
luminous nw
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About Us
Seattle Home Lighting Specialist | 4X Best of Houzz Winner!
Lighting is what makes a space "work" and feel comfortable and safe. Unfortunately, most spaces don't take advantage of this. We help people use the incredible power of lighting to create areas that fit THEM and what they want to do.
Well-lit spaces are not just for high-end clients, either: additions, remodels, makeovers, new-construction, all of these can benefit greatly from thought-out, personalized lighting. That's what we do.
Services Provided
Lighting Design, Outdoor Lighting Design, Lighting Design Consultation
Areas Served
Alderwood Manor, Ames Lake, Ballard, Bothell, Brier, Cathcart, Clearview, Cottage Lake, Edmonds, Esperance, Everett, Fobes Hill, Inglewood-Finn Hill, Kenmore, Kingsgate, Kingston, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Maltby, Martha Lake, Meadowdale, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, North Creek, Redmond, Seattle, Shoreline, Silver Firs, Snohomish, Woodinville, Woodway, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Medina, Yarrow Point
Awards
+ 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019 Best of Houzz Service Award Winner + International Association of Lighting Designers Member
Featured Review

Janet Reda
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Client
We would have to say the consultation fee was worth every penny and more. We left Nathanael’s office with a detailed lighting plan and are excited to implement all his ideas.Read Full Review
19 Reviews for luminous nw

Janet Reda
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Client
My husband and I met with Nathanael do a lighting consultation on a second story addition to our home. The addition includes a dining area, living room, powder room and butlers pantry plus a stairway to the addition. He asked us a variety of questions and gave thoughtful consideration to each area, including how we would use the space and special features that we would like to highlight. We would have to say the consultation fee was worth every penny and more. We left Nathanael’s office with a detailed lighting plan and are excited to implement all his ideas. Good lighting is so important in creating ambience in a home, we could have never designed the lighting ourselves, definitely worth the investment in our remodel project.
December 5, 2018

Comment from luminous nw:
Thanks, Janet! I can't wait to see pictures of everything when it's done!

Holly Petersen
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Client
I met with Nathanael after our electrician recommended him. Money well spent!
His vision was much appreciated! The design was thorough and practical. He took the time to listen to our needs as a family.
It was the most fun creative process I have had in our renovation! Looking forward to the finished product!
October 23, 2018

Shannon Adamson Interior Design
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Nathanael created a beautiful lighting plan for a residential expansion project I'm working on. The current home is very dark with low-slung ceilings, and Nathanael's vision for creating a more balanced lighting plan will make all the difference in the design. His thoughtful approach focuses on how humans interact with the space in which they live. I'm glad to have such a capable lighting professional in my corner!
January 2, 2018

Corey Dwinnell
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Client
My wife and I had a great experience using Luminous NW. Nathanael had great ideas that we just would not have thought about otherwise. In the end he saved us a fair amount of money. We needed half the lighting we thought we would need. I would highly recommend giving Luminous NW a call if you're planning a remodel.
June 27, 2017

Waldron Designs
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Colleague
I am in an interesting position living and working on an island where finding professionals to come out and consult is extremely difficult. As much as I'd love to be a one-woman show, I appreciate the complexity and importance of excellent lighting design. I was referred to Luminous NW by some colleagues and am thrilled at the exceptional assistance he's provided and his flexible method of working with me virtually on my client's projects. I attribute all lighting design success to Nathanael!
April 29, 2017

Elon
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Client
I asked Nathaniel to do a quick walkthrough of our two downtown Seattle condos focusing on practical and easy to implement suggestions for our lighting. He delivered a ton of practical advice (much more so than the "full service" interior decorator I had been working with) that added a ton of value. Highly recommended.
April 11, 2017

Distinctive Interior Designs
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I have consulted with Nathanael with Luminous Northwest on a few different design projects. He is extremely knowledgeable and helps me to bring the best information to my clients on their design projects.
April 6, 2017

vivgraham
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He recommended placement of lights and types of light fixtures to be considered. I was disappointed that we did not receive a written report. It was an additional cost.
September 14, 2016
Comment from luminous nw:
One of the ways I'm able to make my services more affordable is by not charging for a written report as it takes quite a bit of time, especially for a whole-home project like yours. Drawing-in the lighting on the plans and helping you take your own notes is usually enough to give you and your contractor what you need; if you do need more work, just let me know and I'll try to get you what you need!

