Not Just Permanent Christmas Lights
Smart Architectural Lighting replaces the hassle of seasonal lighting while adding everyday curb appeal and subtle security lighting. Use warm-white lighting for a modern, finished look each evening, then switch to full RGB color whenever you want to celebrate.
- Hidden during the day with no bulky tracks
- Warm-white architectural lighting for everyday use
- Full RGB color for holidays and events
- App-controlled scenes, schedules, and animations
- Optional music-sync effects
- Added nighttime security and curb appeal
- Weather-sealed professional installation
- No more climbing ladders or hanging lights each season
Invisible by Day. Stunning by Night.
One of the biggest advantages of Smart Architectural Lighting is how clean it looks on the home. The system is installed along your roofline using low-profile aluminum channels that are designed to blend into your trim.
During the day, the system remains discreet. At night, it brings your home to life with elegant roofline lighting, warm-white architectural glow, or custom color displays depending on the occasion.
Why Smart Architectural Lighting Matters
Smart Architectural Lighting does more than add color. It elevates your home every single night. The warm-white architectural glow highlights your roofline, adds subtle security lighting, and gives your home a clean, modern look.
When holidays or events come around, you can switch to full RGB color without ever climbing a ladder or hanging a single strand of lights. It is a permanent upgrade that blends beauty, safety, and convenience into one system.
- Makes your home stand out with elegant nighttime curb appeal
- Adds subtle security lighting without harsh floodlights
- Eliminates the need for seasonal installs or ladders
- Lets you celebrate every holiday with one tap
- Creates a modern, finished look that enhances your architecture
- Works year-round with warm-white lighting or full RGB color
Our Two Premium Systems
Edwards Outdoor Lighting offers two architectural-grade lighting systems, each designed with a different style and lighting preference in mind. Both systems are permanent, low-profile, app-controlled, and built to enhance your home every night. The difference comes down to the look you prefer and how you want your lighting to feel.
Inception
Inception is our low-profile architectural system designed for homeowners who prefer a clean, defined look without the wall-wash effect. Its slender housing blends into your trim during the day and creates a crisp, traditional C9-style appearance at night, but with the durability, control, and permanence of a modern smart lighting system.
Inception is the perfect choice if you want subtle, elegant lighting that still delivers warm-white beauty and full RGB color when you want it.
Key Characteristics of Inception
- Slim, low-profile housing that blends into trim
- Crisp, defined lighting without wall-wash spill
- Architectural look similar to traditional C9s
- Warm-white elegance with optional RGB color
- Ideal for homeowners who prefer a clean, classic style
To explore Inception by BlueHopper, the smart lighting platform that powers warm‑white architectural lighting and full RGB control, click here.
Omni
Omni is our RGB pixel system designed for homeowners who want a more expressive, animated style of lighting. Each light is individually addressable, allowing for smooth gradients, patterns, animations, and color-based effects while still offering clean warm-white lighting for everyday use.
Omni is a modern, flexible option for homeowners who enjoy creative control and dynamic displays without sacrificing a discreet daytime appearance.
Key Characteristics of Omni
- Individually addressable RGB pixels
- Smooth gradients, patterns, and animations
- Modern, expressive lighting style
- Warm-white lighting for everyday architectural use
- Perfect for homeowners who enjoy creative control
To learn more about Omni’s individually addressable RGB pixel lighting technology, click here.
How the Systems Work
Smart Architectural Lighting is designed to be permanent, low-profile, and effortless to use. Both Inception and Omni share the same professional installation quality and core functionality. The main difference is the lighting style you prefer.
Professional Installation
Your system is installed along the roofline using low-profile aluminum channels that match your home’s trim. The lights sit flush inside the track, keeping everything discreet during the day while providing a clean, intentional look at night.
Hidden During the Day
Because the channels are color-matched and the fixtures sit inside the trim line, the system blends into your architecture. There are no visible wires, clips, or bulky housings.
Warm-White + RGB Control
Both systems offer beautiful warm-white architectural lighting for everyday use, with the option to switch to full RGB color for holidays, events, or custom scenes. You can adjust brightness, color, schedules, and patterns right from an app on your phone.
App-Based Scheduling
Set schedules for nightly warm-white lighting, holiday presets, or special events. Once programmed, the system runs automatically with no ladders, timers, or seasonal installs.
Weatherproof & Permanent
The lights, channels, and wiring are fully rated for year-round outdoor exposure. Once installed, the system is designed to stay in place permanently with minimal maintenance.
Two Styles, Same Reliability
Whether you choose Inception or Omni, both systems use the same professional installation standards and long-term reliability, with manufacturer warranties to back them. The only difference is the lighting style you prefer.
What to Expect Pricing-Wise
Smart Architectural Lighting is a permanent, architectural-grade system custom-built for your home. Because every roofline is different, pricing depends on the total footage, the number of roofline sections, and whether you choose Inception or Omni.
- Smaller rooflines: $2,500-$3,500
- Average homes: $3,500-$6,000
- Larger or multi-section homes: $6,000-$10,000+
These ranges include the lighting, channels, power supplies, professional installation, full system setup, and a walkthrough of how to use the app. Every project also comes with a 2-year labor warranty, so if anything needs adjustment, you’re fully covered.
We’ll walk you through your options and help you choose what fits best with no pressure and no surprises.
Permanent Outdoor Lighting for Homes & Businesses
Permanent outdoor lighting is a great option for homeowners who want year-round curb appeal and businesses that want to improve visibility after dark. From warm-white architectural lighting to branded colors and seasonal displays, Smart Architectural Lighting offers flexibility without the hassle of temporary lights.
Serving Fort Smith & Northwest Arkansas
We proudly install permanent outdoor lighting throughout Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, and communities throughout Northwest Arkansas. We also serve portions of Eastern Oklahoma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as permanent Christmas lighting?
It can be used for Christmas, but Smart Architectural Lighting is much more than holiday lighting. It provides warm-white architectural lighting for everyday use and full RGB color for holidays, events, and custom scenes.
What is the difference between Inception and Omni?
Inception provides a clean, defined, traditional C9-style look without the wall-wash effect. Omni is an individually addressable RGB pixel system designed for gradients, patterns, animations, and more expressive color displays.
Are the lights visible during the day?
The system is designed to stay discreet during the day. Low-profile channels are matched to your trim, and the lights sit flush inside the track.
Can I control the lights from my phone?
Yes. You can control brightness, colors, schedules, scenes, animations, and holiday presets from an app on your phone.
Can the lights be scheduled automatically?
Yes. You can schedule nightly warm-white lighting, holiday presets, or special event displays so the system runs automatically.
Do these systems include a warranty?
Yes. Every project includes a 2-year labor warranty, and the systems are backed by manufacturer warranties.
Related Services
- Landscape Lighting
- Christmas Light Installation
- Outdoor Lighting in Fort Smith
- Outdoor Lighting in Northwest Arkansas
Request a Free Estimate
Ready to upgrade your home with Smart Architectural Lighting? Contact Edwards Outdoor Lighting today to schedule your free consultation and estimate for permanent outdoor lighting.