Lights In A Box
Company Overview
Our unique approach guarantees NO MESS! Most jobs are finished in A SINGLE DAY!
You will be surprised at how this improvement will transform your old ceiling lights, entirely transforming the look of your home. We also perform complete LED lighting upgrades for your entire house.
Every project is personalized and is completed efficiently, cleanly, and effectively.
We cover a large part of the Bay Area, so reach out today for a complimentary estimate and consultation!
In 2005, I launched a company called Affordable Renovations, where we developed a solution for the outdated fluorescent lights in kitchens and bathrooms. Since then, we have finished hundreds of these light packages.
As times evolved, I saw the need for the company to evolve to reach the next level. In 2010, I partnered with my long-time friend Nikolay Vachev, a licensed general contractor, and we are now known as ""Lights In A Box,"" delivering superior quality and craftsmanship!
Business Services
- Bathroom remodeling
- Bedroom remodeling
- Circuit breaker installation
- Common area remodeling
- Electric installation or replacement
- Electric repair
- Wire installation
- Electric vehicle charging station installation
- Garage remodeling
- Kitchen remodeling
- Laundry room remodeling
- Light fixture installation
- Outdoor lighting installation
- Remodeling
- Structural repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tue: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wed: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thu: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Fri: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Sat: | Closed |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

Transformational lighting! High quality craftmanship! Always on time, clean and organized. I wish I could give 10 stars or more. Gary and Nik work together seamlessly to get the very best result for placement and type of light. Nik's work is excellent and is meticulous with a European style of detail. Our first project was a very old fluorescent light in a hall bathroom. I simply could not believe the amazing result. Next came the kitchen, and now, every room is getting their own custom lights with dimmer switches. It is like living in a different house! I recommend Lights in a Box highly. You will not be disappointed. They were recommended to me by my neighbor who raved about them. With good reason!

If you're on the fence, just do it. You'll love the results. These guys know what they're doing, and they do what they say they're going to do. This is my second review on the third job they've done for my family (twice at my house--kitchen and then dining room--and the kitchen at my mom's house). Nik's work is excellent and the way Gary works with you to get the lights optimally placed are a great combo that results in simple, elegant, functional lighting that gives you from dim mood lighting to super bright and everything in between.

I had this company remove my old fluorescent lights in our master bath. They did a fantastic job. Nik was on time bright and early and did a wonderful job. The ceiling now is gorgeous. The molding and all of the work was first rate. So glad I called them. Highly recommend them.

They were very responsive and booked quickly. They showed up promptly at 7am, as expected and completed by noon that same day! They wore a mask and kept everything very clean. Beautiful work and we are extremely happy with the results!

I have been desperately wanting to get this kitchen out of the 60's and I just went ahead with this or it would have never happened. Overall, I think they did a pretty decent job today and I showed my photos to my friends, and they agree.
When Gary said Nick will be on site between 6:30 am - 7:00 am, he wasn't kidding! He was on time! No issues with install, it was very straight forward and clean. I appreciate the plastic sheeting to avoid getting dust everywhere.
My only error (and this was completely my fault) was not reading the contract completely. The second light fixture was a separate cost. Had I caught that prior to the work being done, I would have gone ahead with it. But my husband thinks he could do it and ripped out the fixture as soon as Nick left! So, if ends up taking a month to complete and over budget, I will be calling Lights In A Box to finish the job.

I love to cook but hated the old fluorescent lighting I had in my kitchen. I highly recommend ""Lights in a Box"" to transform your kitchen. Gary and Nik were wonderful! I couldn't believe it was done in one day! Nik was so efficient and kept everything so clean. What a beautiful job! Can't say enough good things about this company!

This review comes from San Jose, CA....
Lights In A Box is a class act! I am so glad they did my work. Very responsive every time I called - for a quote and for other questions. COVID delayed my installation for a year and my original quote was honored even though there had been a price increase since my quote was created. The installer arrived in a mask and covered my floors with plastic. When he left, there was no mess to clean up! The products have provided the modern update that I was seeking. I LOVE THE FINISHED PRODUCT!!! I had can lights installed in my master bedroom, hallway, entry way and in the kitchen with a recessed ceiling. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL and professionally done. What a difference!!! I like it so much that I asked them to come back and do the other three rooms in my home. Nice people! Nice work! Prompt and professional!

My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Gary and Nick at Lights In A Box, we would give them 10 stars if we could. Very fair pricing, very knowledgeable and I told Nick he is an artist at what he does! Lights in a Box did two bathrooms for us, added new beautiful lights to our living room and updated our lights in our hallways. Turned our beautiful, we hope to use them again in the future!

Gary and Nik are true professionals. Fantastic work done on all the lights with very minimal patches to paint. If I knew it would be this easy then I would have done this long ago. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. You won't be sorry if you hire them :)

I wanted to send my ""Thanks for a wonderful job"". ""Wow""! Nick, who installed my new lights is a true craftsperson. I would recommend Gary & Nick to everyone. You can't go wrong and you will be amazed at the transformation of your kitchen or any room in your house.
Thank You again .... Good Bye 80's lights can't say I'll miss you!!!!! Mary Mattes
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