Commercial

Permanent lighting

Get The Best Lit Business in town with our permanent Lighting system!

Brighten Your Business ALL Year-Round

Want your storefront to stand out after dark? QC Lights installs commercial permanent lighting — energy-efficient LED track systems tailored for businesses across Iowa & Illinois. From retail shops and restaurants to hotels and office buildings, we help companies boost curb appeal, reinforce brand identity, and delight customers all year long.

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Why Choose QC Lights for Commercial Permanent Lighting Installation?

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Boost Visibility & Branding

Attract more customers with vibrant, eye-catching lighting that highlights your building’s best features. Showcase your brand colors or celebrate holidays with ease.

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Durable & Weatherproof

Designed for Midwest weather, our track lighting stands up to rain, snow, wind, and heat—providing long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance.

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Fully Programmable Lighting

With app-controlled systems, you can instantly change colors, patterns, or brightness to match events, promotions, or special occasions.

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Professional Installation

Our skilled team ensures a clean, discreet, and professional installation that blends seamlessly with your building’s architecture.

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Energy-Efficient & Cost-Effective

Our commercial LED systems are built for efficiency, helping you save on energy bills while keeping your property beautifully lit.

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Commercial Lighting Solutions for Every Type of Business LIKE

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  • Restaurants & Bars

  • Retail Stores & Malls

  • Office Buildings & Corporate Campuses

  • Hotels & Resorts

  • Event Venues & Convention Centers

  • Auto Dealerships & Showrooms

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Spotlight Project:

Peoria County Courthouse

Nighttime aerial view of a cityscape with illuminated buildings, streets, and a central plaza with a statue and benches. Two buildings have large digital displays, one with a face and the other with colorful lights along the rooflines.

When the Peoria County Courthouse wanted to enhance its architectural presence without compromising its historic charm, they trusted QC Lights to design and install a custom Gemstone Lights system.

Our team created a tailored lighting solution that highlights the building’s intricate details while providing full control for color themes during holidays and community events. The result? A stunning blend of tradition and technology, making the courthouse a glowing landmark in downtown Peoria.

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  • A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, including a prominent clock tower, in a downtown area. The sky has hues of orange and purple as the sun sets.
  • Nighttime cityscape of downtown with illuminated buildings and streets, including a large portrait on a building with a face illuminated.
  • Nighttime cityscape featuring a large portrait of a man on a building, with other buildings in the background illuminated and decorated with string lights.
  • A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, including a prominent building with a lit dome, and streets with streetlights, with a sunset sky in the background.
  • Nighttime cityscape of downtown with illuminated buildings, a large portrait of a man on a building, and streets with minimal traffic.
  • Nighttime aerial view of a city square with illuminated buildings, including a tall building with a crown-shaped top, a building with a large portrait of a face on its side, and surrounding high-rise structures.
  • Nighttime aerial view of a city block with tall buildings, some with lit windows. A large illuminated portrait of a man's face is on the side of one building, and red and white lights outline the rooftops. The area includes a central plaza with a circular pattern and benches, surrounded by various buildings and streetlights.
  • Nighttime aerial view of a city block with tall buildings, illuminated streets, and a billboard featuring a portrait of an elderly man with a white beard.
  • Nighttime aerial view of a city block with illuminated buildings, streets, and a public square featuring benches and a statue.
  • Aerial night view of a city block with illuminated trim on modern buildings, one featuring a large portrait of an elderly man on its facade, surrounding a small park with seating and pathways.
  • Nighttime aerial view of city streets with illuminated buildings, including a historic-looking building with a tower and a modern building with a large animated face on the side.
  • Nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, including a taller tower and a domed skyscraper with blue lighting, seen from above. The scene features a plaza with a circular fountain and a large digital portrait of a man on a building facade.
  • Nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, including a white historic building with a dome and spire, and a large billboard with a portrait of a man on a downtown street.
  • Nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, streets, and a large portrait of a man displayed on a building's facade.
  • Nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and a large poster of a man with a beard on the side of a building.
  • Nighttime cityscape featuring illuminated skyscrapers, buildings, and a large portrait of a man on a building, with streets and distant city lights.
  • A cityscape at dusk featuring illuminated buildings, a large digital portrait on a building, and streets with vehicles and traffic lights.
  • Nighttime aerial view of a city with illuminated buildings, including a prominent building with a large portrait on its facade, and streets with traffic.
  • Nighttime cityscape featuring tall buildings with illuminated windows, a large billboard with a close-up portrait of an elderly man, and a small park with a circular design in the foreground.
  • Aerial night view of a cityscape with illuminated buildings, streets, and bridges.
  • Aerial night view of a city block with illuminated buildings, streets, and a small park in the center.
  • Nighttime cityscape featuring illuminated buildings, streets with cars, a bridge with lights, and a park with pathways and trees.
  • Nighttime cityscape with illuminated large portrait of a bearded man on the side of a building.
  • Nighttime cityscape with a large illuminated portrait of a man with a beard on a building facade, featuring neon trim along the roofline.
  • Nighttime city scene with illuminated buildings, a large portrait of George Washington on a building, and colorful exterior lights.
  • Nighttime cityscape of a downtown area with illuminated buildings, one with a large portrait on the side and colorful lights along the top edge, under a dark evening sky.
  • Nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, one with a large portrait of an elderly man on its side, and streets with few cars and traffic lights.
  • Nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a large digital billboard with a close-up of a man's face, and traffic lights at an intersection.
  • Nighttime aerial view of a city with illuminated buildings, a large lit-up portrait on a billboard, and streets with traffic.
  • Nighttime city scene with illuminated buildings and a large billboard featuring a close-up portrait of a man with a bald head and beard.
  • Nighttime aerial view of a cityscape with illuminated buildings and streets, featuring a large billboard of a man’s face on one building.
  • An aerial cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a digital billboard, and a sunset sky.
  • Aerial cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a large portrait of a man's face on a building, and the sun setting on the horizon.
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Peoria County Courthouse Project Highlights

