Deck Lighting Ideas for Minnesota Evenings
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Deck Lighting Ideas for Minnesota Evenings

Deck lighting extends your outdoor living season. In Minnesota, summer evenings are perfect for outdoor entertaining, and thoughtful lighting lets you enjoy your deck after sunset.

Post Cap Lights

Post cap lights sit atop railing posts and provide ambient illumination: - Available in solar and low-voltage options - Multiple styles from traditional to modern - Easy retrofit to existing posts - Westbury, Deckorators, and other brands available

Stair Lighting

Stair lights are essential for safety: - Riser lights illuminate each step - Surface-mount or recessed options - Low-voltage LED for efficiency - Required by code in some areas

Under-Rail Lighting

LED strips mounted under railings create dramatic effects: - Continuous illumination along rail length - Color-changing options available - Hidden from direct view - Works with most railing systems

In-Deck Lighting

Recessed lights in the deck surface: - Flush-mount for clean appearance - Marks walkways and edges - Requires planning during construction - Best installed with new decks

Dream Decks installs low-voltage LED lighting systems. We can add lighting to existing decks or incorporate it into new deck designs.

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Dream Decks provides free consultations for deck projects throughout the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area.

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