A Fond Farewell To Lightmakers
It was with great sadness that I am relaying this store closing to you. Lightmakers on Elmwood Avenue will be closing its retail location at the end of July. Being a big fan of lighting, I am very sad to hear this. Being friends with the owners, Roy and Sionen, this was really upsetting. I have been frequenting Lightmakers ever since they opened on the avenue seven years ago. Roy an Sionen brought an upscale design standard to Buffalo through their beautiful lighting elements. Many of the city's trendy restaurants have been outfitted with lighting accessories from Lightmakers, and it is due to this type of commercial relationship that the two decided to sever their retail ties.
Buffalo Rising writer, Lucy Yau, explains: Lightmakers of NY has been at its current location for the past seven years but will close its doors the end of July. Roy and Sionen Laciura, the proprietors of Lightmakers are shifting more to a service oriented business rather than maintaining a retail presence.
The Laciuras will be concentrating on lighting design and consultation, working closely with architects, interior designers and commercial developers. They have always prided themselves for providing stylish design, and good quality at fair prices. Customers will still be able to purchase products through their website: www.light-makers.com. The Laciuras have always wanted to design and consult more, and will now be able to emphasize this aspect of their business. Lighting designs can be done on-line. Roy will still do lamp repairs n pick up and drop off service included.
Lightmakers wishes to thank the many loyal clients who over the years have become good friends. The last seven years have been a wonderful experience and they have enjoyed bringing happiness into the homes of their clients through their elegant products and designs. iItis been fun, weive enjoyed ourselves,i said Roy. iClients have been spectacular in supporting the business. Iive had many unique and positive experiences here in Allentown. Iive met many wonderful and charming people. This has been a happy place for us.i Sionen told me.
Lightmakers 125 Elmwood Avenue | 716 885 4448 | lightmakers@earthlink.net | www.light-makers.com
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martin
To darn bad, great store, great stuff. Allentown loses another fine retailer.
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sbrof
Are they staying where they are and just closed to walk in customers or are they moving someplace else?
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queenseyes
From what I understand this is the type of work that can be done from home... I am sure that they will vacate the storefront. What really stinks is that from time to time they had considered moving into areas with higher foot traffic. I just wish they could stay open for retail.
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