Tel: 959-746-2071
About Tidewater
After 3 1/2 years in Madison we realized visibility is everything, as we were not easy to find. In August of 2024 we opened a showroom Old Saybrook which is easy to find and proved to be very successful and closed Madison January of 2025. Tidewater offers lighting fixtures, lamps, lamp shades, home accessories, cabinet hardware and lighting design services. Founded by Certified Lighting Consultant Carla Snowdon, a seasoned Lighting Professional with over 35 years of lighting industry experience. Carla offers a selection of products with many distinguished but practical styles of fixtures. Her sales staff are knowledgeable, professional, and sympathetic to your needs. The showroom features the latest styles, a wide range of price points, and many vendors to select from with catalogs to view more options as well. Make an appointment if building or remodeling so time can be set aside for you to view your blue prints, and more of a one on one experience can be conducted. Looking forward to meeting you and assisting with all your lighting needs.
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The Old Saybrook showroom is next to HomeGoods in the Saybrook Plaza
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More about Tidewater and Carla
Discover a thoughtfully curated lighting buying experience at Tidewater Lighting & Design. Our dedicated team provides personalized guidance, ensuring the size, style, and light output of your fixtures perfectly complement your space. With an on-staff Certified Lighting Consultant boasting over 35 years of expertise, you're in capable hands.
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Explore our showroom, featuring an extensive selection of finishes, styles, and sizes, complemented by catalogs offering even more options. We accommodate various budgets and quality preferences with several price points. Our showroom and consultants go beyond the sale, assisting you in coordinating cohesive lighting designs throughout your home. Education is key - we empower you with knowledge before any purchase, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable with your final lighting selection.
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Carla extends her design services by appointment to assist clients in building or remodeling their homes or businesses. Collaborating with Interior Designers and Builders, Tidewater prioritizes addressing clients' unique lighting needs. If you seek professional advice and a high level of service, visit Tidewater Lighting & Design today. Whether you're replacing fixtures or yearning for a unique look, our showrooms are a must-visit. Enhance your experience by dining at nearby restaurants or cafes and indulging in local shopping, as both Tidewater is conveniently walking distance to downtown areas.
Carla Snowdon, CLC
Carla believes good customer service encompassed with enthusiasm and a strong knowledge base is what is important when selecting your retailer. It is important to build trust with your customers and make them feel comfortable when working together. The key to a long lasting relationship is a good foundation and this is accomplished by listening to the customers needs and finding a solution that is appropriate for them and their lifestyle. Over the many years that Carla has been working in the Lighting Industry she has assisted numerous clients with their lighting needs and continues to assist them long term. Carla's approach is to first educate the consumer and then sell the consumer last. With so many options in Lighting today it is best to discuss with Carla all of the various options one may have to gain a better understanding of what is available in today's market place before finalizing your selection. Come create a well lit home and tell Carla and her team about your project needs.!
Meet the Tidewater Team below!
Carla, Deb and Lynne
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