Lighting Concepts
1931 S. Beretania St.
Hours: Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tel: 955-9955 |
If
you haven’t visited Lighting Concepts, you’re missing quite an
experience. Lighting Concepts is a new lighting source for Hawaii. This
two-story light emporium features a diversity of appurtenances and
modern concepts from a multitude of lighting companies. It also offers
custom artwork by local artisans. Owner Tom Ogawa and his friendly
staff are well informed and readily share their expertise with clients
and contractors.
Entering
the showroom is extraordinary. Light piano music plays softly, and
water fountains provide relaxing sounds and a tranquil atmosphere.
Lighting fixtures, lamps and chandeliers greet customers brightly. The
flooring is clean and vast; the colors of the walls are unobtrusive.
Exquisite wall clocks hang. The lighting fixtures, however, are the
most striking elements. Observing one remarkable display, a customer
declares, “They look like jewels hanging from the ceiling.”
Ogawa says, “We want to give each client a look that suits their personality.
We determine that by getting to know them and taking a look at what currently is in their home interiors.”
Recently
Ogawa has found success working with Geoff Lee, a Hawaii-based
glassblower who makes one-of-a-kind vases. This fusion of vases and
lamps is highly inventive. Ogawa demonstrates by placing a bulb inside
one of the finely textured glassworks. The bulb glows warmly from
behind the purple glass. “They look good when they’re on and off,”
explains Ogawa. He smiles amicably. “[Lee and I] have found success and
are really growing.” |
