Custom Landscape Lighting Design in Raleigh: From Lighting the Stars to Lighting Under the Stars

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No two properties are alike, so no two lighting plans should be either. That’s the heart of custom landscape lighting design in Raleigh. At Lite Visions, every system is designed for one home and one family. Joe Yanulevich likes to say he went from lighting up the stars to lighting under the stars.

What is custom landscape lighting design?

Custom design starts with your property, not a template. We study the trees, architecture, walkways and outdoor living spaces. Then we decide what deserves attention and what should stay in soft shadow. The goal is a beautiful backdrop you can enjoy every evening.

View from a covered porch at dusk to a pool deck, with warm uplit red Japanese maples and evergreens across the lawn
Creating an outdoor backdrop with lighting

How is a custom design different from a standard installation?

A standard installation often places one fixture per feature, lit from one side. That can leave trees looking flat. A custom design goes further. In particular, we consider:

  • Lamp types: the right beam and output for each feature.
  • Shielding: hiding the light source so you see the glow, not the bulb.
  • Angles: lighting key features from more than one side for depth.
  • Balance: soft, low light across the whole scene, with no glare.

Our signature look is warm 2700K light. As a result, your home glows instead of shouting.

White arbor and garden gate at night, lit warmly from above, opening onto a softly lit backyard lawn and trees

Where do the theatrical techniques come from?

Joe spent more than 35 years in live entertainment lighting. His projects ranged from symphony performances to major arena tours. He has also earned Masters of Landscape Lighting recognition. We use many of the same theatrical techniques to create softly lit scenes outdoors.

You can read more about that journey in Joe’s concert and theatrical lighting background. For the artistic side, see My Paintbrush Is the Illumination of the Landscape.

Cherub fountain statue softly uplit beside a brick-edged lily pond, with warm light on lattice fencing and garden plants

How do you start a custom landscape lighting design in Raleigh?

We primarily work in the Raleigh area. Joe designs every system himself. Every project starts with a daytime walk of your property. After installation, he returns at night to fine-tune the aiming.

Ready to get on our schedule? Contact Lite Visions to book a daytime consultation.

Give us a call: Nine one Nine-518-9950

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