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Seattle Home Lighting Design and Upgrades

Properly lighting your home ensures you can see where you need to and can impact how you feel in any given room. If you want to add more lights, change your fixtures, or add landscape lighting to make your Seattle back yard bright and safe, the team at Mirsky Electric is here to help you create the lighting design and upgrade of your dreams.

Lighting Design

Lighting design is more than ensuring your house is well lit. Lighting design encompasses the type of light you can incorporate into your plan, what kinds of fixtures you install, and how bright the lights are.

Types of Lighting

There are different ways to light a room, and each room may need a different type. Often, you’ll combine different types of lighting in your design to achieve the optimal effect.

Ambient lighting

The general lighting of a room

Accent lighting

Lighting small areas, like a side table or artwork

Task lighting

Extra light when you need to focus on a specific task

Examples

Some darker areas may require extra light. Task lighting can help reduce eye strain and make it easier to see what you’re doing. Pendant lamps over your kitchen island and lights under the upper cabinets are some examples of task lighting. Lighting up your home office to reduce eye strain is another.

Lighting Brands

Popular brands include Juno, Seagull, dweLED, Rejuvenation, Schoolhouse, Kichler, Hinkley, Sonneman, and WAC Lighting. 

 

Lighting Upgrades

A lighting upgrade is the process of replacing an old lighting system with a new one, or replacing existing light fixtures and bulbs with more efficient or better quality options. The most common type of lighting upgrade used is LED or Light-Emitting Diode.

Reasons to consider upgrading your lighting include:

  • Energy savings 

Lighting upgrades can help reduce operating costs and increase energy efficiency.

  • Improved light quality

Better lighting can improve the quality of light for customers, which can lead to increased productivity and safety.

  • Longer lifespan

LED bulbs can last much longer than incandescent or CFL bulbs, which can help reduce maintenance costs.

  • Home value

Upgrading the lighting in your home’s entryway can make a great first impression and increase its value.

  • Smart home technology

Smart home technologies allow you to control your lighting from anywhere, and program schedules and dimmers.

  • When upgrading your lighting, you can consider the following: 

Make sure the replacement bulbs are compatible with the sockets in your existing fixtures. You may also need to replace your dimmer switch with one compatible for the bulb type. 

  • Improve lighting for dark days. 

Installing additional lighting can make your home brighter wherever you need it most. This makes it easier to see, can elevate your mood, and make your space warmer.

Popular LED bulb brands include Philips, GE, Satco, Cree, Lithonia, and Sylvania.

What Kinds of Lighting Design and Upgrade Services Does Mirsky Electric Offer?

No matter what kind of lighting design or lighting upgrades you’re looking for, Mirsky Electric can help you create a functional design. Some of our services include:

  • Recessed lighting
  • Ceiling fans 
  • Chandeliers
  • Sconces
  • Pendants
  • Dimmers 
  • Lighting controls

We can even help you design and upgrade your outdoor and landscape lighting.

Our Lighting Design and Upgrade Process

Our team understands that each room has special lighting needs. What works in a bathroom may not work in the living room or kitchen. Our electricians will work with you to design a lighting system that best suits your specific needs.

1. Consultation

We start with a personalized consultation to understand your budget, goals, and lighting needs. We’ll assess the existing circuits and lighting, point out where you would benefit from more light, and what your lighting design and upgrade plan should look like. We can also give you advice on which lighting or dimmer brand options are best suited for your project. 

2. Design and Select

Once you’ve selected a plan, you can choose the fixtures, finishes, and lighting design that works for you.

3. Installation

Our team handles every aspect of the installation with precision. Whether it’s a single light fixture or we’re upgrading your whole house, our team will oversee the job from start to finish, keeping you informed every step of the way.

Why Choose Mirsky Electric for Lighting Designs and Upgrades

Since 1997, Mirsky Electric has been dedicated to providing high-quality electrical service with 100% customer satisfaction. Our licensed and bonded team of electricians brings over a century of collective experience and a passion for electricity to everything we do, driven by honesty, integrity, and efficiency.

We are true professionals, passionate about our craft, and love working together to make a great first impression when invited into your home. We take pride in our work, from using green building practices to offering free service quotes. The positive reviews and reputation we’ve built reflect our dedication to these principles and our unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience through energy, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic.

We only use brand names of products that we trust. For example Leviton, Lutron, Pass & Seymour Legrand, Square D, Cutler Hammer, G.E., and Siemens.

Get a Free Quote Today

Ready to take the next step? Our team is ready to help you design a lighting plan that makes your home bright and functional and fits your personal style and budget.

Give yourself the lighting design you deserve. Contact our trusted professionals today and let Mirsky Electric handle the rest.

FAQs About Lighting Design and Upgrades

Do you also upgrade electrical outlets, wires, and systems?

Yes, we can help bring all aspects of your electrical system up to code.

What if I have an unusual space I want to light?

We can help with any lighting challenge you throw our way. We’ll assess the space and give you the best recommendation to light it.

Can you install smart lighting controls?

Yes, we are certified to install Lutron, Leviton, and Pass & Seymour Legrand lighting control systems.

Do you patch and paint?

We can happily provide referrals to contractors who specialize in patching and painting.

I have an older home. What kind of lighting design and upgrades will work for me?

With the right amount of access to the interior of walls, ceilings, and attic space, any lighting upgrade within your budget is doable.