Lighting Design in Englewood, Chicago

For gut-rehab renovations, we design the lighting plan as part of the overall electrical scope. The lighting design conversation happens before rough-in, so every box location is planned and executed during framing. We work with the GC on box positioning, confirm switch heights and locations, and rough-in every circuit needed by the full lighting plan before the walls close.

For new construction, we work from the architect's reflected ceiling plan and fixture schedule, or — when there's no designer — help the developer build a practical specification that delivers a modern, energy-efficient result within the project budget.

For 63rd Street and Halsted commercial clients, we design practical, welcoming lighting that serves the business concept. A neighborhood grocery or pharmacy needs bright, clean ambient light. A restaurant or café needs warm, dimmable ambient with targeted accent at tables. We design each scope to serve the business and the customer experience.

• Gut-rehab kitchen — Under-cabinet LED strips, a 4-fixture recessed ambient layer on a dimmer, and a pendant rough-in over the island or dining table — a complete kitchen lighting plan designed from scratch in an open gut-rehab
• Gut-rehab living and dining — Zone-controlled recessed ambient, a pendant position at the dining table, and a switched outlet at the main seating position — a layered plan for the main living space
• New infill bedroom suite — Ceiling fixture on a dimmer, bedside sconce circuits at headboard height, and a walk-in closet light — smart-home-compatible from day one
• Frame house renovation exterior — A porch lantern on a smart timer, motion-sensor rear entry light, and optional front walk pathway lights — welcoming and secure exterior lighting for a renovated Englewood home
• 63rd Street commercial — Warm ambient for a restaurant or café (dimmable, comfortable), bright functional ambient for a pharmacy or grocery, and exterior signage lighting that contributes to the corridor's revitalization character
• Basement home office — Recessed LED cans across the main basement area, a dedicated circuit for workstation equipment, and task lighting at the work surface — turning a below-grade space into a functional and comfortable work environment

Englewood is at a turning point, and the electrical and lighting work happening in the neighborhood now will shape the homes and businesses that serve the community for the next 50 years. We take that responsibility seriously. Every project we do in Englewood gets a pulled permit, a closed inspection, and work that will be there and working correctly long after we've left the site.

We work with community development organizations, INVEST South/West-funded property owners, and private renovation clients. We understand the documentation requirements of grant-funded projects and can structure scopes and billing to align with program timelines.