Exteriorscape to Debut at Lightovation

At the January 2026 edition of Lightovation, taking place January 10-13 at the Dallas Market Center, a new outdoor lighting exhibit – called “Exteriorscape” – will feature nine leading brands in a showcase located on the third floor in the Trade Mart. The exhibit will present the brands’ best landscape lighting products to lighting showrooms, interior designers, architects, and builders. The first day of Lightovation – Saturday, January 10, and also being called Exteriorscape Saturday – will be devoted to outdoor lighting panels, tours, and demonstrations.

“We’re seeing tremendous demand for exterior lighting that enhances both style and functionality,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center (DMC). “The new showcase, paired with programming featuring top landscape designers, gives attendees fresh inspiration and direct access to the trends shaping outdoor lighting design.”

Exteriorscape: Inspiring Landscape Design
After seeing the growing demand for – and technical advances in – outdoor lighting, DMC created Exteriorscape to highlight exhibitors’ collections that embody innovation, craftsmanship, and outdoor design excellence. The selected brands reportedly represent the best in architectural, landscape, and pathway lighting, offering buyers an inspiring look at the latest trends, materials, and technologies shaping the growing category. Featured brands include AIC (TM 4806), Auroralight (TM 4010), Brilliance LED (TM 4432-16), DALS Lighting (TM 3602), ET2 Lighting (TM 3905), Eurofase (TM 4002), GM Lighting (TM 3143), Hinkley (TM 3210), and Z-Lite (TM 4600).

Programs and Events

Exteriorscape aims to inspire and educate attendees with panel discussions from top landscape design talent who will share how trends in landscaping design and client preferences are impacting exterior lighting solutions in daily life. In addition to Exteriorscape, Lightovation attendees will be able to find more outdoor lighting in permanent showrooms, including brands that are new to DMC and those who have expanded.

Saturday, January 10

• 9 am – 12 pm Outdoor: Lighting Controls Session & Workshop With Webster Marsh | TM 4814
  1 hour CEU
  C. Webster Marsh, Lighting Controls Designer for Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting, will lead a one-hour CEU presentation about outdoor lighting controls, followed by a two-hour hands-on workshop that will enable participants to apply the concepts learned. An indoor controls version of this presentation and workshop will take place in the same timeframe on Monday, January 12.
  
• 1 pm – The Latest Landscape Lighting Trends: A Panel Discussion | TM 4 Elevator Lobby
  Join moderator Dawn Hollingsworth of Darkhorse Lightworks for a discussion on the latest landscape design trends shaping exterior lighting solutions, featuring Dan Houchard of Houchard Design Group and C. Webster Marsh of Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting.
  
• 2 pm – Exteriorscape: Outdoor Lighting Exhibitor Tour | TM 4 Elevator Lobby
  To celebrate the launch of the new Exteriorscape landscape lighting display on the TM 3 atrium, experience a taste of the many outdoor lighting resources found at Lightovation.

The Exteriorscape exhibit will remain open through June 2026, giving attendees multiple opportunities to experience the showcase during key events, including Dallas Design Days (April 14–15), June Design + Build Day (June 23), and June Lightovation (June 24–27).

The January edition of Lightovation will host Design + Build Day on Tuesday, January 13 and welcome interior designers, architects, and builders. The Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, January 7-13, is taking place alongside Lightovation. Registration is available here.

Discounted Hotel Rates

Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering new hotel options to support a range of buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $135 per night. Rates are valid until two weeks prior to market, based on availability and subject to change at any time, so please reach out to Market Travel by calling (214) 744-7444.

Additional information about the largest residential lighting show in North America is available on the Lightovation page of the Dallas Market Center website. Keep up with the latest developments by following the #Lightovation hashtag on social media, via the Lightovation Facebook Page and Lightovation – Lighting Industry Discussion Group.

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