The installers were total professionals and the buried wires are absolutely invisible. Designer Jay nailed it — we're eager to do the backyard next.
Schedule your free consultation.
Quotes are always free. Reach us by phone, email, or the form below — we typically respond same-day during business hours.
Schedule your free on-site consultation
Tell us about your property and what you'd like to illuminate. We'll reach out to schedule a complimentary on-site visit and a custom design.
Outdoor lighting is all we do
We're not a landscaper that installs lights on the side. We're the Midwest's dedicated outdoor lighting specialist — and it shows in every fixture, beam, and finished project.
27+ Years of Specialization
Outdoor lighting is the company's only business — not a sideline of a larger landscaping operation. Founded in 2000 by Darrin Selking.
Award-winning craftsmanship
Three-time Kichler North American Contractor of the Year (2008, 2012, 2019) and inducted into the Kichler Landscape Lighting Hall of Fame in 2025.
Custom design, every time
Every system is tailored to your home, architecture, and how you live in the space. No templates, no copy-paste designs.
Premium products
Vista and Kichler fixtures, UL 1838-approved stainless steel transformers, 3M direct-bury splice kits, and LED lamps with a 15-year warranty.
Industry-leading warranties
Lifetime warranty on stainless steel transformers, 15-year minimum on LED light sources, plus manufacturer warranties on every fixture.
Founder-led service
Darrin designs, plans, and is involved in the installation of every system — and personally responds to every Google review.
What our clients say
Hired Landscape Illumination for the front yard, then again for the backyard after we built a new deck. The team is very responsive and fast. Highly recommend.
Impressed by every facet. Alex responded fast with online design and color options. Installer Walt and his crew were courteous and detail-focused — one of the best-managed companies I've dealt with.
Lighting across the covered porch, pergola, pool area, stone walls, and tree-line. Every light placed with purpose. The property is unrecognizable after dark.
From the first consultation through nighttime adjustment, the process was organized and well-managed. Darrin is hands-on and the crew was meticulous.
They handle both our landscape lighting and holiday display. One trusted team for the whole property, all year. Communication is excellent.
A meticulous 5-step process
From the first walk-through to the moment your lights come on for the first time.
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Free Consultation
We meet on-site, walk the property, and learn what you want illuminated.
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Custom Design
A tailored lighting design and itemized proposal for your home and budget.
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Installation
Fixtures, transformers, and wiring installed by our crews — cable hidden, no trenching.
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After-Dark Adjustment
We return at night to fine-tune aim, intensity, and shadows on every fixture.
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Warranty & Care
Industry-leading warranties plus optional yearly maintenance and phased additions.
