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Lighting design is hard — and a little intimidating. When done well, it brightens a room, sets a mood, and illuminates important task areas. It can also highlight beautiful artwork or provide security. It is the backdrop against which the rest of a home comes alive. It’s beauty and function. Todd Pearsall and his team at Filament Lighting & Home take the mystery out of lighting design. Owner Todd Pearsall is well known and well respected for his exceptional design sense and original ideas. He and his team have become a valued resource for the design community; they work with builders, architects, stagers and designers, as well as individuals. Todd has been in the business for 21 years; and he recently opened a stunning new showroom in Edina. He located there to be convenient and accessible to his clients, as well as to highlight some beautiful lighting applications. The space is inviting and the team knowledgeable. Todd has vowed, however, to “never move again!” Filament carries hundreds of lighting lines and can provide access to artisans that design bespoke pieces. “I like to show something from every manufacturer possible, so I can demonstrate quality, size and scale, and finishes,” said Todd. “If we don’t have a particular product, we can still create a visual image of how it will fit into a particular environment.” Recently Todd added a few furnishings, sofas, side tables and other accessories to the showroom. He is rapidly becoming a “must visit” location for ideas for remodelers and new homeowners alike. All of the sales people at Filament have a design degree and have completed the lighting specialist certification from the American Lighting Association. When working with clients, they spend time to get to know you, your style, and how you use, or plan to use, each area of your home. From there, they make suggestions based on their product knowledge. They also work within the budget you establish and provide in-home consultations, when needed. Todd’s journey to becoming a business owner came via farming in Illinois with his family. “I had a desire to open and run my own business, so I moved to Minnesota, where there were more opportunities,” explained Todd. “After spending a few years in other showrooms in the Twin Cities, I struck out on my own. Lighting is a passion; and I love my work.” Todd takes great pride when a client comes into the showroom, afraid and overwhelmed by the lighting process, and leaves saying that it was a favorite part of their building process. When asked about mistakes that people often make, Todd points to exterior lighting that is too small and not in keeping with the scale of the home and garage. He also chuckles when asked about hanging a chandelier over the tub. “That’s a total non-starter,” said Todd. “Not only is it against code in Minnesota, it’s impossible to hang a 30 inch tall fixture when you have 8 foot ceilings!” Todd’s commitment to creativity, excellence and good design has created long-standing relationships. One of his first clients lived in three homes over the years; Todd and his team designed the lighting for each of them. When his client retired years later, she brought together all of her favorite people, including him, to build an amazing home in Florida. Add Filament Lighting & Home to your list of resources for home renovation, remodel or new builds. Todd and his team are sure to make lighting a fun experience! 32 www.filamentlighting.com
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