Shingled Cape Cod–style home at dusk with a warmly lit arched entry, glowing windows and soft light on the garden beds

Mastering the Art of Landscape Lighting

Lite Visions Landscape Lighting is Mastering the art of landscape lighting for luxury homeowners in North Carolina

What Do Stage Lighting Techniques Have to Do with Landscape Lighting?

What do concert and stage lighting have in common with landscape lighting? More than you might think. Many of the same stage lighting techniques work beautifully on landscapes. Joe Yanulevich, a Raleigh native and owner of Lite Visions, uses them on every property he lights. Which stage lighting techniques work for landscapes? Joe spent more … Continue reading What Do Stage Lighting Techniques Have to Do with Landscape Lighting? →

Why Hire a Landscape Lighting Company That Does Only Lighting?

Lite Visions does one thing, and we do it right. When you hire a landscape lighting company in Raleigh, that focus matters. Lighting isn't a side service for us. It's the only thing we do. Why does a lighting-only landscape lighting company in Raleigh matter? Joe Yanulevich went from lighting up the stars to lighting … Continue reading Why Hire a Landscape Lighting Company That Does Only 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 →

My Paintbrush Is the Illumination of the Landscape

A painter works with brushes and color. As a landscape lighting artist in Raleigh, Joe Yanulevich works with light. His paintbrush is the illumination of the landscape. Every tree, wall and path becomes part of the picture. What does it mean to paint with light? Painting with light means choosing what to show and what … Continue reading My Paintbrush Is the Illumination of the Landscape →

“An Artist Whose Palette Is Light”: A 5-Star Review on Driveway Lighting

Some of the best driveway lighting in Raleigh doesn't come from the ground at all. It comes from the trees. One client saw that change at her own home, and she shared it in a 5-star Google review. What did this client say about Lite Visions? “Joe is an artist whose palette is light! He … Continue reading “An Artist Whose Palette Is Light”: A 5-Star Review on Driveway Lighting →

Integrated vs. Semi-Integrated vs. Drop-In LED Landscape Lighting

Shopping for LED landscape lighting fixtures in Raleigh? You'll find three main types. There are integrated LED fixtures, semi-integrated LED fixtures, and LED drop-in lamps. Each one looks similar in the yard. However, they differ a lot when it's time for service. Here's the difference in the three. What is an integrated LED fixture? In … Continue reading Integrated vs. Semi-Integrated vs. Drop-In LED Landscape Lighting →

Outdoor Pool Lighting in the Raleigh area

Raleigh homeowners love their sunny days by the pool. With busy schedules, though, many families want to enjoy that space after dusk too. Thoughtful outdoor pool lighting in Raleigh turns your pool area into a warm, welcoming place long after sunset. It also keeps family and guests safe. Joe Yanulevich spent more than 35 years … Continue reading Outdoor Pool Lighting in the Raleigh area →

Good Vs Bad Outdoor Lighting Design

Drive through any neighborhood after dark and you'll see it. Some homes glow softly. Others glare. The difference almost always comes down to a few design choices. Good outdoor lighting design in Raleigh starts with knowing where light belongs, and where it doesn't. Before landscape lighting, Joe Yanulevich spent more than 35 years in concert … Continue reading Good Vs Bad Outdoor Lighting Design →

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Lighting Systems That We Had To Repair or Fix

I don't like having dissatisfied clients. So I built my process around quality control, to stop failures before they happen in the field. If something isn't right for your home, I'll tell you. I won't trade quality or your satisfaction for a sale. Much of the landscape lighting repair Raleigh homeowners call me about traces … Continue reading Lighting Systems That We Had To Repair or Fix →