Cedar pergola and stone outdoor fireplace glowing with warm light over a paver patio at night

Never Underestimate the Healing Power of Proper Lighting

Never underestimate the healing power of proper lighting. Soft, warm light turns your backyard into a calm evening retreat.

Cedar pergola and stone outdoor fireplace glowing with warm light over a paver patio at night

There Are Technicians and There Are Artists: Joe Is an Artist Whose Palette Is Light

Clients explain what makes Joe a landscape lighting artist: creative layouts, careful craftsmanship and honest advice.

Flagstone patio with a glowing fire pit, lit stone pillars and uplit Japanese maples beside a deck stair at dusk

Creating a Nighttime Oasis with Landscape Lighting

Many homeowners invest a great deal in a beautiful backyard oasis. Architectural features, hardscaping, pools, ponds and waterfalls all play a part. So do palm trees, grasses, bamboo screens, Japanese maples and zen gardens. The only problem is that after sunset, it all disappears into the night. Creating a nighttime oasis with landscape lighting brings … Continue reading Creating a Nighttime Oasis with Landscape Lighting →

Stone patio at night with a glowing table lantern, softly lit shrubs and tall uplit trees in the woods beyond

Witness the Magic: Patio Lighting in Raleigh at Sunset

Witness the magic of outdoor landscape lighting from your own backyard patio. You and your family are gathered outside. Burgers on the grill are almost ready. The sunset fades into the night sky. Then, almost magically, your property becomes your own resort oasis. Thoughtful patio lighting in Raleigh makes moments like this possible. What does … Continue reading Witness the Magic: Patio Lighting in Raleigh at Sunset →

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Vision Is More Powerful Than History: Replacing Old Landscape Lighting

Vision is more powerful than history. I was reminded of this during a recent meeting with a homeowner at a beautiful home. I receive many calls about removing old landscape lighting systems. Replacing old landscape lighting starts with a new way of seeing your property. Homeowners often only know what they have seen for years. … Continue reading Vision Is More Powerful Than History: Replacing Old Landscape Lighting →

Creating Your Own Resort Oasis with Landscape Lighting

You don't need to travel to a resort to feel like you're on vacation. The right backyard oasis lighting can bring that feeling home. After dark, soft light turns a pool, patio and garden into a private retreat. Here's how Lite Visions creates it. What makes backyard oasis lighting feel like a resort? Resorts rarely … Continue reading Creating Your Own Resort Oasis with Landscape Lighting →

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

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 … Continue reading Custom Landscape Lighting Design in Raleigh: From Lighting the Stars to Lighting Under the Stars →