tbforbes
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Nathaniel is a lighting consultant. Price was very competitive. Provided written report of recommendations. Recommendation were very constructive and resulted in an improved lighting design of daylight basement remodel.
August 11, 2016

cvs1029
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Nathanael did a great job reviewing and revising an existing lighting plan, as well as recommending key lighting fixtures, for our major home remodel. We were impressed by his his enthusiasm and expertise in the "art" of lighting and space usage, and are extremely happy with the results! We found Nathanael to be super accessible, knowledgeable, and easy to work with, and would definitely consult with him on future projects.
July 22, 2016

diannamacleod
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Client
Luminous designed a lighting plan for my 1000SF modular house. They were efficient, extremely knowledgeable, and clear, which is saying a lot given the complexity of lighting options these days. By the time we were finished, I understood the purpose of lighting and how different lumens create different moods.
February 18, 2016

ctajuliecampbell
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Colleague
Nathanael provided lighting consultation services to us (we are an architectural firm) for a residential project that had some unusual challenges. His low-tech, humanistic approach to lighting overall was so inspiring and reasonable that we brought our clients in to hear his presentation directly. We're incorporating ALL his revisions. We'll be consulting Nathanael on future projects without any hesitation.
December 3, 2015

Board & Vellum
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We have used Luminous NW for a variety of projects and they have added tremendous value and design skills to each project. Nathanael is professional, creative, conscious of budget, and always attentive to detail. He's a true asset to each project and we will continue to use him for our projects. We highly recommend Luminous NW.
July 29, 2015

Tony Toppenberg
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Client
What a great and amazing experience. Nathanael was awesome to work with. He came by and spent a little time talking to us about how we want the house to feel and how we use our lights, what we liked in the past and what we think we want in the our new addition. After a short consultation, he gave us all the ideas he had for the space which we could easily pass on to our contractor for install. It turned out great and we couldn't be happier.
May 22, 2015

Kelly Crow
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Nathanael is wonderful to work with - he knows lighting better than anyone and my kitchen remodel turned out so much better with his consultation on lighting during the design process.
March 18, 2015

Ilse Braun
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I did a phone consulation with this them
I recently redid my living/dining room, but still needed a consultation regarding overhead lighting for my dining room table. Nathanael was very helpful in providing phone consultation. We discussed a wide variety of options, ranging in price, and the pros and cons of both. I appreciated this as it is a small project, and I had difficulty finding someone who was willing to do this size of project. I would highly recommend Nathanael for anyone needing lighting design help with their home decoration projects. I am so glad I used him, and can't wait to see the final result.
June 27, 2014

GT Residential Contracting, LLC
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Colleague
Nathanael has helped several of my remodel/custom home clients with their lighting design. He's also helped me design the lighting for my own home remodel. In each case, he has helped us save money (including covering the cost of his services, which are very reasonable). What I've noticed in working with Nathanael, is that he really knows lighting... and can be super efficient with it. He understands what crazy little things called "lumens" are and he know how to use them. Yep, and he knows the color variance between the different types of lighting and how the different type of lighting products will project light. He applies his knowledge so that when the space is finished... it feels like it should in the space. Each room turns out, just right.
He doesn't over light the space, spending more than is necessary, and increasing the long term operating costs, and he doesn't let something be under-lit and uninspired.
If you're asking whether or not a lighting designer is worth it, I'll say in my experience, its a resounding yes. He's worth every penny.
October 28, 2013Last modified:October 28, 2013

nhenriks
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Client
We worked with Nathanael on lighting for our kitchen remodel. He was professional, thoughtful, and full of ideas we hadn't thought of. We really did learn a lot about both natural and designed lighting, and our finished space is really great, transformed from a cramped, dark 1920's kitchen to an open and welcoming family space. Highly recommend.
May 1, 2013

jhornecker
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Client
We were introduced to Lighting Designer, Nathanael Washam, by our general contractor. At first, we were not convinced that we needed a designer, but after meeting Nathanael and hearing his ideas for lighting our home, we realized that designing the lighting is not something we could do ourselves. Nathanael was good at figuring out our lighting needs based on how we would use individual rooms and he drew a detailed lighting diagram that was invaluable to our electrician. Throughout the process, Nathanael was courteous and friendly. We are very happy with the results and would recommend his services to anyone building or remodeling.
March 21, 2013Last modified:April 1, 2013
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17 Comments
Commented: What hardware is used for the cabinets?I only did the lighting here, but maybe H2D Architecture (project architect) can find that info for you?
February 16, 2018
Commented: HeightEesh! That's tough! Remember that can lights will make the space feel shorter, so use sconces or lamps when possible unless you need it to be really bright. Then you're in a bit of a catch-22! If you ...
February 19, 2017
Commented: Good photo?This is the narrower beam look. It sounds like we want softer (wider) light.
March 21, 2013
Commented: Is it possible?Check out LED tape lighting. SolidApollo even has tape lighting that doesn't require a transformer.
August 7, 2012 in Lighting
Commented: Lighting Design?The reason the stores can offer that lighting design service is because they expect to earn their money on selling lights to you. The designer is coming to you with the intent on using their store's l...
August 5, 2012 in Building a Home
Commented: Lighting plan helpIn areas where you want more intimacy (Family Room, Master Bedroom), light from lamps and sconces increase your feeling of comfort. You don't need to see everything in the room, so overhead lighting s...
July 23, 2012 in Lighting
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Typical Job Cost $250 - 1,000
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My most-popular service is a two-hour consultation for only $400!
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