24,423 Lighting Professionals

What can a lighting designer do?

Apart from actually designing and creating lights, a lighting designer, or lighting specialist, will also know where in your home to install lights in order to create the visibility levels you need and the mood you desire for a space. All lighting specialists should be knowledgeable about energy efficient lighting and the technical installation of various lighting systems, so you can ask them for advice when it comes to updating your lighting systems.

How can I use lighting manufacturers?

As well as lighting designers, lighting manufacturers may also be able to create bespoke lighting systems that will be designed to fit perfectly with your home, or perhaps if you just want a few key lighting pieces then you can find the lighting manufacturers that sell the style you’re looking for. Floor lamps and side lamps are great ways of adding subtle lighting when you don’t want harsh overhead lights, or light sconces on the side of the walls are ideal for traditional, more formal settings, or perhaps you could opt for more unusual sconces that can work as an illuminated wall feature? Manufacturers should be lighting specialists too, so they should be able to advise on which lighting piece would work best where in your house.

In the kitchen, pendant lighting is a popular choice to hang over the breakfast bar or dining table and undercabinet lighting is a convenient way of adding more light when preparing meals. Lighting designers and lighting manufacturers will be able to professionally install these lighting elements for you, so you won’t need to worry about wiring or positioning bulbs in the right place.

Advanced light technology is now easily installed in homes and you can have dimmers, sensors and programmable controls for your lights so that you can use only the energy you need to. Lighting manufacturers and specialists can advise you on the type of light technology you could have installed in your home and the advantages of the different systems available.

Lighting designers may work with electricians for installation and interior designers or architects in the planning stage. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of lighting: Interior Designers & Decorators, Design & Build, Electricians.

Questions to ask a prospective lighting designer or specialist:

• How long have you been a lighting designer or in the lighting business?
  
• Do you design, manufacture, sell or install lighting?
  
• If you only install, can you recommend any good lighting manufacturers?
  
• Can you work with my architect/designer on where to install lighting?
  
• How many projects like mine have you completed?
  
• Can you provide me with references?
  
• Do you have any relevant qualifications?
  
• What are the costs and what will they cover?
  
• Can you give me a written estimate?
  
• Do you work with electricians or are your employees trained?
  
• How can I be as energy efficient as possible with my lighting?
  
• Do you carry out lighting repair work?
  
• Can you advise me on what bulbs are suitable and where to buy them?
  

Find a lighting designer or manufacturer on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to lighting designers and lighting manufacturers. You can also look through photos by style to find a design you like, then contact the lighting specialists or designer that worked on it.