About Elegant Outdoor Lighting & Design
Outdoor Lightning & Design Services
Serving The Entire Greater Cincinnati Area
Elegant Outdoor Lighting & Design proudly serves homeowners throughout the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area with custom outdoor lighting solutions that transform ordinary properties into stunning nighttime landscapes. Every lighting system is thoughtfully designed to highlight your home’s architecture, illuminate trees, gardens, walkways, patios, pools, and outdoor living spaces while creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. By combining premium brass and copper fixtures, energy-efficient LED technology, and precision installation, we deliver beautiful, long-lasting lighting systems that enhance curb appeal, improve safety, and extend the enjoyment of your outdoor spaces after dark.
From initial lighting design and professional installation to ongoing maintenance and system support, Elegant Outdoor Lighting & Design provides a complete outdoor lighting experience for homeowners across the Cincinnati area. Our design-first approach focuses on balanced, architectural lighting that complements each property’s unique character, while smart lighting controls, dimming capabilities, and customized lighting scenes provide effortless convenience. Whether you’re looking to increase your home’s value, improve nighttime security, or create an elegant outdoor ambiance for entertaining, our expert team delivers tailored lighting solutions that are both functional and visually exceptional.
Tommy Johnson
Owner of Elegant Outdoor Lighting & Design
After more than 20 years in manufacturing and distribution, Tommy chose to step away from extensive travel and return to what he loves most—working directly with homeowners and professionals to create beautifully illuminated outdoor spaces. His designs combine technical precision with artistic vision, delivering results that enhance architecture, increase property value, and transforming your outdoor experience into an inviting nighttime retreat.
Landscaping Experience
Tommy began his journey with a landscape design-build firm in Cincinnati, where he was first introduced to the art and science of landscape lighting. What started as a specialty within the broader landscape profession quickly became a lifelong passion.
Landscaping / Home Integration Products Distribution Experience
In the early 2000s, driven by a desire to deepen his technical knowledge and elevate industry standards, Tommy transitioned into the distribution side of the business. Working with national brands such as SiteOne, he trained contractors across the country on how to design, sell, and install low-voltage landscape lighting systems. His ability to simplify complex lighting concepts and translate them into practical, profitable applications made him a trusted educator and industry resource.
Opportunities eventually led Tommy to Hunter Industries, where for close to a decade he represented FX Luminaire, one of the leading manufacturers in the green industry. In this regional role, he partnered with landscape contractors and home integration professionals, teaching advanced lighting design principles, sales strategies, and installation techniques. His work helped shape countless successful lighting businesses while elevating the quality and creativity of outdoor lighting projects throughout his territory.
Personal Life
When he’s not talking lighting, Tommy enjoys traveling in their RV with his beautiful wife, Lori, and spending quality time with their four daughters and three grandchildren. For Tommy, both professionally and personally, it’s all about creating spaces where people can slow down, relax, and truly enjoy their surroundings.
We Create Inviting Nighttime Environments
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We design and install outdoor lighting systems that enhance the architecture of your home, while illuminating trees, pathways, patios, pools and outdoor living spaces.