A successful lighting design is one that is thoughtfully tailored to you, considering how you use the space, your preferences, and your unique needs.
Key elements include:
Functionality: Ensuring the lighting meets the practical requirements of the space, enhancing usability and comfort.
Aesthetics: Creating visually appealing lighting that harmonises with the interior design and reflects your personal style.
Personalisation: Taking into account how you interact with the space, as well as your likes and dislikes, to create a design that feels uniquely yours.
Environmental Responsibility: Incorporating energy-efficient solutions to reduce environmental impact while maintaining quality and style.
Lighting Control: Including smart systems and dimming options for flexibility and the ability to set the perfect ambience at any time.
Placement: Strategically positioning fixtures to highlight architectural features, artwork, or focal points, and to establish the desired atmosphere.
A truly good lighting design integrates all these elements, enhancing both the functionality and personality of your space.
Yes, sustainability is a priority for us. We select lighting based on the quality of the build and the light output. We meet directly with manufacturers to choose fixtures that are environmentally responsible yet effective.
For exterior lighting, we use brands like Hunza Lighting from New Zealand, known for their long-lasting, maintainable designs. For interior spaces, we prefer companies like Orluna Lighting, who use recycled materials to minimize the need for virgin resources. Both brands offer excellent warranties, ensuring longevity and reducing waste.
Absolutely! Troubleshooting often focuses on resolving installation issues, such as flickering LEDs caused by dimmer compatibility problems. For example, older dimmer switches may not work properly with modern LED lighting, leading to inconsistent performance.
We also address common outdoor lighting challenges, including water ingress, which can cause fixtures to malfunction. Our team uses advanced diagnostic tools to quickly identify and resolve these issues. Additionally, we offer ongoing maintenance to help prevent future problems and keep your lighting systems performing at their best.
Yes, outdoor lighting is one of our specialties. We design lighting for all aspects of the landscape, including water features, sculptures, garden rooms, outdoor kitchens, and more. Our designs enhance the safety, functionality, and beauty of outdoor spaces while taking into account environmental sensitivity and wildlife protection.
Commercial lighting designs are focused on enhancing retail and hospitality experiences, creating inviting atmospheres that engage customers and elevate the overall environment. We prioritise public safety, regulatory compliance, and functionality, ensuring the lighting design meets the specific needs of your space.
Our approach also includes incorporating energy-efficient fixtures that align with your sustainability goals. Furthermore, we offer an overview of sophisticated control systems, such as those from Lutron, Crestron, Rako, or Control4, to tailor lighting to different moods and uses while improving energy efficiency.
Exterior lighting can significantly affect wildlife by disrupting natural behaviours such as feeding, migration, and reproduction. At Moonlight Design, we are committed to creating environmentally responsible lighting designs that minimise these impacts. By carefully selecting light temperatures, controlling brightness, and avoiding unnecessary light spill, we ensure that our designs are sensitive to the surrounding ecosystem.
Planning permission often requires a lighting design based on an environmental report. We specialise in creating designs that comply with these requirements and can provide all the necessary documentation, including 3D light renders, Lux level plans, and detailed specifications. Our expertise allows us to balance functionality, aesthetics, and environmental stewardship, creating outdoor lighting that is both beautiful and eco-conscious.
Moonlight Design has over 21 years of experience in the lighting industry. Over time, we have grown from a small operation into a respected leader in the field, with a dedicated team that includes qualified electricians and certified lighting designers. We value our staff's loyalty and expertise, with some team members contributing to our success for over 18 years. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the numerous awards we’ve earned for our work, showcasing the high standards we bring to every project.
Expert Interior Lighting Design: Bespoke lighting solutions that enhance the functionality, ambiance, and aesthetic of interior spaces. Our designs consider architectural elements, decor, and user preferences to create perfectly illuminated environments.
• Outdoor and Garden Lighting Design: Thoughtfully crafted lighting for exterior areas, improving safety, usability, and ambiance while highlighting the natural beauty of your surroundings.
• Residential and Commercial Lighting: Tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of both homes and businesses.
• Consultation: Professional guidance to help you develop the ideal lighting strategy for your space and requirements.
• Installation: Expert installation carried out by qualified, experienced electricians, ensuring precision, safety, and visual appeal.
• Troubleshooting: Swift diagnosis and resolution of issues with existing lighting systems to restore functionality and performance.
• Maintenance: Ongoing care to ensure your lighting systems remain efficient,reliable, and in peak condition.
We can offer an overview of advanced smart lighting solutions from leading brands such as Lutron, Crestron, Rako, and Control4. These technologies provide features like dimming, scheduling, and remote control, enabling personalised lighting scenes and improved energy efficiency. While we don’t install these directly, we can guide you on their capabilities and suitability for your project, helping you make informed decisions for a modern and efficient lighting design.
