Lighting By Design

We have worked with Paul over last 3 years, while selecting light fixtures for our new home, outdoor lighting for landscaping and more recently for finishing basemen. His advice and attention to detail is invaluable. The store has excellent selection, communication with the staff is prompt and courteous. The prices justifiy the quality. They sent a replacement and installed the fixture without charge when one of the LED stopped working. I would go back again without hesitation for future needs.

Paul and the entire staff at Lighting by Design were exceptional. Our builder recommended LBD and from the moment I walked I to the first meeting I couldn’t have been more impressed. Paul was very patient, as I had a number of selections to make and it required three separate meetings. Every single selection is amazing and it is one of the first things people compliment when they come to visit.

Our architect recommended Lighting By Design and I couldn't have been happier with the choice. Paul took as much time as was needed to understand our goals and tastes, and to make sure our lighting choices were aligned with both our style and our budget. He was particularly patient with us as we had our three teen and tween kids articulate what they wanted as well, and make their selection. He also study our blueprints and made other incredibly helpful suggestions.

Our designer recommended Lighting by design as we needed assistance choosing fixtures in the midst of renovating our older home filled with character and history. In our initial meeting with Paul it quickly became obvious we were in good hands. He took the time to understand the type of home we were renovating and its theme. He worked with us choosing fixtures room by room, paying attention to details of each. He organized the recommendations (an extensive number) online, easily accessible by us after our meeting. We felt great confidence in the quality and thoroughness of the recommendations and at that point stopped searching elsewhere, proceeding fully with Lighting by design. The service, follow through amd communication in finalizing the order and picking it up was extraordinary. Punctual, detail oriented, all we could have asked for. I strongly recommend anyone in need of making wise lighting choices for their project to go see Paul and team. You will be more than satisfied as you experience their commitment to putting the customer first.

Paul took so much stress and worry off my shoulders. He personally went over to my home that was being built to look at every single place I would need a light fixture. He knew the exact size and type of light I needed. I was so in over my head with having to pick 53 light fixtures and he made it so easy. He figured out my taste within a few minutes and options and guided me in each selection. My only regret was the fact that I wish I had contacted him at the very beginning so he could have done the walk through with the electrician to help me place everything. He is so intelligent and knows what he is doing. He is so genuinely kind and such a joy to work with!

Paul Mihranian and the entire Lighting By Design team were fantastic during our home building project. Their expertise, patience and attention to detail went above and beyond my expectations. I was always greeted warmly when walking into the showroom. Paul's knowledge is far beyond design. He understands the entire building process; from deadlines, budgets and construction. I will always use LBD for all my lighting and electrical needs!

I have worked with Lighting By Design on many client projects and will continue doing so, hopefully, for many years and projects to come. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The owner, Paul, has a wealth of knowledge about products, placement and anything and everything a designer or homeowner needs to know and understand to properly and beautifully light a space.

5++++ We are building a house and Lighting by Design is by far our very favorite partner in this process. Paul in particular has spent countless hours with us understanding our lighting requirements, making invaluable suggestions and providing detailed drawings for the builder and electricians to follow. They go way beyond what a typical Lighting company does. They are patient and have the best bed-side manner anyone could ever ask for. It has been a pleasure working with them to build our dream house and I recommend them very highly. Nobody better out there. We are a customer for life!

In 2014 my recently widowed mother-in-law purchased a Victorian home in desperate need of interior and exterior renovations. (see "Elegant Victorian Revival in West Chester"). I was honored and quite nervous when she chose me as the interior designer for the project. During my first meeting with Paul, I knew I was in good hands. I had used Lighting by Design for many personal projects, but had never had the privilege of working with Paul. I honestly thought we would choose some fixtures together, and I would be on my way. But Paul came to the home and put together a full lighting plan including recessed lighting, sconces, chandeliers, task lighting and more. He created scenes in each room to achieve the perfect amount of lighting to create the perfect setting for that room. Designing a home for a family member is unique because I actually get to enjoy the home after it's completed. And this home is magnificent. There isn't a fixture I would change or a room that isn't lighting perfection. My mother-in-law is extremely happy in her new home and we are both very grateful we worked with Paul and Lighting by Design on this project. A huge "thank you" to everyone at Lighting by Design!

We built a new home in 2016 and worked with Paul from Lighting by Design for both our interior and exterior lighting. Paul was amazing on numerous levels! With only our architectural plans as input, he guided us in selecting all our lighting needs. Several of his design recommendations stand out for me. We insisted on a square-framed pendent lighting for the kitchen of our 2 story Colonial. Paul relayed a personal story to us about his kids jumping up and down on the 2nd floor causing their kitchen pendents to go out of alignment. Great story and we love the circle-framed pendents in our kitchen! We have beautiful french doors looking out onto our back patio from our breakfast room. We needed a chandelier above the table. Paul scanned the room and said you don't want to put a chandelier there and obstruct that beautiful view. Trust me as the owner of the store if I don't want to sale you something it is because I know it won't look good. Paul also recommended this unique fixture for the large white space on the back of our house. We would never have thought of this idea and every time we look at it we just say "Wow!" Paul had lots of great lighting suggestions and many of the products were available to see at his showroom including some very unique pieces to help customize our home. His wealth of knowledge about lighting design was invaluable in helping us select pieces that fit perfectly with the style of our home. Paul is both charming and amusing! We were very comfortable working with him. He made our time at Lighting By Design both successful and fun!

Without exception, Paul, the owner, and all staff at Lighting By Design have been a delight. Their advice as we planned the lighting design for the home we built was impeccable; and, after building was finished, they expertly guided our choice of lighting for artworks in that home. They are a “lighting store” but they are much more. A visit to their store reveals objects to complement the home at any season. We have never been able to resist such objets d’art when we have visited during the Christmas season. In every respect Lighting by Design is our chosen lighting store and our place to go for a fun browse.

Paul at Lighting By Design is exceptional! My husband and I recently completed a 14 month renovation of our beautiful main line home. Working with Paul was one of the most enjoyable experiences throughout the course of the project. Paul has a remarkable eye for design. He understands what is required for the scale of each room and helped us flawlessly ensure a beautifully cohesive look throughout. I have referred Paul to several others and would recommend him to anyone! I look forward to continuing to work with him on future projects! Our Sincerest Thanks!