Seattle Home Lighting Installation, Design, and Upgrades
The right lighting changes how a room feels, how easy it is to use, and how your home looks at different times of day. Whether you’re adding fixtures, replacing outdated equipment, or planning a full lighting redesign, Mirsky Electric has served Seattle homeowners since 1997 with professional, code-compliant, energy-efficient lighting installation and design. Reach out today to schedule a free estimate!
Lighting Design and Upgrade Services for Seattle Homes
Lighting design is the process of planning how every room in your home will be lit, considering purpose, brightness, angle, direction, and fixture type. A well-executed plan layers three types of light:
Ambient light
For general brightness throughout every room of your home
Task lighting
For focused activities like cooking, reading, or working
Accent lighting
To draw attention to artwork, architectural details, or key features.
Done right, this layering makes rooms feel larger, more comfortable, and more intentional. It can also meaningfully improve energy efficiency, mood, and how guests experience your home.
Our Home Lighting Installation Services
Installation quality determines whether that design actually performs. Poor wiring, incompatible dimmers, or incorrectly placed fixtures can undermine even a well-conceived plan. Working with electricians with expertise in both lighting design and installation means your plan is evaluated for real-world feasibility from the start.
Mirsky Electric handles both sides: we help you develop a lighting plan that works room by room, then execute it with licensed, code-compliant electrical work. There’s no handoff between a designer who doesn’t know your wiring and a contractor who doesn’t know your vision.
Recessed Lighting
Clean and flush with the ceiling, recessed fixtures are one of the most versatile lighting options for Seattle homes. We design and install LED recessed lights in kitchens, living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms, creating even illumination without cluttering your ceilings.
Chandeliers
A chandelier can define the character of a dining room, entryway, or living space. We handle all wiring, mounting, and electrical work required to ensure safety for chandelier installations of any size or weight.
Pendant Lighting
Pendant lights add focused light and visual interest over kitchen islands, breakfast bars, and reading nooks. We install single pendants and multi-pendant arrangements, including the wiring and circuit work needed to support them.
Sconce Installation
Wall sconces provide layered light in hallways, bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms. We handle all mounting and wiring, ensuring each fixture is properly supported and safely connected.
Ceiling Fan Installation
A ceiling fan with integrated lighting adds comfort and energy efficiency to bedrooms, living rooms, and covered outdoor spaces. We install ceiling fans in homes where no existing ceiling box is present, including the wiring needed to support combined fan and light operation.
Under-Cabinet Lighting
Under-cabinet lighting eliminates shadows on kitchen countertops and makes task work easier. We install hardwired LED strip lights and puck lights under upper cabinets, connected to your home’s electrical system for a clean, cord-free finish.
Dimmer & Lighting Controls
Dimmers give you precise control over ambiance and energy use throughout your home. We install Lutron, Leviton, and Pass & Seymour Legrand dimmer switches compatible with LED fixtures, ensuring smooth, flicker-free performance.
Smart Lighting
Smart lighting lets you adjust brightness, set schedules, and control fixtures remotely from your phone or voice assistant. We install and configure smart switches, dimmers, and bulbs that integrate with your existing home automation system.
LED Upgrades & Retrofits
Replacing incandescent or fluorescent fixtures with modern LED lighting reduces energy use and extends maintenance intervals. We retrofit existing fixtures and install new LED housings throughout your home, matching color temperature and brightness to each room’s function.
Landscape & Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting extends the usability of your yard and improves security and curb appeal. We design and install pathway lights, uplights, soffit lighting, and post lights connected to your home’s electrical system.
Accent & Task Lighting
Accent lighting highlights artwork, shelving, and architectural features, while task lighting delivers focused illumination for reading, cooking, and detailed work. We layer both types into your overall lighting plan for rooms that look and function their best.
Replacements and Upgrades
Whether you’re replacing a single outdated fixture or updating lighting throughout the house, we handle all aspects of the swap, including safely disconnecting old wiring, installing new fixtures, and testing every connection before we leave.
