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Everything you need to know about lighting design, working with our team, and choosing the right products for your project.
The process begins with a free consultation — either in one of our showrooms or via a video call. We'll discuss your project, your budget, and what you want each space to feel like. From there, we produce a detailed lighting plan with product specifications, and handle the supply and coordination of every fitting through to delivery.
Our designers work alongside architects, interior designers, and contractors, so whether you're managing the project yourself or working with a wider team, we'll fit around your process.
A lighting plan is a detailed layout specifying the position, type, and specification of every light fitting in a space — along with switching arrangements and, where applicable, dimming zones and control systems.
You need one because light sources placed without a plan tend to create flat, uninspiring results regardless of how good the individual fittings are. A plan ensures every fitting has a purpose: task lighting where work is done, ambient lighting that sets the mood, and accent lighting that draws the eye to the things worth seeing. It eliminates guesswork, prevents expensive retrofitting, and gives your electrician a clear brief to work from.
As early as possible — ideally at the architectural or planning stage, before walls are plastered and floors are laid. Planning ahead means cable routes, back boxes, and switch positions can be built in cleanly, without costly remedial work later.
That said, our designers work at every stage of a project and have extensive experience retrofitting thoughtful lighting schemes into finished spaces without unnecessary disruption. If you're already mid-project or working in a completed property, don't let timing stop you from getting the lighting right.
Design costs vary with the scale and complexity of the project. Producing a lighting plan for a single room is a very different scope to designing a scheme for a whole home or a commercial fit-out.
Every project includes a free quotation stage before any commitment is made. Our designers are experienced at working across a wide range of budgets and will always look for ways to achieve the best possible result within yours — without compromising on the things that matter most.
The combination of in-house designers and direct manufacturer relationships sets us apart. Most lighting retailers sell fittings without any design expertise. Most designers specify products they then have to source from multiple suppliers. We do both under one roof.
Our designers have specific products in mind for every application — pendant task lighting for a kitchen island, discreet recessed accent lighting for a painting, dim-to-warm LED tape for a bathroom mirror. Every fitting is selected with intent, and we supply everything your electrician needs to install it correctly.
Professional lighting design is built on three complementary layers, used in combination to create depth, flexibility, and atmosphere:
A room that relies on a single layer of overhead ambient light will always feel flat. Layering the three gives you genuine control over how a space feels at any time of day.
A skilled electrician understands wiring, load calculations, and safe installation — but lighting design draws on an entirely different skill set, combining knowledge of photometrics, colour science, interior design, and human perception.
Once the plan is signed off, we source and supply all specified fittings, coordinating delivery to site in line with your project timeline. We remain available throughout the installation phase to answer any questions from your electrician and to ensure everything is installed exactly as specified.
Our relationship doesn't end at delivery — if adjustments are needed once you've seen the scheme in place, we're here to help with that too.
Before selecting any fitting, it helps to ask yourself the following:
If you're unsure, our designers can walk you through the options and help you make the right call for your specific space.
Yes — our bespoke fixture service allows us to customise existing fittings to your specific requirements. Whether that means adjusting a finish, changing a canopy size, re-specifying cable lengths, or adapting a fitting for an unusual installation constraint, we have the supplier relationships to make it happen.
It varies by product. Many of our fittings feature integrated LEDs and require no separate bulb purchase. Others are designed to accept standard lamp types such as GU10, E27, or E14, which are purchased separately. The product specification page will always make this clear — but if you're in any doubt, ask us before ordering.
Yes — we supply and design around a full range of control systems, from simple trailing-edge dimmers to whole-home Lutron systems with app and voice control. Dimming does more than adjust brightness; it extends lamp life, reduces energy consumption, and — most importantly — gives you the flexibility to adjust your lighting for any mood or occasion.
If a control system is appropriate for your project, we'll specify it as part of the lighting plan so everything is coordinated from the outset.
Bathroom lighting is governed by IP (Ingress Protection) ratings, which define how well a fitting is protected against moisture and water. UK wiring regulations divide bathrooms into zones based on proximity to water sources:
Every fitting on our site displays its IP rating, and our team is happy to advise if you're unsure which zone a fitting falls in.
These are the three measurements that matter most when specifying lighting:
Use our store locator to find your nearest Lightplan showroom. Visiting in person is the best way to experience fittings before you commit — our designers are on hand to answer questions and walk you through the options.
Yes — delivery is free on all mainland UK orders over £50, excluding weekend delivery options. For full details on delivery timescales and options, see our delivery information page.
Yes — during checkout, select your preferred branch under 'Shipping Method'. We will contact you as soon as your order is ready for collection. Click and collect doesn't speed up product lead times, but it does mean you're in control of when you collect — particularly useful if you don't have a suitable place for goods to be left unattended.
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Whether you're starting a new build, mid-renovation, or simply ready for a change — our designers are here to help. The consultation is free.