Our consultation process is thorough, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs:
1. Initial Contact: Reach out to us to discuss your project, and we’ll schedule a consultation. Online consultations are free, while on-site meetings are available for a fee, which varies depending on your location.
2. On-Site Assessment: If you opt for an on-site consultation, two of our experienced lighting designers will visit your space. During the visit, we assess the layout, natural light, architectural features, and intended use of the space. This allows us to fully understand your lighting needs, style preferences, and overall vision.
3. Lighting Design Package Proposal: After the consultation, we return to formulate a comprehensive quotation for a tailored lighting design package. This package includes:
1. Mood boards (A3 photographic booklet)
2. A detailed lighting plan and switching layout
3. Comprehensive lighting specifications
4. 3D renders
5. A lighting revision to ensure the design aligns perfectly with your vision
6. Design Refinement: We work closely with you to refine the proposal, ensuring the final design is a perfect fit for your goals.
There is no time limit for consultations—whether online or on-site. We take the time needed to ensure every detail is carefully considered, giving your project the attention it deserves
Yes, we are delighted to work both across the UK and internationally. Our recent projects have taken us to locations including Cyprus, the Dominican Republic, France, Saudi Arabia, and Germany. We are excited to bring our expertise in lighting design to clients around the world, delivering exceptional solutions tailored to each unique space, no matter where it is located. We would be thrilled to collaborate on your international lighting project!
One of our standout commercial projects was at Dulwich College in London, a prestigious independent school with a rich history spanning over 400 years. Founded in 1619, the College is set within 70 acres of beautifully maintained grounds and is renowned for its stunning architecture, including its Grade II-listed main building designed by Charles Barry Jr., son of the architect behind the Houses of Parliament.
Our award-winning lighting design for Dulwich College brought its historic features to life, enhancing the architectural grandeur while meeting strict functional and preservation requirements. As part of the project, we submitted a detailed planning application, which included Lux level plans and 3D renders to ensure compliance with heritage regulations. The result was a lighting scheme that not only respected the building’s legacy but also provided modern functionality in a discreet and visually striking manner. This project highlights our ability to balance innovation with sensitivity, delivering a design that complements both the past and present.
Yes, we handle projects of all sizes, from single-room designs to large estates, and from tiny gardens to expansive landscapes. The size of the project doesn't matter to us; what matters is delivering the highest quality design and specifying the right lighting to create a bespoke solution that perfectly fits your space. Every project, regardless of scale, receives the same level of care and attention to detail to ensure exceptional results.
Our in-house team of qualified electricians specializes in exterior lighting installations, ensuring precise and safe execution. We work diligently year-round, regardless of weather conditions, treating each project with the utmost care, as if it were our own garden. To maintain the integrity and longevity of oursystems, we adhere to meticulous installation practices. All cables are buried to a minimum depth of 300mm, and we strive to keep all wiring, junction boxes, and other components discreetly hidden from view.
Yes, we do charge for on-site consultations. The cost depends on the project’s location. Online consultations, however, are free.We believe that time, experience, and professional advice have real value. We offer genuine, tailored guidance from experienced lighting professionals. We take the time to truly understand your space and lighting needs.There is no time limit on consultations. We dedicate the time needed to make sure everything is carefully considered.
Yes, Moonlight Design is fully NICEIC registered, ensuring that all our electrical work meets the highest safety standards and complies with the latest industry regulations.
All of our lighting design services are bespoke and tailored to each project. As such, the cost of the design service depends entirely on the scope of works. A project may involve lighting a single kitchen, an entire house, a front garden only, or both front and rear gardens. Larger and more detailed projects, which may include 3D renders and multiple revisions, naturally require more time and resources, and the cost reflects this accordingly.
We are committed to delivering exceptional value through carefully considered, highly detailed design packages. Each proposal is unique and crafted to suit the needs and vision of the individual project.
Yes, we do. We regularly travel across the UK for lighting design and installation projects. Whether you're based in the city or the countryside, we’re happy to help.
We offer both options. We can provide a standalone lighting design service or a full design and installation package, depending on your needs. Our experienced team of in-house electricians ensures installations are carried out to the highest standard with minimal disruption.
Our in-house team of qualified electricians specialises in exterior lighting installations, ensuring precise and safe execution. We work year-round, regardless of weather, and treat each project with utmost care. All cables are buried to a minimum of 300mm, and all junction boxes and components are concealed to maintain the aesthetics of your space.
Yes, we offer ongoing maintenance services to keep your lighting systems functioning optimally. This includes scheduled checks, cleaning, bulb replacement, and identifying potential faults before they become major problems. Regular maintenance helps extend the lifespan of your lighting installation, ensures continued performance, and protects your investment
