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157 For more than three decades, Mike Long has been bringing light to life. As the owner and lead designer of LightQuest Outdoor Illumination, Mike blends creativity, craftsmanship, and technical expertise to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. His approach goes far beyond installing fixtures — it's about shaping mood, revealing texture, and crafting moments that connect people to their surroundings in new and meaningful ways. What began as a passion for design and detail has evolved into a signature style recognized throughout Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin. Mike and his team approach every project as a collaboration, listening closely to the homeowner's ILILLIGHTQUEST OUTDOOR ILLUMINATION KENOSHA, WI LightQuest Outdoor Illumination vision, studying the architecture and landscape, and using light as both a tool and an art form. Whether it's a quiet garden path, a stately estate, or a modern outdoor retreat, each design tells a story that comes alive when the sun goes down. At the heart of Mike's work is a simple belief: the best lighting doesn't just illuminate — it inspires. His projects invite people to fall in love with their homes all over again, every single night. ABOVE: For this Winnetka, IL residence, the homeowners wanted their property to feel just as captivating at night as it does during the day. The front façade was designed to radiate timeless elegance—each column, arch, and window softly illuminated to honor the home's classic architecture. FACING PAGE: Around back, a private retreat unfolds with a putting green, pool, and guest house, all bathed in gentle, layered lighting that invites relaxation long after sunset. What began as a desire for curb appeal became a full-property transformation— one that celebrates both play and peacefulness under the same warming glow. Photography by Ethan Corrigan Photography

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