The Outdoor Illumination Difference
It’s not just light to us. It’s art.
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Experience the Joy of Nighttime Magic.
Artistically-driven architectural and landscape lighting by Outdoor Illumination.
we will help you to build a dream
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You’ll feel the breathtaking beauty of being enveloped in light after its dark.
Watch as your guests are overwhelmed by your uniquely lit outdoor entertainment areas.
Know your family and friends can safely enjoy the world outside after the sun goes down.
[ Outdoor Lighting Wilmington, North Carolina ] Carefully planned.
Carefully planned.
Uniquely designed.
Flawlessly executed.
Feel the Magic
Outdoor Illumination of the Carolinas captures the magic of the night with high-end, thoughtfully designed lighting solutions for your property. We specialize in tapping into the characteristics of your home or business, to make the night come to life.
How It Works
The Outdoor Illumination Difference
It’s not just light to us. It’s art.
The Outdoor Illumination Promise
Every night at dusk your lights come on – all at once –
night after night when they’re supposed to.
Here's What People are Saying
Wow, what John and George’s team created turned our nice backyard space in the daytime into a mini-resort setting at night. We could not be happier!
Mike L.
Wilmington, NC
Each night at sundown, I’m so thankful and appreciative to have met you and to enjoy the results of your amazing creativity. Thank you so much.
Paula Corbett
Wilmington, NC
George at Outdoor Illumination is very artistic, creative, reliable, and easy to work with. Our night lightscape he installed continues to produce many compliments.
Bonnie W.
Southport, NCThe Outdoor Illumination Promise
We commit to delivering a custom, high-end design to every project, executing the installation flawlessly, and maintaining it for the life of your system.
Welcome to Outdoor Illumination
Wilmington’s Premier Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Illumination of the Carolinas, founded in 2005 by George Hartner and his wife, Jane Cockrell, is a beacon of creativity in artistic outdoor lighting. Specializing in commercial projects and residential estates, Outdoor Illumination’s designs have graced many spaces, ranging from the enchanting landscapes of Airlie Gardens to the sleek modernity of Audi Cape Fear. Other well-known projects include Eagle Point Golf Course, Hotel Ballast, Kenan Chapel in Landfall, and countless others. At the heart of Outdoor Illumination’s work lies a profound passion for lighting. It transcends mere illumination; it’s an art form, an opportunity to infuse spaces with ambiance and allure. “I see it as an art much more than a science,” Hartner remarks. “I love to be at the projects the first time we turn on the lights. There is magic in that moment.” At Outdoor Illumination of the Carolinas, we don’t just illuminate spaces; we illuminate experiences. With artistic vision and dedication to excellence, every project is a masterpiece waiting to be unveiled. Join us in bringing light, beauty, and magic to the outdoors.“Reality is to be found in lightness and darkness.”
~ Pablo Picasso
“Why is it called ‘after dark’
when it really is ‘after light’?”
~ George Carlin
“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”
~Confucius
“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.”
~Aaron Rose
“May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out.”
~J.R.R. Tolkien
As beautiful after dark as it is during the day.
The Following Organizations Have Put Their Trust in Ootdoor Illumination
