Susan Erwin spent twenty years doing commercial and high-end residential lighting design in Atlanta. She was good at it — well established, well respected. But when she and her husband Mike moved to the small town of Thomaston with two horses and five dogs, Susan found herself looking for something new. She heard that Senoia was growing and expanding its retail space, and something clicked. It was the perfect match. She opened The Lighting Studio and hasn't looked back.
There's a detail worth savoring here: after moving to Senoia, Susan discovered that her paternal great-grandmother had grown up in this very town. She didn't just find a great place to do business. She found her way back to family ground.
What Susan has built at 30 Barnes Street is rooted in something most lighting showrooms skip entirely — genuine investment in the outcome. Customers come looking for the best lighting and home décor for their space, and they leave with more than fixtures. They leave with a plan, a trusted advisor, and often a new friend. It's not uncommon, Susan will tell you, to make best friends while shopping here. The staff guides customers through what can be a stressful process with knowledge, warmth, and competitive pricing on a wide range of fixtures — one pendant or a whole house, every project gets the same level of care.
Susan always dreamed of living and working in a small downtown that feels like community. Now that she's also made it home, the dream is complete.
Stop in and let Susan help you light up your space — and maybe make a new best friend while you're at it.