The Quiet Architecture of Light.
Designing atmosphere through light.
Award-winning architectural lighting design for luxury residential, historic renovation, and hospitality spaces across Texas and beyond. We believe light is the first thing you feel in a room and the last thing you remember.
We treat light as part of the architecture, not an afterthought.
At Martin Sunday Lighting Design, we approach lighting as both an art and a science. Light defines how tall a ceiling feels, brings out the texture of plaster, stone, and wood, and supports the natural rhythm of the day.
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 is to illuminate lives through the intentional and artistic use of light.
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. Each one informs every custom lighting design we create.
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
Layered Light: A Gallery Preview
A curated look at how layered lighting shapes homes, restaurants, and hospitality spaces across Texas and beyond.
Party House Lightning Design
Event and entertainment lighting with flexible scenes that set the mood for gatherings, from intimate dinners to lively celebrations.
Westerman Project
Residential lighting design with layers of light that enhance architectural details and support daily routines.
Warehouse 72
Hospitality and event space lighting with flexible scenes for dining and gatherings.
Annabelle’s Restaurant
Restaurant lighting that shapes mood, directs attention, and supports the guest journey from arrival to departure.
Art of the World Gallery
Lighting design with high color rendering fixtures that show art and materials as they truly are.
Brompton Lightning Design
Hospitality lighting with signature lighting moments that reflect the brand. Project title spelling matches the live site and is held for MSLD confirmation.
From private residences to restaurants and hotels, each commission represents a unique collaboration between architecture, craft, and light.
For four decades we have practiced the craft of designing light so completely that it disappears into the architecture, and only its effect remains. We join your project at schematic design, work as a peer of your architect and interior designer, and stay through the final evening on site, when every fixture is aimed and every scene is set.
Featuring recent work including Turner's Cut Restaurant, Prime 131 Restaurant, Benny Chow's Restaurant, Bentwater Residential, and Architect's Home.
A Snapshot of Our Process
Our proven process ensures clarity, collaboration, and confidence at every stage of the project.
This hands-on approach is what sets us apart as a leading Houston lighting designer and trusted partner across Texas.
The Foundations of Our Work
Three pillars that guide every decision, every design, and every collaboration across our studio.
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.
