Entryway landscape lighting on a Long Island home

Hi, I’m Jake Ongania

I started Salty Oak Outdoor Lighting because I’ve always been drawn to the way outdoor spaces feel at night when they’re lit correctly.

Not overly bright. Not dramatic for the sake of drama. Just warm, comfortable, and carefully aimed.

A lot of outdoor lighting today feels too aggressive to me. Too many fixtures. Too much glare. Too much focus on brightness instead of atmosphere.

What I enjoy most is walking a property and figuring out what actually matters after sunset. Sometimes it’s a mature tree. Sometimes it’s the approach to the front door. Sometimes it’s simply making a patio feel calmer and more usable at night.

Every property has its own character, and I believe the lighting should respect that.

Our Point of View

The Best Outdoor Lighting Knows When to Stay Quiet

Good landscape lighting is not about lighting everything. It is about choosing what matters.

A mature tree. A front entry. A walkway. A stone wall. A garden path. The spaces people actually use after dark.

The goal is not to overwhelm the property with brightness. It is to create warmth, depth, and atmosphere in a way that feels natural to the home.

The best lighting usually goes unnoticed. People simply feel better in the space.

Quiet tree uplighting and outdoor lighting at a Long Island home
Long Island home with driveway and architectural outdoor lighting
Built for Long Island Homes

Designed for Long Island Homes

Long Island homes have mature trees, layered landscaping, stonework, patios, pool areas, and outdoor spaces that are actually used after sunset.

The lighting should work with those elements, not overpower them.

That’s why Salty Oak focuses on warm, property-specific outdoor lighting that feels connected to the home and landscape.

Working Together

It Starts With a Walk-Through

Everything starts by walking the property together.

We’ll look at how the space is used, what areas feel too dark, what should stand out after sunset, and where the lighting should stay subtle.

From there, the lighting plan is built specifically around the home.

Simple. Collaborative. No pressure.

See Your Property in a Different Light

Start with a walk-through and a conversation about the property.

Request a Walk-Through