Lightstyles

What Lightstyles does

Lightstyles is a specialty lighting retailer and design services firm founded in 1986 and headquartered in Orange, California. The company operates two physical showrooms — in Orange and Costa Mesa — and an online catalog (catalog.lightstyles.com), distributing indoor and outdoor lighting products including LED fixtures, ceiling lights, wall lights, exterior and landscape lighting, lamps, ceiling fans, lighting components (dimmers, switches, adapters), and complementary home accents and furniture. The firm curates premium brand partners including Arteriors, Modern Forms, Palecek, Schonbek, and Visual Comfort & Co, and operates LED Experience Centers that allow customers to evaluate products in person.

The company's revenue model combines one-time product sales through showrooms and e-commerce with professional architectural lighting design services offered in two tiers: Lighting Plan Only and Full Service Plan (which includes phased site-visit implementation). A dedicated Trade Professional program targets interior designers, builders, architects, contractors, and electricians, featuring a 3% annual incentive rebate (with a $2,500 minimum qualifier), a Partner Elite tier for accounts exceeding $100,000 in annual qualifying purchases, and dedicated account and project management. The go-to-market is relationship-driven and sales-led, anchored on showroom consultation and a hybrid segmentation spanning luxury residential homeowners, trade professionals, and commercial/hospitality clients (e.g., The Drake, The Yellow Chilli).

Lightstyles is 100% employee-owned and operates as a subsidiary of BMD, a diversified parent described as a nationwide company. The firm serves Orange County and Southern California, including Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Dana Point, with public-facing claims of being the largest lighting selection in Southern California. ALA-accredited lighting specialists staff the showrooms, and the customer base is anchored in the luxury residential segment with selected commercial and hospitality projects.

Name

Lightstyles

Legal name

Lightstyles

Website

https://lightstyles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lightstyles is an employee-owned specialty lighting retailer and design firm founded in 1986, operating two showrooms in Orange County, California to serve luxury residential trade professionals and homeowners with premium indoor, outdoor, and landscape lighting products plus architectural lighting design services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lighting Products and Design Services

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Landscape Lighting Retail (Path, Flood, Security, Deck) (CRAIAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ), Architectural/Recessed & Track Lighting Retail (CRAIAHAH), Landscape Accent & Uplighting (Trees/Facades) Installation (HSAIAHAE), Lamps Retail (Table, Floor, Desk) (CRAIAHAE)

Keywords

• Residential lighting products
• Commercial lighting design
• Landscape lighting solutions
• Architectural lighting services
• LED lighting fixtures

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lighting Fixture Sales: Sale of indoor and outdoor lighting products including ceiling lights, wall lights, lamps, landscape lighting, LED products, ceiling fans, and lighting components through physical showrooms and online catalog.
2. Lighting Design Services: Professional architectural lighting design consulting services offered in two tiers: Lighting Plan Only (review plans, provide completed lighting plan and product specifications) and Full Service Plan (architectural lighting purchased from company with site visits through project completion).
3. Trade Professional Programs: Partner Rewards Program offering 3% annual incentive rebate on qualifying purchases for trade professionals. Elite tier requires $100,000+ annual qualifying purchases for elevated support including private showroom access and dedicated account management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lightstyles is a Southern California lighting retailer and design services provider that sells indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, LED products, ceiling fans, lamps, landscape lighting, electrical components, and home accents through two physical showrooms (Orange and Costa Mesa) and an online catalog. The company also provides professional architectural lighting design services, including phased lighting plan development and on-site project consultation for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. It serves both retail consumers and trade professionals through dedicated programs.