  • Fully programmable Gemstone Lights permanent LED system

  • Custom architectural lighting plan for a historic government building

  • Seamless installation with no visible wires or fixtures

  • Dynamic color options for holidays, civic events, and awareness campaigns

  • Energy-efficient, weather-resistant system built to last

Want your building to shine like Peoria’s most iconic landmark?

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GET THE BEST PERMANENT LIGHTING IN JUST 3 EASY STEPS

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Request a Free Lighting Design Consultation

Not sure where to begin? Our expert team at QC Lights makes it easy. Schedule a free consultation—online or in-person—and we’ll design a custom permanent lighting plan for your home or business in the Quad Cities. From subtle architectural track lighting to bold holiday light displays, our Gemstone Lights installers in Iowa & Illinois will help bring your vision to life.

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Book Your Professional Installation

Say goodbye to climbing ladders and hanging holiday lights. Our trained lighting installers handle every part of the process with precision and safety—so you don’t have to lift a finger. We install the LED lights, tracks, and accessories seamlessly into your roofline, making the system nearly invisible by day and brilliant by night. Most installations take just one day.

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Enjoy Year-Round Permanent Lighting

Once your new permanent LED lighting system is installed, the fun begins. With the Gemstone Lights app, you can instantly customize colors, patterns, and timers for every occasion. Your lights aren’t just stunning—they’re also energy-efficient, weather-resistant, and backed by a lifetime warranty. This is an investment that makes your home shine year after year.

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Commercial Gemstone Lights Installations

