Residential Lighting Design Services
We turn clients aspirations into reality
We provide a full residential lighting design for any size flat or house, large and small. We meet all our clients in our stunning showroom in Stockport to demonstrate some of the latest innovative lighting solutions and to discuss the client’s project. After meeting with the client and learning more about the residential project that they had in mind, our team will work hard to produce a full lighting design plan, extensive presentation, specification documents and loading schedules to help all on site and to create a vision for the client.
Throughout the project, we will supply products from Manufacturers from all over the world to clients meaning we can cater for all styles and tastes and we are always on hand to offer advice and consultation when needed.
Full Lighting Design Service
ANY SIZE FLAT OR HOUSE
We provide a full residential lighting design for any size flat or house, large and small. We meet all our clients in our stunning showroom in Stockport to demonstrate some of the latest innovative lighting solutions and to discuss the client’s project.
After meeting with the client and learning more about the residential project that they had in mind, our team will work hard to produce a full lighting design plan, extensive presentation, specification documents and loading schedules to help all on site and to create a vision for the client.
Throughout the project, we will supply products from Manufacturers from all over the world to clients meaning we can cater for all styles and tastes and we are always on hand to offer advice and consultation when needed.
One Room Lighting Design
NO PROJECT IS TOO BIG OR SMALL FOR US
Whether you receive a full lighting design service or just a design for one room or area you will still receive the same excellent service including a full lighting design plan, extensive presentation, specification documents and loading schedules to help all on site and to create a vision for the client.
Consultation and design schemes can start from as little as £150 allowing you create a beautiful vision in your home for less. We will design your space with you in mind choosing the most innovative and fascinating products and our large range of manufacturers and product ranges allow us to cater for any budget.
Express Design Service
Asco Lights provides an Express Lighting Design Service to quickly help you achieve your dream lighting design if you do not have the need or time for a full design consultation and service from us. It is also an ideal solution for projects which are smaller, projects that already have an initial design in place, or the client is particularly pro-active when it comes to their ideas.
We will carefully consider and account for your desired project outcome and your budget and we will find the perfect products and lighting solutions for you and also make the changes that may be required and inform you how your initial ideas can be improved.
Naturally, we will ensure the overall aesthetic is achieved, as well as ensuring that the light levels are balanced, fittings are placed and installed correctly, suitable task lighting is considered and that you have the required lighting controls.
After our initial meeting to discuss your design plans, notes will be taken and provided for your reference. These will include marked up plans with ideas of where fittings and circuiting will be placed, along with the positioning of control plates. If you are happy to continue, we will complete further work in the office. This may include additional notes on design plans, budget estimate, recommendations for sourcing the best lighting fixtures as well as product specification sheets.
You will provide a set of plans, which will ideally include details of elevations, mood boards and any inspirational images. The estate agents floor plans or a hand marked sketch are also suitable. We can offer this service at a very affordable cost of £300 plus VAT. Please contact one of our Lighting Design Consultants who can discuss your project in more detail.
Creative Visuals
Here at Asco lights we deliver much more than simply a technical CAD layout, specification and loading schedule which in itself is hugely important in a project and because all of the technicalities are important in order for first fix lighting to commence at site level. Lighting design and recommending lighting solutions which fit the briefs of our clients is a challenging aspect to convey simply from a 2d drawing which is why our talented team produce inspirational and creative sketches, drawing and renders in order to clearly demonstrate the effect and emotion the lighting will bring within their space. Please have a look through some of the images below. Yet another reason why our designs stand out and why we engage with clients at a much more personal level. Our hand drawn sketches add a personal feel to the design and take in to account the architectural design of your space.
Why lighting design works?
Regardless of whether you’re a residential home-owner or a commercial architect, interior designer or developer, the Asco Lights’ team has the skills, knowledge and expertise to create outstanding lighting design solutions. Let us add value with professional and dramatic project outcomes, delivered on time and on budget.
