★★★★★
“They did a wonderful job! In spite of a street light at the corner of the property, the lighting is vivid and highlights the landscaping beautifully.”
— Diane HarrisonGoogle ReviewArchitectural Lighting • Landscape Lighting • Lanai Lighting • Outdoor Audio
Illuminate Landscape Designs creates custom outdoor lighting and audio systems for homeowners in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota, Parrish, and surrounding Southwest Florida communities. Every project is designed around the home, the landscape, and the way you want your property to look and feel after dark.
Real Illuminate projects. Real Southwest Florida homes. Every system is designed around the property instead of forcing the home into a standard lighting package.
Architectural + landscape lighting
See how a design that includes both the home and landscaping creates a more complete transformation after dark.
Architecture + curb appeal
Strategic illumination brings depth and dimension to the home without making the property look over-lit.
Outdoor living lighting
Warm-white lighting creates a finished, inviting atmosphere for the lanai and pool area while keeping the lighting integrated with the space.
“They did a wonderful job! In spite of a street light at the corner of the property, the lighting is vivid and highlights the landscaping beautifully.”
— Diane HarrisonGoogle Review“The entire process was seamless and outstanding. Fitz, Kim & Bennett did exceptional work. They were precise, meticulous and went above and beyond the work to be performed. The lights look great and give a beautiful and tranquil ambiance to our pool area.”
— Ana DownesGoogle Review“Our house went from looking haunted & dark to tropical in one day… One of the best investments on our Rosedale home.”
— Linda CourtneyGoogle ReviewGreat outdoor lighting is not about adding more fixtures. It is about putting the right light in the right place so your home looks intentional, balanced and beautiful after dark.
Why Homeowners Choose Professional Outdoor Lighting
Designed Around Your Home
Every system is designed around your architecture, landscaping, viewing angles, brightness, and how you use the property.
Premium Materials. Professional Installation.
We use professional-grade fixtures and components selected for Florida conditions, installed with attention to detail and long-term serviceability.
Service After the Installation
Our relationship doesn’t end when the lights turn on. We provide ongoing support and maintenance to help your system continue performing beautifully.
Custom lighting designed to reveal your home’s architecture, landscaping, and curb appeal after dark.
Warm-white and color-changing lighting that makes your lanai, pool cage, and outdoor living spaces more enjoyable after sunset.
Discreet landscape speakers and subwoofers designed to deliver balanced sound throughout your outdoor living space.
1. Start the Conversation
Tell us what you love about your home, what you want to improve, and how you use your outdoor spaces.
2. Design Your System
We walk the property with you, study the architecture and landscaping, and develop a custom lighting plan with a clear proposal.
3. Professional Installation
Our team installs your system with careful attention to fixture placement, wiring, controls, and the finished appearance of your property.
The best outdoor lighting should not look like a collection of fixtures. It should reveal the architecture, landscaping, and character of your home after dark. That is why every Illuminate project begins with the property—not a prebuilt package. We design the system around what deserves attention, how the home is viewed, and the atmosphere you want to create.
Our Guiding Principle
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16
Explore our outdoor lighting services and local expertise in Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Sarasota, Ellenton, Bradenton, and Anna Maria Island.
Illuminate Landscape Designs provides custom outdoor lighting for Lakewood Ranch homes, including landscape lighting, architectural lighting, pathway lighting, palm and tree lighting, garage and peak lighting, pool cage and lanai lighting, and smart lighting controls. We design each system specifically for the home and landscape using professional-grade, energy-efficient LED lighting designed for Florida's outdoor environment.
Yes. Professional LED landscape lighting uses significantly less energy than traditional outdoor lighting. We design systems to provide the right amount of light while minimizing wasted energy, glare and unnecessary light. Smart controls and timers can also manage when the system turns on and off.
Yes. Our outdoor audio systems use professional-grade landscape speakers and subwoofers designed for outdoor environments, including Florida heat, humidity and rain. Speaker placement is designed to provide balanced sound throughout the outdoor living area.
Illuminate Landscape Designs installs professional-grade outdoor audio systems from trusted manufacturers including Origin Acoustics and other premium brands. We design each system around the size and layout of the property.
Yes. We routinely install lighting in established landscapes while minimizing disruption to lawns, plants, pavers and other outdoor features. We can also add to, redesign or upgrade many existing low-voltage lighting systems.
Yes. We provide landscape lighting repair and maintenance throughout Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota and surrounding areas. We troubleshoot wiring and fixture problems, replace damaged components, clean lenses, reset timers and smart controls, and service many systems installed by other companies.
The cost depends on the size of the property, number and type of fixtures, installation requirements and the overall design. After evaluating your property and discussing your goals, we provide a detailed proposal designed specifically for your home.
Yes. Smart-control options can let you manage schedules, timers, dimming and compatible lighting features from your phone. We recommend controls based on the system design and how you want to use your outdoor spaces.
There is no ideal fixture count for every home. The right number depends on the architecture, landscaping, property size, focal points and the effect you want to create. We design for balance and visual impact rather than simply adding more fixtures.
Our standard professional lighting systems include a 10-year material warranty and a 1-year labor warranty. Your proposal identifies the warranty coverage that applies to the equipment included in your project.
Yes. A nighttime demonstration can help you experience the proposed lighting effect on your own property before moving forward. Our demonstration fee is $295 and is refundable with the purchase of your lighting project.
Installation time depends on the size and complexity of the project. Many residential projects can be completed efficiently once the design and installation date are confirmed. We review the expected schedule with you as part of the proposal process.
See What’s Possible With Your Home
Meet with Illuminate Landscape Designs to discuss your property, what you’d like to improve, and the look you want to create after dark. You’ll receive custom recommendations designed around your home—not a one-size-fits-all package.
No high-pressure sales pitch. Just professional guidance and a clear path forward.