Home Lighting Brands We Work With
Mirsky Electric works with brand-name light fixtures, controls, and components we trust and stand behind. When we recommend a product for your home, it’s because we’ve worked with it, we know how it performs, and we’re confident it will hold up. Here are some of the brands we trust for your home lighting design:
- Juno
- Kichler
- WAC Lighting
- dweLED
- Hinkley
- Seagull
- Sonneman
- Rejuvenation
- Schoolhouse
- Lutron
- Leviton
- Pass & Seymour Legrand
- Philips
- GE
- Satco
- Cree
- Sylvania
Our Lighting Design and Upgrade Process
Our team understands that each room has specific lighting needs. What works in a kitchen may not work in a living room or bedroom, and what’s achievable depends on your home’s construction and existing electrical system. Here’s how we approach every project.
1. Consultation
We begin with a walkthrough of your home to understand how each space is used and what your lighting goals are. We assess the existing circuits, fixture placements, and any wiring limitations, point out where additional lighting would make a meaningful difference, and give you a clear picture of what the work will involve before anything is scheduled.
2. Design and Selection
Once we understand your goals, we help you select fixtures, finishes, and a lighting layout that fits the space and your budget. We advise on fixture compatibility, dimmer options, and color temperature so your choices hold up to the way you actually live in your home.
3. Installation
Our licensed electricians handle all wiring, mounting, and circuit work from start to finish. Whether it’s one fixture or a full-home lighting upgrade, we keep you informed at every stage and test every connection before the job is complete.
Why Choose Mirsky Electric for Home Lighting Design and Installation
Mirsky Electric was founded in 1997 by Darrell Mirsky, a master electrician who built the company around a simple premise: specialize in residential electrical work and do it well. Nearly three decades later, that focus hasn’t changed. Every electrician on the team is licensed, no subcontractors, no exceptions, and the collective experience across the crew runs well over a century. When you schedule a lighting project with Mirsky, you’re getting people who have seen a lot of homes and solved a lot of problems.
What that looks like in practice is straightforward. We show up when we say we will. We give you a realistic quote before any work begins. We explain what we’re doing and why. And we don’t consider a job finished until every connection has been tested and the work is clean, code-compliant, and performing the way it should. Lighting work done poorly creates real safety risks: loose connections, overloaded circuits, and fixtures installed without proper support. We take that seriously, and our reviews reflect it.
Our Seattle Home Lighting Service Area
Mirsky Electric serves homeowners throughout Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound communities. Our primary Seattle service areas include:
- Ballard
- Magnolia
- Queen Anne
- Green Lake
- University District
- Capitol Hill
- Lake City
- Fremont
- Wallingford
- Phinney Ridge
- Ravenna
- Montlake
- Madison Park
- First Hill
- Central District
- Columbia City
- Seward Park
- Beacon Hill
- Rainier Valley
- Delridge
- White Center
Additional areas we serve
Get a Free Home Lighting Consultation
If you’re ready to improve your home’s lighting, Mirsky Electric is here to help. Whether you’re replacing a single outdated fixture, adding light to darker rooms, or planning a full lighting redesign, our licensed Seattle electricians deliver clean, code-compliant work tailored to your space and budget.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and get started on your new lighting design.
FAQ – Home Lighting Design and Upgrades
Can you work with my existing fixtures, or will I need all new ones?
In many cases, we can work with what you have, especially if you’re upgrading bulbs, adding dimmers, or making targeted changes. When fixture replacement is necessary, we’ll explain why and walk through your options before any work begins.
How long does a lighting upgrade typically take?
Single fixture replacements and dimmer installs are usually completed quickly. Larger projects, like adding recessed lighting across multiple rooms or running new circuits, typically take one to two days, depending on your existing wiring and the scope of the work.
Can you help with unusual spaces or challenging layouts?
Yes. We work through all kinds of lighting challenges, including vaulted ceilings, rooms without existing ceiling boxes, basements, converted attic spaces, and historic homes with limited wall access. We’ll assess the space and give you a realistic plan for what’s achievable.
I have an older home. What kind of lighting design and upgrades will work for me?
Most lighting upgrades are achievable in older Seattle homes with the right access to walls, ceilings, and attic space. We have extensive experience working in homes built in the early 1900s through the mid-century era and know how to modernize lighting systems while working within the constraints of older construction.
Do you also upgrade electrical outlets, wiring, and systems?
Yes. If your lighting project reveals outdated wiring, circuits, or electrical outlets that need attention, we can address those as part of the same project or schedule a follow-up. We bring all electrical work up to the current Seattle code.