Meet Daniel Bruno

We are proud to introduce our valued team member, Daniel Bruno, who has been in the lighting industry for thirty-two years. Daniel specializes in high-end, electrical contracts and works with your team of architects and designers to draw up plans for your dream home.

"My focus is on large, high-end, custom homes," Daniel shares. "I work with my clients' crew on plans for architectural lighting, concealed lighting. . . whatever they can visualize, I can provide the materials and the know-how." 

Like Daniel, we at Suffolk Designer Lighting value the privacy of our clients and will not disclose residences, but Daniel's attention to detail and keen eye have not gone unnoticed; his residential projects have graced the covers of Architectural Digest and been featured in some of the top, interior decor magazines. Sparkling Pointe Vineyard, located in the North Fork, is emblematic of the beautiful work Daniel has also done for commercial clients:

Like Amanda, Daniel can be reached at our showroom in Southampton - stop in and say hi if you are in the neighborhood, or give us a call at (631) 283-4800. . . as the weather gets cooler, there is nothing more heartwarming than sitting by the fire and drawing up plans for that dream home you have always wanted. 

Daniel is ready when you are to light it up like a Christmas tree!

Meet Amanda Guglielmi

The Kreitsek Family continues to run Suffolk Designer Lighting, but we could not survive without our loyal, knowledgeable (and spunky!) team. We have worked with them for years - and many of our loyal clients know them well, too - but we're excited to start introducing them here to anyone who has not yet had the pleasure of being assisted by the best team in Southampton. Today we start with Amanda Guglielmi. . .

Amanda Guglielmi

Amanda may wear heels instead of a hard hat (although she's been known to sport the latter, and quite well!) and doesn't pull any punches: "Whatever you need, I can do. I have been in the lighting business for twenty-five years." 

Amanda is sympathetic to clients who are building homes from scratch, and shares, "We see clients frustrated, exhausted, tapped out. There's a lot that goes into a custom home. . .I can walk in there and work with their team just to GC their punch list. . .do a walk through with their AV guy and talk him through how to put a dimmer on all the switches. I've been on projects with thirty men working under me. If they wonder what a woman knows about lighting, I am more than happy to tell them where to put the junction box."

We can't think of anyone - male or female - who will argue with a woman who lists Bumblee Manor, Shelter Island on her list of credentials. Which sections of it did she light up?

"All of it," Amanda responds calmly. "There is a difference between a salesperson and a designer. If you want a salesperson, you go to J.C. Penny."

You get it. She's amazing.

We love Amanda because she's brisk, efficient, incredibly capable, and perhaps the only person you want telling your crew where to put. . . the junction box. Amanda softens, though, as she mentions her daughter, Victoria, age 8: "Her teacher told me that Victoria says I'm the smartest, most powerful woman on the planet." Amanda laughs, but we think the little girl might be on to something. . . 

Victoria, the Kreitsek family and the team at Suffolk Designer Lighting may have to politely concur. Eight-year olds can be bright lights, indeed, and your Mom just might be exactly how you describe her to be. . .

Come say hi if you're in the neighborhood - whether you're in the market for a lamp, or you're looking for that one, magical person who will work with your crew and help the custom house of your dreams finally take shape, Suffolk Designer Lighting is your one-stop shop for all your lighting needs. 

Alexa Hampton: The Language of Interior Design

Congratulations to Alexa Hampton - we think her new book, The Language of Interior Design, is absolutely exquisite. If you haven't stopped by the showroom to look at her incredibly stylish lighting collection, please drop in this weekend.

Alexa Hampton's latest book

We ordered most of her new line at High Point Market and it will be hitting our showroom the minute it ships in, so be sure to check in with us. . . or visit our e-commerce - an Alexa Hampton table lamp is only a mouse click away!

Alexa signs copies of her book for fans

All her signings have been PACKED - deservedly so - the book is a gem - but we were kicked to get a kiss hello. . .

Alexa greets William Kreitsek Jr.

Order your copy today!

Event Lighting

Your home is just the beginning. . .when artist David Foote decided to display his Madonna and Child collection at St. John's Church, he turned to us with a unique vision:

"I want to change every light in the church so the entire space is cast in golden hues."

-David Foote

His wish was our command:

"Working with Suffolk Designer Lighting was literally a brilliant experience. I had a very specific vision that I wanted to acomplish and Billy made it happen by replacing every lightbulb, every fixture - we even lowered the chandeliers at the church - they hadn't been brought down in 60 years! We had a blast working together and I think it shows."

-David Foote

 From state of the art lightbulbs to track lighting in the back room for the works on paper display, from candles to outdoor lighting, we made sure David's vision was realized.

William Kreitsek Jr. with the artist

 Kipton Cronkite and William Kreitsek Jr.

http://www.davidfootestudio.com/mcexpo.html to view video 

The Madonna and Child exhibit is on display through November 27th. . .please go see for yourself, and contact us for your next event.

Lighting is the ultimate bush stroke; let us paint your canvas.