Whether you are building your dream home or remodeling your current space, we are here to light the path toward bringing our vision to life.
Our team of experts play with lighting to elevate the details of your home that you love the most, ensuring your investment truly shines.
We understand that every home is unique, and so is every homeowner. With extensive experience in lighting projects ranging from a single art piece to a colossal corporate building, our team understands the significance of each decision. We work closely with our clients to create personalized, functional lighting solutions that complement your style and enhance your space. From ambient glow to focused task lighting, we layer design elements that not only highlight your home’s beauty, but also enrich how you live within it.
With years of experience in residential lighting design, we bring the knowledge, expertise, and creativity to tackle any project, big or small. Whether you're drawn to modern minimalism or timeless elegance, we’re here to collaborate with you to achieve lighting that enhances your life.
Kristin Pickar-Knussmann,
AIALD, MIES, LEED AP
Principal Designer & Owner, Lighting in Layers
With over two decades of lighting design experience, Kristin remains passionate about lighting as an integral part of any space, especially in residential projects. Whether it’s a cozy living room, a sprawling kitchen, or a luxurious master suite, she believes lighting is essential to creating an inviting, personal atmosphere. She believes in the power of lighting and its ability to completely transform a room—turning everyday spaces into a special experience.
A proud Texas A&M graduate (Cum Laude, Bachelor of Environmental Design), Kristin has built a career spanning top-tier hospitality projects, high-end residential homes, and large commercial developments. She founded Lighting in Layers to bring her extensive experience to homeowners, drawing from her success leading KPK, a commercial-focused lighting design firm.
With Lighting in Layers, Kristin aims to bring the same level of expertise and thoughtful lighting design seen in her hospitality projects to residential spaces—helping homeowners achieve lighting that is both functional and beautiful, creating spaces that feel just right.
When she’s not thinking up innovative lighting solutions, Kristin is usually at home with her husband, three daughters, and their dog. Family is everything to her, and she treasures their annual trips to Port Aransas for the best beach time in Texas, as well as skiing adventures in Colorado.
Kristin’s career is award-winning, her approach is all about collaboration and creativity, and her love for lighting continues to shape incredible spaces. One room at a time, she’s turning everyday homes into extraordinary places to live.