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Lighting Companies & Designers in San Carlos

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Featured Reviews for Lighting Companies & Designers in San Carlos

Kanika Design
Lighting Companies & Designers in San Carlos
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsDecember 29, 2012
“I hired Kanika to do the interior design for my new rental apartment. Kanika worked very hard and produced an outstanding result. I love my new living space. Everything looks great, and very comfy. She has a great eye for design, and got everything done under budget. I would highly recommend her services.”
Design Matters
Lighting Companies & Designers in San Carlos
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsDecember 29, 2012
“How wonderful to have a decorator who does not provide cookie-cutter designs. She looked at our home, listened to who we are and what we wanted and provided us with choices. From our slate entry to our new floors to the built-ins in the family room to our granite in the kitchen and bathroom, it all ties together to provide a warm, comfortable home. We get so many compliments, I think we may have the design others want to copy.”
building Lab, inc.
Lighting Companies & Designers in San Carlos
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsJanuary 28, 2013
“Buildind Lab provided both design and build services for a stand alone au-pair suite at our property. Stephen Shoup was personally involved through the effort. He and his team's commitment to quality, detail and excellence was indeed stellar. They understood us as clients and our needs and specific tastes. They truly listened and reacted with speed. They stuck to their original budget and timeline. Above everything else, their strive for perfection and desire to exceed expectations is indicative about the ethic and pride they bring to their work, day-in and day-out. In short it was an absolute pleasure to work with them and we would highly recommend them.”
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The most popular Lighting Company Services in San Carlos are:
  • Lighting Design
  • Lighting Sales
There are 315 Lighting professionals, registered on Houzz in San Carlos.

Here are the best times for buying lighting fixtures in San Carlos if you want to find a good deal:

  1. January: Post-holiday sales offer discounts on lighting fixtures, furniture, and storage essentials.
  2. February: Continue furniture sales and deals on electronics, including smart lighting.
  3. July: Summer furniture sales, plus end-of-summer clearance for outdoor lighting fixtures.
  4. August: Another peak for furniture sales, with potential discounts on lighting fixtures.
  5. Holiday Weekends: Presidents Day and Labor Day often have special sales events.
  6. End-of-Year Clearance: Look for lighting fixture deals as retailers clear out inventory.

By checking local lighting stores in San Carlos, you can find great deals on lighting fixtures and save money.

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A well-lit home is essential for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Lighting designers will analyze your San Carlos, CA home's layout, structure and needs to create an effective lighting plan throughout your home. Though electrical engineers or interior designers can take on the task of outfitting your home with the appropriate lighting services, a professional San Carlos lighting designer explores lighting as a technique.

What is a lighting plan designer?


Lighting designers often have a knowledge of physics, optics, ergonomics and environmental issues along with an eye for construction and design, allowing them to devise lighting plans that not only improve visibility but create hierarchies, dynamics and a mood within a space. Often working in conjunction with an architect or interior designer, lighting companies will work to incorporate reflective surfaces and integrate daylight. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of lighting showrooms & sales: Interior Designers & Decorators, Design-Build Firms, Electricians.

Think about how you plan to use each area of your San Carlos, CA home. It's important to communicate to your California lighting designer which space will be used as an office and which will be a media room, for example, as these will require very different lighting services. In addition, consider how you'd prefer to control the lights. Lighting technology today includes dimmers, sensors, photocells (that let lights react to the amount of daylight in a space), programmable scene controls (that let you program different settings for varied lighting) and whole-house lighting controls (that let you control all or a portion of your home's lights from one source), allowing you to tailor your lighting controls however you wish.

Be wary of electricians or sales reps posing as lighting designers. Identify professional lighting companies by finding out whether they're involved in lighting programs or associations such as the International Association of Lighting Designers, and confirming that they have LC (Lighting Certification) or CLC (Certified Lighting Consultant) credentials.

Questions to ask a prospective lighting designer:


  • How long have you been in the business?
  • How many projects like mine have you completed?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Are you licensed and insured?
  • Are you a participant of any professional programs or associations?
  • How do you charge, and what does that include?
  • Can you give me a written estimate?
  • What do your services include?
  • When can the job get done?
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget? What about when there are changes to materials or labor pricing?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?

Find a lighting designer on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to San Carlos, CA lighting contractors and lighting installers. You can also look through San Carlos, CA photos by style to find a lighting design you like, then contact the designer.