RESTAURANTS

  • Night view of the exterior of Chairman's Steakhouse with illuminated sign, large glass windows, stone and wood architectural elements, and outdoor lighting.
  • Nighttime shot of a stone building with a sign 'Chairmans' and decorative red and white lights along the roofline.
  • Night view of a modern restaurant building named 'Chairman's Steakhouse,' illuminated by exterior lighting, with tall glass windows revealing the interior, and a sign at the front displaying the restaurant's name and gemstone lights branding.
  • Exterior view of a modern stone building with a wooden and metal ledge featuring embedded lights, and an overcast sky above.
  • Exterior view of a restaurant called 'Chairman's Steak House' with stone facade, illuminated sign, and string lights along the roofline at dusk.
  • Close-up of a modern house's exterior featuring stone and wood siding, with large glass windows, and decorative outdoor lighting along the roofline, during dusk.
  • Exterior view of Chairman's Steakhouse building with glass windows, stone and wood architecture, and outdoor lighting, with a sign in front reading 'Chairman's Steakhouse' and decorative greenery in the foreground.
  • Close-up view of the exterior of a modern building with stone and wood siding, illuminated LED lights along the roofline, and large windows, during dusk.
  • Exterior of a restaurant with a stone facade, illuminated sign reading 'Chairman's' at dusk, with string lights along the roof.
  • A modern building at night illuminated by string lights along the roofline and exterior walls, with glass windows, stone columns, an outdoor seating area with umbrellas, and stairs leading to an entrance, branded with the gemstone lights logo.
  • Night view of the exterior of a modern building with stone and wood facade, illuminated with string lights along the roofline, and a sign that reads 'Chairmans.' People are visible near the entrance.
  • Night view of a modern restaurant with illuminated exterior, glass walls, and outdoor seating with umbrellas, surrounded by trees and greenery.
  • Exterior view of a modern building with large glass windows, stone walls, and wooden accents, illuminated with string lights at dusk, with greenery and red umbrellas outside.
  • Exterior of a restaurant or steakhouse called 'Chairman's Steakhouse' illuminated at night with modern architecture featuring large windows, stone and wood accents, and decorative lighting.
  • Night view of a modern building with stone and glass walls, decorated with red and blue string lights along the roofline, and illuminated signs reading "Chairman's" and "Chairman's Steakhouse".
  • Nighttime photo of a building with a stone exterior, decorated with red and blue string lights along the roofline. There is a sign reading 'CHARWAL'S' on the stone wall. The lighting brand 'gemstone lights' is visible at the bottom.
  • Night view of an outdoor restaurant with string lights, red umbrellas, and potted trees, located in a modern building with large glass windows and stone columns.
  • Exterior of a modern building with large glass windows and stone pillars, decorated with string lights under an overcast sky.
  • Exterior view of Chairman's Steakhouse building with large glass windows, stone and wood facade, outdoor string lights, and a sign at the entrance with the restaurant's name.
  • Night view of a modern building with stone and wood exterior, illuminated signage for 'Chairman's' restaurant or hotel, with decorative outdoor lighting and glass windows, part of a multi-story complex.
  • Night view of the exterior of Charmans Steakhouse, illuminated with outdoor lighting, showing large glass windows, stone columns, and a garden with plants and flowers.
  • Nighttime exterior view of a building with a wooden ceiling, stone columns, large glass windows, and exterior lighting.

BARS

  • The exterior of a brick building with illuminated marquee and signage for The Dandy Brewing Co., established in 2014, at dusk with a partly cloudy sky.
  • Exterior of The Dandy Brewing Co. with illuminated string lights along the roofline, brick walls, and an outdoor patio area with plants at dusk.
  • Night view of a brick building with a sign reading 'THE DANDY BREWING CO.', decorated with colorful string lights, and illuminated windows showing the interior. The background includes trees and rooftops under a dark sky.
  • Exterior of The Dandy Brewing Co. building at night with warm lighting and string lights, outdoor seating area enclosed by a wooden fence, trees and dark blue sky in the background.
  • The exterior of The Dandy Brewing Co. bar with outdoor seating, illuminated with string lights and a sign that reads 'Please order at the bar' during dusk.
  • Exterior of The Dandy Brewing Co. at dusk with string lights, picnic tables outside, and a sign that reads 'Please Order At The Bar'.
  • Exterior view of The Dandy Brewing Co. at night, with brick building, string lights, outdoor seating area with picnic tables, and trees in the background.
  • Exterior of The Dandy Brewing Co. building at dusk with string lights decorating the roofline and outdoor seating area, cars parked in front, and a darkening blue sky overhead.
  • Exterior of The Dandy Brewing Co. with large windows, brick facade, and string lights above. Inside, customers are sitting at tables, and a neon 'Open' sign is visible.
  • The exterior of The Dandy Brewing Co. building at night with colorful string lights on the roof, illuminated in front of a dark sky.
  • Exterior of a brewery building called 'The Dandy Brewing Co.' at night, with purple and orange string lights outline the roof, brick walls, large windows showing the interior, and wooden outdoor tables in front.
  • A building with string lights in red and green on the roof, a sign that reads 'The Dandy Brewing Co. Est. 2014', and outdoor seating area enclosed by a wooden fence with plants, set against a dark blue evening sky.
  • Night view of a building with a sign reading 'The Dandy Brewing Co,' decorated with colorful string lights, surrounded by a small outdoor seating area with decorated plants.
  • Night view of a brick building with a neon sign and string lights on the roof, with some wall-mounted lights illuminating the wall.
  • Exterior of The Dandy Brewing Company building during early evening with purple and orange string lights along the top edge of the brick building, illuminated brick wall, windows, and hanging lights. Logo for gemstone lights in bottom right corner.
  • Nighttime exterior view of 'The Dandy Brewing Co.' with outdoor patio seating, string lights, and a sign indicating the bar is inside.
  • Nighttime exterior of The Dandy Brewing Co. building with lit string lights along the roofline, brick facade, and illuminated sign. Windows show interior with lit decor. Trees and cloudy sky in background.
  • Building with a sign that reads 'THE DANDY BREWING CO.' lit by exterior lights at dusk, with a clear sky and sparse clouds above.
  • Exterior view of The Dandy Brewing Co. building at dusk, illuminated with string lights along the roofline, with patio seating, a parked car in front, and a darkening sky overhead.

