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David Kandell
Local Guide
Recently
The installers were total professionals and the buried wires are absolutely invisible. Designer Jay nailed it — we're eager to do the backyard next.
Holiday Lighting
Hands-off holiday lighting, every season.
Fully managed, commercial-grade seasonal lighting for homes and businesses across Indiana, Illinois, and lower Michigan — including roof lines. We design it, install it, support it, take it down, and store it.
Overview
Holiday lights without the ladder.
Holiday lighting "tag" jobs — quick installs at the end of a landscaping crew's day — rarely deliver the design or longevity homeowners hope for. We approach holiday lighting the same way we approach landscape lighting: custom design, commercial-grade product, professional install, and full season support.
Book by mid-September for the best install dates.
Key Benefits
Why homeowners hand it over to us.
Fully managed
Design, install, support, take-down, and storage — we handle every piece, every season.
Commercial-grade
Heavy-duty bulbs and strands built to look great through winter weather.
Roof lines included
Our crews work confidently on roof lines that most homeowners can't reach safely.
Off-season storage
We store your lights between seasons so they're ready and protected for next year.
Our Process
Five steps. One trusted team.
- 1Free consultation and a custom seasonal lighting design.
- 2Professional installation of commercial-grade lighting, including roof lines.
- 3In-season support to keep the display looking its best.
- 4Post-season take-down handled entirely by our team.
- 5Off-season storage of the lights until the next holiday season.
Why Landscape Illumination
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.
Google Reviews
What our clients say
4.8· Based on 345+ Google reviews
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Josh Bachman
Verified customer
Recently
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.
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Nick Hrisomalos
Local Guide
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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.
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Shorewood Forest Homeowner
Lakefront project
Recently
Lighting across the covered porch, pergola, pool area, stone walls, and tree-line. Every light placed with purpose. The property is unrecognizable after dark.
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Crown Point Client
Whole-property design
Recently
From the first consultation through nighttime adjustment, the process was organized and well-managed. Darrin is hands-on and the crew was meticulous.
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Indianapolis Client
Holiday + landscape lighting
Recently
They handle both our landscape lighting and holiday display. One trusted team for the whole property, all year. Communication is excellent.