Lighting Design Services
Architectural lighting that transforms spaces
Lighting as an Art Form
Great lighting design is invisible until you notice its effect. Our lighting design service creates layered illumination schemes that enhance architecture, set moods, and support how you actually live in each space. We consider natural light patterns, room functions, colour temperature, and fixture placement to produce designs that are both beautiful and practical.
Every scheme is presented with 3D visualisations and detailed specifications. We design for every room in your home: kitchens that combine bright task lighting for food preparation with warm ambient lighting for dining. Living rooms with accent lighting that highlights artwork and architectural features. Bedrooms with gentle dimming paths for nighttime navigation. Bathrooms with flattering colour temperatures and moisture-rated fixtures.
Control is integral to our designs. We specify smart lighting systems from Lutron, Control4, and Crestron that allow scene-based control, scheduling, and automation. A "Morning" scene gradually raises blinds and increases light temperature to ease you into the day. An "Evening" scene dims ambient lighting and activates accent features for relaxation. An "Entertain" scene sets the perfect ambience for guests. All controllable from wall keypads, mobile apps, or voice commands.
Our designers are experienced in working with architects, interior designers, and builders to integrate lighting seamlessly into the overall design. We produce technical drawings for first-fix cabling, ensuring electricians install the correct infrastructure before walls are closed. This coordination prevents costly retrofitting and ensures the finished lighting performs exactly as designed.
What We Design
Daylight Analysis
Assessment of natural light to inform artificial lighting strategy and maximise energy efficiency.
Layered Lighting
Ambient, task, and accent lighting designed to work in harmony for every activity and mood.
Colour Temperature
Warm to cool white selection tailored to each room and activity, with circadian options available.
Circadian Design
Human-centric lighting that supports natural sleep cycles with tunable white and automated scheduling.
Fixture Specification
Detailed schedules with model numbers, locations, and quantities for accurate procurement.
3D Visualisation
Realistic renders showing lighting effects before installation to ensure your vision is realised.
Areas We Design For
Brands We Specify
Lighting FAQs
What does a lighting design service include?
Our lighting design service covers every aspect of illumination for your home. We begin with a lifestyle consultation to understand how you use each space. We then produce a layered lighting scheme that combines ambient, task, and accent lighting to create atmosphere and functionality. The design includes fixture specifications with exact model numbers and locations, control system recommendations, and 3D visualisations showing how the lighting will look. We also provide builder instructions for first-fix cabling and second-fix installation, ensuring the design is executed precisely.
Why is layered lighting important?
Layered lighting creates depth, atmosphere, and flexibility. Ambient lighting provides general illumination for safe navigation. Task lighting focuses intense light where you need it for reading, cooking, or working. Accent lighting highlights artwork, architectural features, and focal points. Without layers, a room feels flat and one-dimensional. With layers, you can transform the same space from bright and energising in the morning to intimate and relaxing in the evening. Our designs always include at least three layers, controlled independently or through programmed scenes.
Do you design lighting for outdoor spaces?
Yes, outdoor lighting is a significant part of our design portfolio. We create schemes for gardens, terraces, driveways, and facades that enhance security, extend usable hours, and showcase landscaping. Our designs use IP-rated weatherproof fixtures, and we consider light pollution regulations for properties in sensitive areas. Popular outdoor lighting elements include uplighting for trees, path lighting for safe navigation, and facade washing to highlight architectural features. All outdoor systems integrate with indoor controls for seamless operation.
Can you design lighting for listed buildings?
Absolutely. Listed buildings require sensitive lighting design that respects historic fabric while meeting modern needs. We use wireless control systems such as Lutron Clear Connect to avoid new cabling in protected walls. Fixtures are selected for minimal visual impact, with antique brass finishes and compact forms that do not dominate period interiors. We work with conservation officers when required and ensure all modifications are reversible. Our goal is to make the lighting feel as though it has always been part of the building.
What is circadian lighting?
Circadian lighting mimics the natural changes in daylight colour temperature throughout the day to support your body clock. In the morning, cool white light at 5000K energises and improves alertness. In the evening, warm amber light at 2700K promotes relaxation and prepares you for sleep. We design tunable white systems that shift automatically through the day, or we program scenes that you can trigger manually. Circadian lighting is particularly beneficial for home offices, bedrooms, and spaces where you spend extended periods.
How much does a lighting design cost?
Lighting design fees range from £1,500 for a single room to £8,000 for a whole-home scheme with complex control integration. The fee depends on the number of rooms, the complexity of the control system, and whether 3D visualisations are required. For developers, we offer scaled packages for multiple properties. The design fee typically represents 5% to 10% of the total lighting installation cost, but it prevents costly errors and ensures the finished result matches your vision.
Which areas do you cover for lighting design?
We provide lighting design throughout London and the Home Counties. In London we regularly design for properties in Chelsea, Kensington, Mayfair, Notting Hill, Hampstead, Belgravia, and Knightsbridge. In Hertfordshire we cover St Albans, Rickmansworth, and Harpenden. In Surrey we serve Weybridge, Cobham, and Guildford. We also travel to Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. For distant projects, much of the design work can be conducted remotely with site visits at key stages.
Need a Lighting Designer?
Book a lighting design consultation. We will create a bespoke scheme that transforms how your home looks and feels.