For over a decade Asco Lights has developed a reputation synonymous with style, flair, and truly remarkable one-off lighting designs. We’re completely in sync with our customers. And we create lighting design solutions for even the most complex of spaces. So high ceilings, small rooms, dark corners, old buildings… Leave it in our capable hands. For more on the importance of a well thought through lighting design head over to our Why Use a Lighting Designer page.
Cost Savings
Working with our expert lighting design team we will clearly demonstrate how cost savings can be made on our clients project. Our clients will benefit from our years of lighting experience and we will ensure costing mistakes are not made also.
Asco Lights can guarantee savings will be made by ensuring all 1st fixing cabling is done correctly. We Ensure all dimming drivers are tested and calculations are completed for LED tapes and distance runs before encountering any volt drop issues. We also provide diagrams for LED tape, cable and driver locations. As we are distributors for over 30 different manufacturers we will ensure you buy at the best possible prices with genuine discounts from the manufacturers that we pass over to you.
So working with us is a win-win solution for our clients as we do charge them a fee but our clients are able to make this cost back and more due to our expertise, Energy saving LED technology and also the discounts we can give them from our relationship with the manufactures we work with.
Lighting Control
Lighting control allows you to enhance the many spaces of your home and workplaces. A perfect way to control how much light you want whilst increasing efficiency and ease of use. Lighting control systems let you adjust the level of light to your moods and needs. Creating a bespoke lighting system for your space to boost comfort and convenience. Excellent for premium homes to add a real enhancement using the latest technology to add dimension to any design.
Mood lighting is a brilliant way to create any variety of moods and looks to suit any event or occasion. With a click of a button it’s an incredibly effective way to create your own personal lighting for a workspace or home. Designed to complement your needs and adapt with you throughout the day, to meet all your needs.
LED has seen a massive growth within residential lighting schemes, so needs a control system to manage dimming lighting. LED controls can easily be dimmed without flickering for a smooth change in light. An excellently designed control system allows LEDs to be effortlessly changed from bright light to low light.
Energy efficiency is an essential element of every home and business. Lighting can make up 10% of a home’s yearly electricity usage. By using dimmable lights within residential and commercial lighting systems it’s an easy and convenient way to reduce the amount of power used, whilst still enhancing the visual environment.
Coloured lighting can be a fun way to inject colour to your home or business. Lutron has a wide range of colours, styles and fabrics to coordinate with your project’s aesthetic. With options ranging from traditional to contemporary, there is a look that complements the designs of any space. Using colour can add interest and excitement to any design and create many exquisite looks.
Residential Lighting Design Process
1. Brief Development
Our lighting designers can meet you on-site or at our showroom in Manchester or at our offices in London. We need to fully understand how your space will be used and whether you have an idea of the lighting systems you will need before we can develop a complete brief. Our lighting designers will draw from you what your lighting aspirations are then offer advice on fittings, lighting designs & building regulation compliance. Your initial meeting may also involve discussions about specific light fittings, bespoke lighting, lighting control and home automation, and a complete run through of the schedule and process involved. It is our role to offer you choice and clarity so you know exactly what will be happening, who will be involved and what part we will play in your development or refurbishment.
2. Site Visit
It is important for our lighting designers to understand the built environment they will be designing for; therefore, in most cases, we will arrange for a site visit where they will be able to take notes, photos and sketches of the space(s).
3. Lighting Design & Plans
The first designs that our lighting designers will produce for you will be two-dimensional plans of the lighting for your space(s) using AutoCAD. These will represent where your lighting should be placed and what will be involved in your new lighting system. On approval of these drawings we can, on your instruction, produce further visual representations of the lighting designs or proceed with the project.
4. Regulations
We make sure that all our fittings comply with the Part L section of your building regulations and provide you with all the information you’ll need to give to your building control officer. Discussions on the subject of compliance will start in our very first meeting where we gather information from you or your architects and we are there every step of the way with you to ensure that any questions you or your building control officer have are answered clearly and swiftly.
