your family.

Our Personalization

If you're looking for the typical cookie-cutter lighting solution, we're not your team. As a local business, we've learned to stand out from the franchised competitors, and we bring that energy to our service, as well. Each property is distinct in its architecture, angles and setting, so we tailor your lighting to complement it. You won't find any "packages" here—we only offer 100% customized designs, personalizing every aspect to your preferences.

Our Process

Many outdoor lighting companies quote projects without ever stepping foot on the property, relying instead on Google Earth screenshots and rough estimates. Our designers visit each site in person to walk the space, capture photos and aerial footage, and identify lighting opportunities that would otherwise be missed. From there, we create a fully customized proposal and guide homeowners through the installation process before returning after dark for nighttime adjustments — carefully refining angles, brightness, and placement to make sure every path, tree, and gathering space feels intentional and inviting.

Our Products

We are experts in every product line we offer, investing in training to ensure our team's proficiency and knowledge. Our curated selection of high-end products from the finest manufacturers is chosen with care—keeping in mind smartphone app features, durability, and customization potential, among others—and won't be found in your typical home-improvement store. Our manufacturers come to us for suggestions and and have changed their product based on our feedback. With Light Up Columbus, your outdoor space will be nothing short of designful, artful, and sophisticated. Get ready to say WOW.

Let's Talk About Your Property

A 30-minute consultation. A designer on your property. We'll walk through what you're picturing, what the work involves, and whether Light Up Columbus is the right team for the project.

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