Product overview

Lightstyles operates as a brick-and-mortar lighting retail business with a comprehensive indoor and outdoor lighting portfolio. The core offering includes LED lighting, ceiling fans, ceiling lighting, wall lighting, lamps, exterior lighting, landscape lighting, and lighting components (dimmers, switches, adapters). Additional products include home accents and furniture. The company also provides professional architectural lighting design services with phased implementation support. Lightstyles serves both retail homeowners and trade professionals (designers, builders, architects, contractors) through showrooms in Orange and Costa Mesa, California. The company is 100% employee-owned and part of BMD's growing family of companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LED Lighting LED lighting products for indoor and outdoor residential and commercial applications, including ENERGY STAR rated products offering energy efficiency with up to 75% less energy consumption and 25x longer lifespan compared to incandescent lighting.
• Ceiling Lighting Ceiling-mounted light fixtures that set the tone for room style, from bold statement pieces to minimalist designs, providing task lighting and safe navigation throughout residential and commercial spaces.
• Wall Lighting Wall-mounted fixtures serving various functions including task lighting in bathrooms, ambient lighting in dining rooms, and general lighting in hallways.
• Lamps Table and floor lamps for creating specific moods and targeted task lighting, available in various styles to complement room decor.
• Exterior Lighting Outdoor lighting products designed to enhance property curb appeal, provide safety, and set ambiance for outdoor spaces, available in multiple styles.
• Landscape Lighting Outdoor garden and yard lighting solutions that extend living space and create beautiful scenes across seasons.
• Ceiling Fans Energy-efficient ceiling fans in styles ranging from contemporary to Victorian, often incorporating multiple light sources for room comfort and energy savings.
• Lighting Components Electrical components including dimmers, switches, adapters, and related accessories tailored for contractors and electricians.
• Lighting Design Services Professional architectural lighting design consultation and implementation services for homeowners, builders, contractors, and interior designers, including detailed lighting plans with symbols legend, switch leg and dimmer indications, construction notes, phased site visits, and product specifications. Offered in two tiers: Lighting Plan Only (consultation and plan only) and Full Service Plan (lighting purchased from Lightstyles with on-site visits through project completion).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 75% less energy and up to 25 times longer lifespan compared to incandescent lighting with ENERGY STAR rated LED products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ArteriorscoreOthersBrand partner providing premium decorative lighting and home furnishings. Lightstyles showcases Arteriors products in their showrooms as part of their extensive lighting collection.
• Modern FormscoreOthersModern Forms is a premium lighting brand known for contemporary and architectural lighting designs. Lightstyles features their products as part of their curated lighting selection.
• PalecekcoreOthersBrand partner specializing in artisan-crafted lighting with natural materials. Lightstyles includes Palecek in their portfolio of lighting partners.
• SchonbekcoreOthersHistoric luxury lighting brand known for crystal chandeliers and decorative fixtures. Lightstyles offers Schonbek products as part of their premium lighting selection.
• Visual Comfort & CocoreOthersMajor lighting manufacturer offering extensive range of styles from traditional to contemporary. Lightstyles features Visual Comfort & Co products in their showrooms.
• Builders Source Appliance GallerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership combining luxury kitchen appliances with architectural lighting in the Costa Mesa showroom location. The partnership simplifies sourcing for trade professionals and supports luxury residential project execution.
• BMD (Building for Life's Moments)coreOthersBMD is the parent company of Lightstyles, described as a nationwide company with the purpose of 'building for life's moments.' Lightstyles is part of BMD's growing family of companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lamps Plus: Largest specialty lighting retailer in the United States with a national showroom footprint and e-commerce platform. Comparable through its broad lighting assortment spanning indoor, outdoor, and ceiling fans, but operates at vastly greater scale and broader price points than Lightstyles.

Direct peers

• Shades of Light: Online specialty retailer focused on decorative and architectural lighting, fixtures, ceiling fans, and home accents. Comparable through its broad premium lighting assortment and trade/consumer dual-channel model, though it lacks physical showrooms.
• Schoolhouse: Direct-to-consumer lighting and home goods brand with showrooms, offering designer-driven fixtures across indoor and outdoor categories. Comparable through premium positioning, brand-driven storytelling, and a physical-plus-digital retail model targeting design-aware consumers.
• Circa Lighting: Luxury lighting retailer (sister company to Visual Comfort & Co, one of Lightstyles' key brand partners) specializing in premium decorative and architectural fixtures with strong designer/trade relationships. Closely comparable to Lightstyles' luxury residential focus and Visual Comfort & Co brand alignment.
• Lumens: Leading online lighting and home furnishings retailer offering premium and contemporary lighting from many of the same designer brands carried by Lightstyles. Comparable through its premium assortment, design-savvy customer base, and trade-friendly service model.
• Rejuvenation: Lighting and home furnishings retailer owned by RH (Restoration Hardware), offering premium decorative and architectural lighting through showrooms and online with strong design services and trade support. Comparable through premium positioning, showroom-led GTM, and trade professional programs.
• YLighting: Online specialty lighting retailer (now operated under Lumens) that focuses on premium and modern lighting fixtures from similar high-end brands, with concierge-style service for trade and consumers. Highly comparable to Lightstyles' premium positioning and brand partner roster.

Regional players

• The Lighting Center: Regional lighting showroom operator serving trade professionals and consumers with architectural, decorative, and outdoor lighting. Comparable through the showroom-based, trade-relationship-driven GTM model, though typically operating in different geographic markets.
• Wolfers Lighting: Long-standing New England-based luxury lighting showroom with deep relationships to designers, builders, and architects in its region. Operates an analogous trade-professional-driven model with showroom-led specification, but does not overlap geographically with Lightstyles' Orange County territory.

Others

• Visual Comfort & Co: Major premium lighting manufacturer and one of Lightstyles' most important brand partners, with a growing direct showroom/trade business. Relevant as both supplier and adjacent competitor, with overlap on luxury residential projects and designer channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lightstylesca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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