5. Presentation
Once our lighting designers have completed their designs and initial fitting selections we will develop a presentation to show you exactly what your lighting design will look like. The presentation will involve our 2D drawings, options of different lighting products, and photographs from other projects with similar designs and products. We can also provide you with a 3D visualisation of your project or bespoke fitting. The presentation will sent via email and you will also be invited to our Manchester design studio and showroom for this presentation where we will offer you advice on potential cost savings and fittings from a huge range of lighting manufacturers. Our goal is to achieve your lighting aspirations and therefore we do all we can to show you the potential end results of our work, and present you with all the options for you to make an informed decision on both budget and design.
6. Quotation and Specification
A detailed quotation and specification document will be drawn up listing product type, lamp type, drivers and transformers. Installation guides will also be provided within the specification to help the contractors on site.
7. Loading Schedule
A loading schedule will be produced which details circuits, wattage per circuit, lamp type and dimming protocols. This will be given to your electrician and also if you are installing any lighting control this will be essential.
8. Project Management
If you have your own electrical engineers to install our lighting designs, we will gladly provide them with all the relevant information they need to turn our lighting designers visions into project reality. This will include: detailed specifications, circuit plans, detailed notes, a mood board where required, and our support throughout the installation where it is needed. If you do not have your own electrical engineers we will be able to recommend a trusted firm that we have relied upon for previous projects. As an end-to-end lighting consultancy, design and supply firm we also offer a project management service where we take responsibility for coordinating the various professionals on the project that will be involved in the lighting design process.
9. Order Management
When the time comes to place the order, our experienced sales team will assist with any technical questions to ensure a smooth delivery and installation. When the order arrives at our warehouse, each product will be marked up by circuit number and room by room thus assisting the electrician on site.
10. Installation
Asco lights works with a number of partners from electrical contractors to home automation specialists throughout the UK and abroad. It is strongly advised to appoint an approved electrician and we can recommend our partners. If you choose to appoint your contractors, this is no problem, we will work hand in hand and provide technical information when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is residential lighting?
Residential lighting solutions are intelligently designed solutions created to provide intuitive and functional lighting to houses, apartments or any residential space. By working with expert lighting designers and consultants residential spaces can be beautifully illuminated. By implementing functional and practical lighting principles a carefully executed residential lighting plan can transform an area. A professional residential lighting solution will not only enhance a space by increased visibility but can also highlight architectural features, set the mood of a space and also directly promote the wellbeing of individuals within the space.
How do I get good lighting at home?
Good lighting is subjective to the space it occupies. Each and every residential lighting design differs from one to the next. All residential spaces provide a different opportunity to create lighting spectacles, with each space a blank canvas to work with. A diversity of lighting principles can be used simply within a single room. Factors such as ceiling height, layout, natural light levels and even interior decor will all impact upon the final design. By working with an experienced lighting designer you will have industry expertise at your disposal, helping to create a space with function and finesse through lighting.
What is the best lighting for your home?
Advanced LED technology provides residential spaces with a plethora of options when creating a carefully designed residential lighting plan. The latest LED technology can be used to cover the entire range of daylight in 3 stages. From a cold white morning light of 6,500 Kelvin, to a warmer 3,600 Kelvin light colour with less blue, down to a relaxing 2,700 Kelvin, simulating an evening sunset.With the ability to mimic different lighting temperatures and change lighting levels LED lighting offers the user a great deal of freedom to customise light to fit their personal requirements. LED Lighting is also significantly more energy efficient than previous technologies, making LED lighting a great economical product. When combined with the correct lighting design to layer light correctly and when incorporated into an advanced lighting control system it provides the ultimate automated lighting system for unrivalled lighting control. Advanced lighting control systems allow you to enhance the many spaces of your home. A perfect way to control how much light you want whilst increasing efficiency and ease of use. Lighting control systems let you adjust the level of light to your moods and needs. Creating a bespoke lighting system for your space to boost comfort and convenience.
