Business Details
24 Years
experience
Custom LED Lighting Solutions for Art, Cabinets & Cove Lighting
Phantom Lighting Systems was founded in 2002 by Tom Kretzschmar, a pioneer in the lighting design industry with over four decades of experience. Our company specializes in creating innovative, patented LED lighting solutions for art, cabinets, and cove lighting, designed to illuminate spaces while remaining virtually invisible. With a focus on precision engineering and customer-centric service, we provide tailored lighting systems for residential and commercial clients worldwide.Our team combines technical expertise with artistic vision to deliver lighting that enhances aesthetics without compromising functionality. We are committed to sustainability, energy efficiency, and cutting-edge technology, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and durability. Backed by a network of industry professionals and a reputation for excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results that exceed client expectations.
Services
Art Lighting
Cabinet Lighting
Cove Lighting
LED Framing Projectors
Adjustable Concealed Lighting
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer patented LED lighting technology designed for precision and invisibility.
- Our team provides customized lighting solutions tailored to unique client needs.
- Expert installation support and technical guidance throughout your project.
- Energy-efficient, long-lasting products with dimmable and color-adjustable options.
- Proven track record serving clients across North and South America since 2002.
What people say
Amazing results
Impeccable service
Transformed our space
Perfect lighting solution
Long-lasting quality
Services
Art Lighting
Our LED framing projectors precisely illuminate artwork, sculptures, and collectibles with adjustable beams that highlight details without wall spillage. Designed for museums and upscale homes, these recessed and surface-mounted fixtures blend seamlessly into ceilings. Customizable color temperatures and dimming options ensure optimal presentation while preserving art integrity through safe, fade-resistant lighting.
Cabinet Lighting
Custom LED strips enhance cabinets with concealed hardware, focusing light on contents without visible fixtures. Available in multiple mounting configurations for fixed or adjustable shelves, our solutions include dimmable options and color temperatures from warm to cool. Ideal for kitchen under-cabinet lighting, antique displays, and commercial retail environments requiring both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Cove Lighting
Linear LED fixtures create ambient illumination in ceiling coves and architectural features. Custom-length strips with concealed trims provide even light distribution for residential and commercial spaces. Available in commercial-grade Ultra and residential Elite series, these systems offer energy-efficient alternatives to traditional rope lighting with superior color consistency and lifespan.
LED Framing Projectors
Patented recessed and surface-mounted projectors use variable optics to shape light beams around artwork contours. Four housing types accommodate new construction and remodeling projects. Conversion kits allow upgrading halogen systems to LED without replacing hardware, maintaining the original installation's aesthetic while improving energy efficiency and light quality.
Adjustable Concealed Lighting
Modular LED systems adapt to changing cabinet configurations with magnetic connections that allow shelf adjustments without rewiring. Designed for both residential and commercial applications, these systems feature low-voltage operation, concealed wiring, and multiple mounting options to maintain clean aesthetics while providing consistent, long-lasting illumination for display cases and built-in furniture.
People
Tom Kretzschmar
Founder
With over 40 years in lighting design, Tom pioneered invisible lighting technology in 1980 and developed Phantom's patented systems. He transitioned Phantom into a standalone entity in 2019, focusing on LED innovation while maintaining his commitment to quality and customer service.
Questions
What makes Phantom's art lighting different from other systems?
Our patented optical framing projectors shape light beams to match artwork contours without wall spillage, using recessed housings that remain completely invisible while providing adjustable, fade-resistant illumination.
Can cabinet lighting be installed in existing cabinets?
Yes, our vertical mount and horizontal mount systems work with existing cabinets, using reveals to conceal wiring while providing adjustable, dimmable lighting for fixed or movable shelves.
Do you offer LED conversion kits for older systems?
We provide LED projector conversion kits for existing halogen systems, allowing upgrades to energy-efficient lighting without replacing installed hardware or compromising aesthetic integrity.
How does cove lighting enhance interior spaces?
Our linear cove lighting systems eliminate dark ceiling shadows with customizable color temperatures and concealed trims, creating ambient illumination that accentuates architectural features in residential and commercial environments.
What support is available for lighting projects?
Our team provides technical guidance, layout recommendations, and customized quotes throughout installation, with detailed instructions and optional electrician oversight for safe, professional results.
Reviews (5)
Margaret Smithers-Crump
Sep 10, 2021
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I am currently building a large studio for my art practice. The studio has a vaulted ceiling and I was so grateful that Tom was able to help me solve my track lighting issues. He carefully evaluated my needs based on the images I sent of my art studio and made excellent recommendations. It's great to know that you have a lighting consultant that has invaluable experience and who listens to your personal needs!
Margaret Smithers-Crump
Artist Services LLC
Margaret Smithers-Crump
Artist Services LLC
Jennifer Blake
Sep 01, 2021
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Exceptional Framing Projector!! Well designed and tailored to effectively accentuate important art pieces within your space. My company represents Phantom and my clients feel it's the best framing projector in the business. I experienced this personally when re-lighting a painting in my parents home at a beastly tough angle from 20+ feet away. This amateur lighting installer/salesperson and their spouse were able to install, aim, and adjust this fixture seamlessly and transform the lighting of this lovely ocean scene by Roy Tabora from dull to spectacular. I am not a lighting photographer and this
Mark Plavin
Aug 29, 2021
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I've worked with Phantom several times over the past few years and they are second to none in product innovation, the Phantom recessed projectors have illuminated my projects with discretion and precision in all size projects ranging from illuminating important single framed documents to entire room murals. The concealed adjustable shelving products are low profile and powerful, not to mention the shelf height adjustment works like magic without rewiring.
K. B.
Jul 17, 2021
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Had a new built in entertainment center installed and wanted to create some lighting in the shelves. Tom did an outstanding job matching me with the right product and answered all of my questions quickly and thoroughly. Im beyond happy with the finished product. Cant recommend Phantom enough. Ill be using them for all my specialty lighting projects from now on. Outstanding!
Charles Peckham
Mar 25, 2021
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Is there a place for six stars? I have used Tom and Phantom for lighting design for three remodels - a study, a bar, and a kitchen! They really have an eye for what makes a home beautiful. The cabinet lighting is wonderful and has stood the test of time. My study redesign was 15 years ago, then the bar, and the kitchen most recently. With our remodeling, they made certain what we were doing was right for our long-term plans. We get so many compliments on the lighting when we have friends over. I really like dealing with Tom; often it is hard to make a decision and Tom is patient with that and helps