CAFES

  • Nighttime exterior of a building with large glass windows and a sign that reads 'DEVILLE'. The building is decorated with colorful LED string lights along the roofline. Inside, warm lighting reveals framed artwork and plants, creating a cozy atmosphere.
  • Nighttime exterior view of a modern commercial building named 'Deville' with large glass windows, black brick walls, and green LED string lights along the roofline.
  • Nighttime view of a modern restaurant with large glass windows, illuminated by interior and exterior lights, with a sign reading 'Deville' and decorated with multicolored Christmas lights along the roofline.
  • Exterior of a restaurant called Devillic with large windows showing the interior, illuminated by interior and exterior lighting, at night
  • Nighttime exterior of a modern restaurant with large glass windows, illuminated interior, red string lights along the roofline, and a sign that says 'Deville'.
  • Night view of a modern cafe named Devile with large glass windows, black exterior walls, and decorative string lights on the roofline.
  • Night view of a modern building with large glass windows, illuminated with exterior lights, sign reading 'DeVille', and interior decor visible through the windows.
  • Night view of a modern café or restaurant named Deville, with large glass windows revealing inside seating, interior lights, and plants, on a city street.
  • Night view of a coffee shop named DEVILLE with illuminated sign, large glass windows showing indoorplants and interior, lit ceiling lights, and a menu board inside.

RETAIL STORES

  • Nighttime view of a commercial shopping center with illuminated signage for Popeyes, Pana Express, and The Chopped Leaf, including a parking lot with cars and visible handicapped parking signs.
  • Commercial building with signs for Noodlebox, Sierra Springs Dental, and Chatters Hair Beauty Salon. The building is illuminated at dusk, with parked cars and a handicap parking sign in front.
  • Night view of London Drugs store with illuminated sign, parking lot in front, and a dark sky in the background.
  • Exterior of a Bell store at dusk, with a blue sign, windows, and an illuminated 'Open' sign in the window, decorated with red and blue outdoor string lights.

HotelS

  • Night scene of an outdoor structure with illuminated multicolored Christmas lights along the edges, a yellow clearance sign indicating 12 feet 6 inches, and a row of buildings and cars in the background.
  • Night view of Courtyard by Marriott hotel illuminated with colorful Christmas lights around the entrance.
  • Night view of a modern hotel building with illuminated signage that reads 'Courtyard Marriott.' The entrance features a blue canopy with a clearance sign, potted plants, and a person walking nearby. The building has multiple balconies and windows, with exterior lighting highlighting architectural details.
  • Night view of the Courtyard Marriott hotel exterior with illuminated sign and entrance lit by string lights.
  • Night view of a modern hotel building named Courtyard by Marriott, with illuminated signage and decorative exterior lighting, entrance with potted plants, bicycle, and a vehicle in the foreground.
  • Night view of a modern building with illuminated exterior and LED lights along the edges, with adjacent multi-story buildings in the background.
  • Nighttime view of an outdoor building entrance with blue exterior wall panel, trim lights, a white vehicle, potted plants, and a sign with a stylized eye logo reading 'gemstone lights' and 'smart outdoor lighting'.
  • Nighttime view of a modern building with illuminated signage and colorful LED strip lights along the edge of a dark structure in the foreground.
  • Close-up of colorful LED string lights on ceiling tiles, with a logo from gemstone lights.
  • Nighttime exterior view of a building with blue LED string lights on the overhang ceiling, spotlights on the walls, and a potted plant near the entrance.
  • Night view of an outdoor ceiling decorated with red and blue LED string lights, adjacent to a building with a yellow clearance height sign, and a logo for gemstone lights.
  • Nighttime exterior view of a building entrance decorated with red and blue string lights along the ceiling and a tall blue column. There are potted plants and a sign with the text 'gemstone lights' in the foreground.
  • Night view of the exterior of a Marriott Courtyard hotel with illuminated signage and decorative lights on the building corner.
  • Night view of Courtyard Marriott hotel exterior with illuminated signage, lit entrance, and purple accent lighting.
  • Night view of a modern hotel building with blue exterior and illuminated signs that read 'COURTYARD Marriott.' The entrance features purple string lights and plants.

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