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Melinda W.
Boise
"I can't say enough to do justice for my new zen garden! Thank you, Kabe and Hockema Landscape Design & Build team"
Expert Lighting and Audio Solutions
Creating stunning spaces
As a seasoned expert in outdoor lighting and audio solutions, I specialize in transforming outdoor spaces into captivating and functional areas. With a keen eye for design and a passion for innovation, I offer top-tier services that bring your environment to life. From design to installation, my team and I handle every step of the process to ensure your property is beautifully illuminated and equipped with premium audio capabilities.
As a seasoned expert in outdoor lighting and audio solutions, I specialize in transforming outdoor spaces into captivating and functional areas. With a keen eye for design and a passion for innovation, I offer top-tier services that bring your environment to life. From design to installation, my team and I handle every step of the process to ensure your property is beautifully illuminated and equipped with premium audio capabilities.
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t's a trifecta of safety, protection, and beauty. Landscape lighting and outdoor audio aren’t just aesthetic upgrades. They’re smart investments that transform how you use and experience your home. Professionally designed systems add value, improve security, and create a more welcoming, functional space you can enjoy long after sunset.
Increase in Property Value
Professionally designed landscape lighting can boost perceived home value by up to 20%, according to the National Association of Realtors. It enhances curb appeal, which is one of the top factors in buyer impressions.
Crime Deterrence
Homes with exterior lighting are significantly less likely to be targeted by intruders. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that well-lit exteriors reduce burglary risk by making vulnerable areas visible and monitored.
Improved Safety & Functionality
Outdoor lighting reduces the chance of slips, trips, and falls — the leading cause of nonfatal home injuries, especially around stairs, walkways, and patios (CDC). Lighting and audio also extend the usable hours of outdoor living spaces.
Immersive Outdoor Living
Integrated outdoor audio systems enhance the ambiance of your space, turning everyday evenings into experiences. Studies show that ambient music can increase relaxation and perceived luxury, making your backyard feel like a private resort.
Frequently Asked Questions
We design and install fully custom lighting systems, including pathway, accent, wall wash, downlighting, and tree-mounted fixtures. Each design highlights key architectural and landscape features while maintaining subtlety and elegance.
Yes. We design outdoor audio and lighting systems that can work together, allowing you to control both from a single smart app or hub for effortless ambiance and entertainment.
We design discreet outdoor speaker systems that deliver balanced, high-fidelity sound across patios, lawns, and pool areas. Speakers are strategically placed to blend into the environment while maintaining even volume levels.
Why Choose Lighting & Audio
No more unsafe unlit paths
Say goodbye to dark, uninviting patios, yards, and paths. Professional lighting solutions make your property enjoyable even after the sun sets, creating opportunity for evening strolls and outdoor gatherings.
Detail and craft
From vision to reality
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Every detail flows from your vision.
Design that starts with you
Step 1
Discover your vision
Before a single plant is chosen or stone is placed, I take the time to understand how you want to live outside. Do you imagine quiet mornings with coffee in hand, or lively gatherings with friends? Low-maintenance simplicity, or lush, layered gardens? Every choice flows from this first conversation.
Step 2
Design with intention
From the shape of a path to the placement of lighting, each decision is guided by your vision and refined with my experience. The process is about creating something special together—an outdoor space that feels both personal and timeless.
Step 3
Build With Care
I take on only a handful of projects each season, which means I'm the one on-site, not a rotating crew. From initial design to the final stone, I personally guide the process, ensuring every detail meets my standard and reflects your expectations.
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What I build
Hardscapes
Patios, walkways, walls, and outdoor structures designed to define your space and ground it with elegance and intention.
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Let's talk about your vision
If you're ready to create a space that's personal, timeless, and built to last, I'd love to hear what you're imagining. Let's start with a low-pressure conversation and see if we'd be a good fit to work together.
Schedule a Consultation"I can't say enough to do justice for my new zen garden! Thank you, Kabe and Hockema Landscape Design & Build team"
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Melinda W.
Boise
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Catherine Dollahite
West Eagle, Idaho
"Our Dream Backyard Made Easy! We love our backyard. Highly recommend! Thanks Kabe Hockema!"
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Randy Root
Eagle, ID
"Five Stars – Exceptional Landscape Vision & Execution! My wife and I recently completed a major backyard transformation. If you are considering a new landscape or a complete redesign, I cannot recommend a more talented and professional team than Brian Bentler (Boise Landscape Design) and Kabe Hockema (Hockema Landscape Design & Build). Their combined expertise delivers nothing short of a five-star result!"