Differentiated offering combining extensive industry expertise, effective and efficient resources, and purpose-built processes will help simplify projects, strengthen partnerships, and elevate every space.
FORT MYERS, FL – MAY 6, 2025 — Founded by seasoned lighting professionals, Illuminated Lighting Design is a purpose-driven lighting design services firm built to elevate the experience of light in luxury environments. Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Illuminated Lighting Design partners with discerning integrators, architects, builders, and designers both locally and nationally to deliver lighting solutions that are personal, purposeful, and practical. With a refined, process-driven approach, the Illuminated Lighting Design team ensures each project is expertly tailored, accurately specified, seamlessly integrated, and delivered on time and on budget.
“At Illuminated Lighting Design, we believe that exceptional lighting doesn’t just happen—it’s the result of a clear, intentional process that makes the entire experience better for everyone involved,” said Lynne Stambouly, Principal Founder of Illuminated Lighting Design (ILDS). “We created ILDS to provide a higher standard of service, one where design, specification, project management, and client experience are handled with the professionalism and precision our integration partners deserve.”
Built on the expertise of accomplished industry veterans who come to lighting design from mutually complementary perspectives, founding partners Lynne Stambouly, Bruce Clark, and Curtis Searles bring together decades of design, integration, and project delivery experience to ensure flawless results for every project. Their method prioritizes clarity, communication, and collaboration, offering integration professionals a trusted lighting design partner who truly understands the pressures and expectations of the luxury residential and boutique commercial markets.
“We recognized a real need for a firm that can be counted on to support integrators, builders, architects, and designers in a way that not only elevates their projects but also makes their jobs easier,” added Bruce Clark, Design Principal. “Illuminated Lighting Design streamlines the process, mitigates risks, and enhances the client experience through intentional, well-executed lighting strategies that make a meaningful difference. And we do it in a way that makes the process enjoyable for everyone involved.”
From beautifully understated residential designs to fully tailored commercial installations, Illuminated Lighting Design’s offerings include comprehensive services that address every phase of a project—from concept through to completion. Their proprietary processes ensure design excellence while maintaining transparency, responsiveness, and predictability throughout the entire project lifecycle.
“Our goal is simple but powerful: to remove the guesswork and frustration from lighting design and deliver solutions that exceed expectations,” said Curtis Searles, Managing Principal. “We work hand-in-hand with integration firms, fellow designers, the trades and project clients to ensure that lighting is not just a finishing touch, but a foundational element that contributes to the successful execution of any space.”
The Illuminated Lighting Design team is uniquely qualified to lead the market:
- Lynne Stambouly brings almost four decades of client-facing expertise, having occupied just about every role in the lighting industry, including sales, design, product procurement, and project management, now delivering lighting design that is rooted in both artistic and functional wisdom.
- Bruce Clark adds a diversely creative, and technically innovative background to lighting design with exceptional technical depth, compassionate imagination, with a lighting career focused on developing the lighting capacity of the custom integration and system design community.
- Curtis Searles offers extensive industry knowledge with over twenty-five years in the lighting and construction industry developing a well-earned reputation for ensuring that projects are executed with timely and budgetary precision. He brings his mission-focused passion and deep, hands-on experience to both the technical and implementation sides of the business.
With a philosophy anchored in passion, partnership, and professional results, Illuminated Lighting Design is setting a new benchmark for lighting design collaboration. Integration professionals seeking a reliable, talented, and trustworthy partner team will find a seamless and supportive experience when working with the Illuminated team.
To learn more about Illuminated Lighting Design, visit www.illuminatedlightingdesign.com, contact [email protected], and listen to Lynne and Bruce discuss ILDS on a recent episode of the AV Trade Talk podcast on Spotify.
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About Illuminated Lighting Design (ILDS)
Illuminated Lighting Design transforms residential spaces with custom lighting solutions that balance style, functionality, and innovation. Backed by more than a century of combined experience, our award-winning team partners with homeowners, designers, and integration firms to create lighting designs that elevate ambiance, lifestyle, and property value. Based in Naples, Florida and serving projects around the world, we deliver exceptional results through a proven, process-driven approach. Visit illuminatedlightingdesign.com to learn more.
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For more information about Illuminated Lighting Design contact Katye McGregor Bennett of KMB Communications by calling 406-446-1283 or emailing [email protected].