Designing with Light

People can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to build a great home, and then see it for only half the day. Why? By dusk those painstaking architectural details disappear into shadow.

With a background in commercial construction, Bob Curtis was determined to avoid that mistake when building himself an 11,000-square-foot custom home on Lake Norman. “The home reflects that Arts and Crafts period,” he explains, “and I wanted a custom lighting package to highlight its features, in addition to maximizing the home’s functionality at night.”

Through his homebuilder, Patrick Joseph and Associates, Curtis was put in touch with Hans Joubert, president of Lighting & Bulbs Unlimited in Charlotte. As a specialist in lighting applications, the company could provide the solutions Curtis was seeking. “We collaborated on the lighting design,” Curtis relates, “and could accommodate every detail.”

A company named Lighting & Bulbs Unlimited is “expected to have a depth of knowledge about a broad range of products,” admits Joubert. But just as important, it brings to the table not only a knowledge of lumens and foot-candles. “We also know architectural lighting design,” he explains, “and how light can enhance all the details of your home.”

Of course, the lights also must be functional. “You can’t just stick a receptacle in the ceiling, pop in a bulb, and assume you’ll get a right fit,” Joubert points out. Lighting isn’t one-size-fits-all. “If you don’t have the understanding of light sources the fixtures could be inefficient or even obsolete.”

In addition to lighting design and on-site consulting services, Lighting and Bulbs Unlimited offers a wide variety of light fixtures from traditional to contemporary styles. “We have the largest selection of specialty light bulbs for needs such as medical, dental and even marine applications,” Joubert states. “And we go the extra mile to make sure our clients know exactly how to
maintain the lighting.” After installation every homeowner is given a customized replacement manual that details each light fixture and the appropriate bulbs.

Certified by the American Lighting Association, Joubert is called upon for both new home construction and remodeling projects. From onsite consulting and energy surveys, to comprehensive lighting design, “We don’t just give you lighting,” he notes. “We give you a custom-designed lighting package that’s suited to your home and to the style you want to project.”?

See how Lighting & Bulbs Unlimited can meet your lighting needs by calling 704-845-8844, visiting lbuonline.com, or stopping by their showrooms at 1730 D Matthews Township Parkway in Matthews, and 1300 South Tryon Street in Charlotte.