When you remodel a kitchen in Astoria or convert a basement in Flushing, the number-one design element that quietly decides whether a project wows the client is lighting. Queens homeowners have hundreds of fixture choices, yet navigating the wide range of lighting stores in Queens NY can feel overwhelming. CountBricks has completed more than 400 residential projects across the borough, and we have learned exactly which questions to ask and which numbers to run before you walk into any showroom.
• Long Island City: Loft conversions demand modern industrial pendants and track systems
• Forest Hills: Pre-war apartments call for small-scale chandeliers and art-deco sconces
• Bayside: New builds lean on recessed LED cans and smart exterior floodlights
Queens retailers stock everything from budget builder-grade flush mounts to bespoke Italian glass. The sheer volume of SKUs is good news for style—but bad news for project timelines if you do not have exact counts. That is where the CountBricks AI estimator adds real value. By capturing fixture specifications in real time during your voice conversation, the platform automatically matches every room with compatible luminaires and generates SKU-level takeoffs.
1. Create a voice estimate on CountBricks and tag all rooms requiring new fixtures
2. Upload or snap photos of existing plans; AI blueprint takeoff counts ceiling-junction boxes
3. Visit lighting stores in Queens NY with a downloaded CountBricks scope sheet outlining quantities and wattage ranges
4. Sync selected SKUs back into the platform; real-time pricing from partnered wholesalers appears instantly
5. Schedule installation tasks—CountBricks auto-populates labor hours, permit fees, and final inspection checklists
Instant Quantity Verification
• AI compares the store’s recommended kit with the electrical plan so you never buy too many trims or too few drivers
Local Price Intelligence
• The software pulls current Queens-specific material costs daily, reflecting fluctuations in copper and LED chip markets
Permit-Ready Documentation
• One click generates DOB-compatible line-item summaries, protecting you from costly re-submissions
Based on hundreds of Queens projects logged in CountBricks.com/services, typical residential lighting packages break down as follows:
• Entry-level, two-bedroom apartment: $3–4 per square foot, 60 % fixtures / 40 % labor
• Mid-range townhouse retrofit: $5–7 per square foot, 50 % fixtures / 45 % labor / 5 % permits
• High-end new build: $9–12 per square foot, 65 % fixtures with custom LEDs and smart controls
• Match color temperature to room function—2700 K for bedrooms, 3000 K for kitchens
• Always confirm dimmer compatibility; many LED drivers require low-voltage controls
• Bring ceiling heights to the store—pendant drop lengths vary by up to 18 inches
• Ask if the store stocks spare lenses; replacements save weeks compared to special orders
• Use CountBricks photo annotations to tag each fixture to its room, preventing on-site mix-ups
Queens residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to lighting retailers, but too many options can stall a schedule or blow a budget. By pairing the inventory of lighting stores in Queens NY with the live estimating power of CountBricks, you turn selection into a streamlined, data-driven process. Whether you are installing vintage sconces in Jackson Heights or RGB strips in a Long Island City condo, CountBricks keeps every lumen on budget, on code, and on time. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to illuminate your next project.
In early spring, CountBricks partnered with a homeowner who had purchased a turn-of-the-century brownstone in Astoria. The brief: open up the kitchen, add recessed LEDs throughout, and highlight original brick walls with adjustable accent lighting. The client wanted all fixtures sourced locally.
• Uneven ceiling joists made standard can lights impossible in three rooms
• Existing knob-and-tube wiring required a complete electrical overhaul
• The client’s design Pinterest board included thirty-two different fixture styles
• Our AI blueprint takeoff flagged the joist spacing issue and proposed ultra-thin LEDs that fit 2-inch cavities, eliminating framing delays
• Voice-driven estimating mapped demolition, rewiring, and fixture install tasks—resulting in a 48-line item quote delivered in under ten minutes
• During a walk-through of three lighting stores in Queens NY, the client used the CountBricks mobile app to scan barcodes; pricing and lead times updated instantly in the project dashboard
• 15 % material savings by matching store promotions to real-time Cost Index data
• Zero change orders related to lighting—every junction box and driver was accounted for before work began
• Project finished two weeks early, freeing the client to stage the property for summer rentals
• Early integration of CountBricks eliminates guesswork even when design inspiration pivots mid-project
• Local store partnerships coupled with AI cost tracking protect budgets from surprise price hikes
• Digital fixture tagging prevents the “wrong light in the wrong room” issue that plagues many renovations
CountBricks continues to refine its Queens lighting database, ensuring both contractors and homeowners access up-to-date selections and accurate labor forecasts. To see more project outcomes, visit CountBricks.com/portfolio or schedule a demo at CountBricks.com/consultation.
