About Us
Martin Sunday Lighting Design is an award-winning architectural lighting design firm serving Houston, Austin, and Dallas, specializing in custom lighting solutions for residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces.
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With over four decades of experience, our team approaches lighting as both an art and a science. We believe lighting has the power to shape how a space feels, functions, and is experienced, from enhancing architectural details to improving comfort, efficiency, and longterm value.
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As trusted lighting designers, we collaborate closely with homeowners, architects, builders, and interior designers to create layered lighting plans that are visually striking, technically sound, and thoughtfully executed from concept to completion.
Our Mission
Our mission is to illuminate lives through the intentional and artistic use of light.
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At Martin Sunday Lighting Design, we design lighting that elevates everyday environments into
extraordinary experiences while remaining mindful of budget, energy efficiency, and long-term performance. We aim to make professional lighting design an attainable luxury, delivering solutions that enhance beauty, improve functionality, and stand the test of time.
Our 12 Principles
Our work is guided by a set of principles that define how we
design, collaborate, and deliver exceptional results.
Light should enhance architecture, not overpower it
Collaboration leads to stronger outcomes
Every space deserves a purposeful lighting plan
Quality fixtures and placement matter
Layered lighting creates depth, comfort, and flexibility
Subtlety often creates the most impactful results
Design must balance beauty and performance
Lighting should feel effortless, never distracting
Lighting should evolve with how a space is used
Innovation should serve function, not trends
Thoughtful planning saves time and money long-term
Great lighting is experienced, not just seen
These principles inform every custom lighting design we create, whether for a private residence or a large-scale commercial project.
A Snapshot of Our Process
Our proven process ensures clarity, collaboration, and confidence at every stage of the project.
Discovery & Consultation
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We begin by understanding the space, goals, budget, and how the environment will be used whether residential, commercial, or hospitality.
Design & Planning
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Our lighting designers create a comprehensive, layered lighting plan tailored to the architecture and function of the space.
Coordination & Collaboration
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We work alongside architects, builders, interior designers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration.
Implementation & Support
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We remain involved through installation, focusing, and post-project adjustments to ensure the lighting performs exactly as intended.
This hands-on approach is what sets us apart as a leading Houston lighting designer and trusted partner across Texas.
Trust & Collaboration
Successful lighting design starts with trust. The best results come from open communication and close collaboration with our clients and project partners.
By remaining involved from concept through completion, we ensure lighting plans are executed correctly, efficiently, and with long-term performance in mind.
Excellence in Design
Lighting design is more than selecting fixtures. It’s about creating atmosphere, balance, and visual harmony. Our team brings decades of architectural lighting design expertise to every project, delivering solutions that elevate spaces while enhancing comfort, usability, and visual impact.
Quality & Longevity
We design lighting systems that are built to last. From fixture selection to placement and control systems, every decision is made with durability, efficiency, and future flexibility in mind, helping clients save money and avoid costly revisions over time.
Our Services
Martin Sunday Lighting Design offers comprehensive residential, commercial, and hospitality
lighting design services throughout Houston, Austin, and Dallas.
Residential Lighting Design
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Custom lighting solutions for new builds, remodels, kitchens, bathrooms, closets, cabinets, and garages designed to enhance comfort, beauty, and everyday living.
Commercial Lighting Design
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Lighting plans for corporate offices, healthcare facilities, art galleries, retail spaces, and mixed-use environments that support productivity, branding, and functionality.
Hospitality Lighting Design
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Expert lighting design for restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues, creating memorable guest experiences through carefully layered and atmospheric lighting.
Residential Lighting Design
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Custom lighting solutions for new builds, remodels, kitchens, bathrooms, closets, cabinets, and garages designed to enhance comfort, beauty, and everyday living.
Commercial Lighting Design
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Lighting plans for corporate offices, healthcare facilities, art galleries, retail spaces, and mixed-use environments that support productivity, branding, and functionality.
Hospitality Lighting Design
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Expert lighting design for restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues, creating memorable guest experiences through carefully layered and atmospheric lighting.
Each service is supported by detailed planning, collaborative execution, and a commitment to excellence that defines our work.