Exterior lighting continues to grow as a category, and there’s more innovation than ever at Dallas Market Center with the Exteriorscape exhibit, located on the third floor of the Trade Mart. As the most comprehensive residential lighting show in North America, Lightovation brings together the industry’s leading brands, and Exteriorscape highlights that breadth within the exterior lighting category. Debuting at the January Lightovation show and expanding for the June Lightovation (June 24–27), Exteriorscape showcases exterior lighting solutions ranging from decorative outdoor lanterns to architectural landscape lighting—allowing retailers, designers, and lighting professionals to discover the newest innovations and trends.
Across lighting floors in the Trade Mart, brands are introducing innovative materials, smarter controls, and adaptable fixtures for both residential and commercial spaces.
Exhibitors featured in the display include: AIC/American Innolighting Company, Auroralight/Kuzco, Brilliance LED, DALS Lighting, ET2/Maxim Group, Eurofase, GM Lighting, Hinkley, WAC, and Z-Lite. Entering into Exteriorscape for June is Kichler/Progress, and furniture is courtesy of Rose Casual.
Exteriorscape display on floor three of the Trade Mart.
Customization and Design Flexibility
As outdoor lighting becomes more integrated into architectural design, customization is playing a key role. Manufacturers are expanding options that allow designers to tailor fixtures to specific projects through finishes, sizing, and decorative elements.
Hanover Lantern is a brand offering cast-aluminum fixtures with powder-coated and hand-applied finishes, along with customization capabilities made possible through advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing.
Coordinated Outdoor Lighting Design
Landscape designers are increasingly looking for lighting solutions that maintain a consistent aesthetic across an outdoor space.
Brands such as Hinkley are addressing this with coordinated lighting families that include path lights, large estate fixtures, and outdoor chandeliers that bring interior-inspired design outdoors. Durable finishes designed to withstand all weather conditions also support long-term performance.
Smarter Controls and Adjustable Performance
Technology continues to expand the possibilities for exterior lighting with tunable fixtures and smarter control systems.
WAC Group’s Colorscape system includes deck lights, submersible accents for water features, and expanded path lighting options. Many fixtures offer selectable colors and temperatures, while control options range from simple settings to app-based scene creation with smart home integration.
Kichler Landscape Lighting also offers adjustable fixtures that allow installers to fine-tune beam angles, lumen output, and color temperature directly on site.
Elevated Materials
As outdoor living spaces become more sophisticated, lighting design is evolving alongside them with higher-end materials and decorative fixtures.
Alteck Lighting reflects this trend with fixtures made from fiberglass, die-cast aluminum, marble, and natural stone. Decorative outdoor chandeliers and pendants help bring interior design aesthetics outdoors while supporting dark-sky-conscious lighting strategies.
Durability and Installation Efficiency
Performance and reliability remain key considerations for outdoor lighting systems.
GM Lighting highlights the importance of durable materials, such as brass fixtures, and reliable product availability. These factors help landscape designers and installers plan and complete projects more efficiently.
Exteriorscape offers lighting retailers and designers a dedicated destination to explore the design trends, technologies, and materials shaping the future of exterior lighting.
Experience Exteriorscape at Lightovation, taking place June 24-27