Start a Sketch

​​Start a Sketch

Most landscape lighting designers begin their layout by creating a rough sketch of the property, marking where each fixture will be placed. For larger properties, use a separate piece of paper for each lighting region (zone).  Try to be as accurate as possible with your sketch because you will be using it to help estimate distances for wire runs. You can use a blank piece of paper or graph paper. Attach this to a clipboard so you can walk the property and sketch as you go along.