Shedding New Light: Our Partnership with Tala
At Kellow Construction, every project we take on is an opportunity to bring together great design, lasting craftsmanship, and meaningful partnerships. For our latest Santa Barbara renovation, a contemporary coastal home that blends clean lines with warm textures, we knew lighting would play a pivotal role in creating the right mood and character. That’s why we were excited to partner with Tala, a lighting company whose mission and aesthetic align beautifully with our own.
Bringing Tala Into the Design Conversation
From the beginning, it was clear this home renovation needed lighting that wasn’t just functional, but inspirational. We’ve admired Tala for their elegant, low-impact LED lighting for some time and when the conversation started around how to layer warmth and depth into the space, they were a natural fit.
Tala was founded on a simple but powerful idea: that great design can be used to drive positive environmental change. Their LED bulbs blend beautiful, sculptural forms with advanced energy-saving technology, and they’re constantly pushing forward with innovations in sustainability, from carbon offsetting to tree planting initiatives. Their work proves that you don’t have to compromise style for sustainability.
Their ethos mirrors ours. At Kellow, we believe in crafting homes that feel intentional and timeless—and that means partnering with people who bring both purpose and artistry to the table. Tala’s materials, soft glow, and thoughtful forms brought soul to this project, elevating even the simplest of spaces. From the warm-toned pendants in the dining nook to the sculptural bulbs in the hallway sconces, each Tala piece became a small focal point, a detail that quietly speaks volumes.
A Collaboration That Clicked
What made this partnership so special wasn’t just the quality of the product, but the shared vision. Both teams understood that it’s not just about putting bulbs in fixtures, it’s about using light to enhance feeling, flow, and story.
Tala’s design-forward approach, combined with our commitment to detail and craftsmanship, created a harmony that’s tangible throughout the space. The home, our award-winning build in the Santa Barbara foothills, was designed to feel at one with the landscape, balancing openness and privacy, light and shelter. Sustainability was a driving force in every decision, from the use of reclaimed wood and high-efficiency insulation to low-VOC finishes and a solar-ready infrastructure. This was more than just a custom renovation, it was a holistic approach to modern living rooted in environmental responsibility. Tala’s lighting not only aligned with those values but enhanced them, offering energy-efficient, long-lasting bulbs without sacrificing design.
Looking Ahead
We’re grateful for the chance to collaborate with a brand like Tala and to bring their values into a home renovation we’re incredibly proud of. As we continue to explore sustainable and intentional design in the Santa Barbara construction space, partnerships like this one remind us what’s possible when aesthetics and ethics go hand in hand.
