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Elevating New England Homes with Artfully Designed Outdoor Lighting
Custom outdoor lighting solutions tailored for your home — free estimate in minutes.
At Beautification Through Illumination, we are a family-owned landscape lighting company proudly serving the North Shore and Southern New Hampshire. For over 38 years, we have blended artistry with thoughtful design to create custom lighting solutions that enhance each property’s character and elevate the experience of coming home after dark.
38+ Years Experience • Certified Lighting Technicians • Lifetime Fixture Warranty • Family Owned & Operated
WHO WE ARE
Beautification Through Illumination is a family-owned outdoor lighting company built on more than 38 years of experience and a simple philosophy: great lighting should enhance a property, not overpower it.
We approach every project with a designer’s eye, using light intentionally to highlight architecture, reveal the natural beauty of the landscape, and create outdoor spaces that feel warm, welcoming, and effortless after dark.
Our less-is-more approach means every fixture has a purpose. The result is a lighting design that feels as though it has always belonged there.
How we can help
Thoughtful lighting can completely change how your home feels after dark. We design custom lighting systems that highlight architecture, guide walkways, bring landscapes to life and make outdoor spaces more enjoyable — all without overwhelming the property.
We provide:
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Path Lighting
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Up Lighting
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Tree Lighting
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Bistro Lighting
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Patio Lighting
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Outdoor Kitchen/Bar Lighting
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Pool Lighting
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Driveway Lighting
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Pond Lighting
Outdoor Lighting Designed with Purpose
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Serving the north shore, New Hampshire seacoast, greater Boston and the metrowest areas
From historic seaside homes to modern landscapes, our team proudly provides professional outdoor lighting design and installation throughout Marblehead, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Ipswich, Newbury, Exeter, Andover, Rockport, Gloucester, Rye, Portsmouth, Framingham and surrounding communities.
a leader in landscape lighting design
BTI is led by Sean Curran, a nationally recognized leader in the landscape lighting industry.
With decades of hands-on experience, Sean’s work extends beyond individual projects—helping shape best practices, education, and standards for outdoor lighting professionals across the country.
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Past President, Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP)
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Current AOLP Co-Chair for the Certification of Low Voltage Lighting Technicians program
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Featured in Irrigation & Lighting Magazine
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38+ Years of Landscape Lighting Experience
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Sean and his team at BTI were an absolute pleasure to work with. They came to the table with good ideas and were very open minded and flexible about accepting my thoughts. Their execution was outstanding and follow up was flawless. I would highly recommend them for any landscape lighting projects you might have.
Jerry S.
Sean was wonderful to work with and so knowledgeable about the different types of lighting and how they’ll benefit certain areas of my yard. He’s so easy going to work with and always pleasant. I only wish we had hired him earlier because he made us love our yard again. We are so very happy with the new lighting and the way our house looks in the evening. Thank you Sean, and BTI !!!
Stephanie K.
BTI brought a level of professionalism, excellence and integrity to the project at our Veterans Memorial Park in Ipswich, MA. It was important for our project to meet our highest regards for the respect and honor of our enhancement / improvement project and BTI listened to our demands....meeting and exceeding our expectations. Quality results on the highest level.
Larry J.
Sean is a great communicator and always does a top notch job. He knows how to create whatever you need in the way of lighting and has lots of ideas. I highly recommend him!
Christian P.
See Your Lighting Before You Commit
We believe outdoor lighting should be seen, not imagined. That’s why BTI offers evening demonstrations, allowing you to experience how thoughtful lighting enhances your home and landscape before moving forward. It’s a collaborative, hands-on process designed to ensure the final result feels natural and intentional.