Who are Lighting By Plum
Independent residential lighting design consultants based in Buckinghamshire with projects located across the UK, with a focus on London and the surrounding Home Counties of; Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.
Our 6-stage approach to transforming your home
Why Use a Lighting Designer?
Lighting your house or garden will have a huge impact on the way you ‘feel’ about it, it will be the difference between creating a ‘house’ or creating a ‘home’. People often struggle to get the balance of light right, to have enough to do the practical tasks, yet the right balance to create mood and atmosphere. They often make the mistake of over-lighting and putting in too many uncomfortable glary downlights that make the house difficult to live in.
As lighting designers, we help you understand the importance of lighting a house and garden with professional consideration. Placing light fittings in the right locations and choosing the right light fitting for the purpose and desired effect is key.
Working with you and the 'design and build' team
A successful design is one which brings together all areas and elements of your house and/or garden project. There are so many aspects of the design and build process that need to be coordinated in order to work seamlessly together.
Working as part of the ‘team’ to ensure the lighting works with the;
> Architecture
> Fabrication of build
> Interior design (style, furniture, kitchen, bathroom/s, stairs, joinery and more…)
…is a key part of our process and one which is imperative to ensure a smooth process and successful outcome.
Last night brought an end to our 10th year in business celebrations 🎉🍾🥂
A fantastic POD dinner @denham_grove_ponzu and an overnight stay for the team @denhamgrovehotel
We were wonderfully looked after by the entire hotel staff and had such a lovely, fun stay! Certainly a memorable occasion…
We roll into year 11 with lots of exciting projects on site and many more in the planning stages 🤩 … Here`s to the next 10 years!
#10years #celebration #10yearsinbusiness #decade #anniversary #teamwork #valuedteam #lightingdesigner #lightingconsultant #lightingdesign #lightinghomes #residentiallighting #lightinggardens #workanniversary #awardwinning #lovewhatyoudo #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
Last night brought an end to our 10th year in business celebrations 🎉🍾🥂
A fantastic POD dinner @denham_grove_ponzu and an overnight stay for the team @denhamgrovehotel
We were wonderfully looked after by the entire hotel staff and had such a lovely, fun stay! Certainly a memorable occasion…
We roll into year 11 with lots of exciting projects on site and many more in the planning stages 🤩 … Here`s to the next 10 years!
#10years #celebration #10yearsinbusiness #decade #anniversary #teamwork #valuedteam #lightingdesigner #lightingconsultant #lightingdesign #lightinghomes #residentiallighting #lightinggardens #workanniversary #awardwinning #lovewhatyoudo #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
Up light simplicity caught on site this morning… Just beautiful and illuminates the curved stairs to great effect at night!
Bringing `life` to what might have been a shady spot… using the micro #Alta range from @orlunaled
#inspiredbylight #lightinspired #lightinghomes #residentiallighting #lightingdesign #lightingdesigner #uplight #uplighting #curvedstairs #stairlighting #stairlight #hall #hallway #welcomehome #entrancehall #lobby #narrowbeam #interiors #interiordesign
Up light simplicity caught on site this morning… Just beautiful and illuminates the curved stairs to great effect at night!
Bringing `life` to what might have been a shady spot… using the micro #Alta range from @orlunaled
#inspiredbylight #lightinspired #lightinghomes #residentiallighting #lightingdesign #lightingdesigner #uplight #uplighting #curvedstairs #stairlighting #stairlight #hall #hallway #welcomehome #entrancehall #lobby #narrowbeam #interiors #interiordesign
Toria is our Creative Director and Founder of @lightingbyplum …and here is a picture of her talking about Sustainability in Lighting and the impact our industry has on the environment – a recent, successful event we hosted in #london
She particularly loves the creative side of the business and much of her time is consumed with the initial stages of our projects, working through innovative ideas and concepts with our team and clients alike.
Toria`s knowledge of the lighting industry has been gathered over the last 20+ years. She has a particular passion for the `look` and `feel` of spaces. With that comes a side of the business which we are looking to expand and offer a service of #decorativesourcing – procuring the correct wall lights and pendants, from the huge range available on the market, is so often a large part of discussion with clients.
When not at work, Toria has been renovating her own house, entertaining a new puppy (pictures 2 & 3 ➡️➡️), being a general taxi service for her two children (!) and then also playing a bit of tennis with her other half!
#founder #businessowner #business #lightingdesigner #lightingconsultant #teamplayer #teammember #partoftheteam #partofthefamily #valuedteammember #teamvalues
Toria is our Creative Director and Founder of @lightingbyplum …and here is a picture of her talking about Sustainability in Lighting and the impact our industry has on the environment – a recent, successful event we hosted in #london
She particularly loves the creative side of the business and much of her time is consumed with the initial stages of our projects, working through innovative ideas and concepts with our team and clients alike.
Toria`s knowledge of the lighting industry has been gathered over the last 20+ years. She has a particular passion for the `look` and `feel` of spaces. With that comes a side of the business which we are looking to expand and offer a service of #decorativesourcing – procuring the correct wall lights and pendants, from the huge range available on the market, is so often a large part of discussion with clients.
When not at work, Toria has been renovating her own house, entertaining a new puppy (pictures 2 & 3 ➡️➡️), being a general taxi service for her two children (!) and then also playing a bit of tennis with her other half!
#founder #businessowner #business #lightingdesigner #lightingconsultant #teamplayer #teammember #partoftheteam #partofthefamily #valuedteammember #teamvalues
Up lighting using @orac_uk profiles and @atmosphericzoneltd … Simply seamless 🤩
Love these details and beautifully installed by @mhcostaconstruction – design direction from of us @lightingbyplum and @dustarchitecture
#lightinspired #inspiredbylight #lightinghomes #lightingdesigner #lightingconsultant #residentiallighting #uplighting #linearlighting #linear #ledtape #integratedledlighting #integratedlighting #uplight #reflectedlight #warmwhite #glow #ambiance #interiors #interiordesign #coffer #cornice
Up lighting using @orac_uk profiles and @atmosphericzoneltd … Simply seamless 🤩
Love these details and beautifully installed by @mhcostaconstruction – design direction from of us @lightingbyplum and @dustarchitecture
#lightinspired #inspiredbylight #lightinghomes #lightingdesigner #lightingconsultant #residentiallighting #uplighting #linearlighting #linear #ledtape #integratedledlighting #integratedlighting #uplight #reflectedlight #warmwhite #glow #ambiance #interiors #interiordesign #coffer #cornice
A beautiful #stairlighting detail alongside the talented team @dustarchitecture … at our recently completed residential project in #hampstead #london
A clever, integrated #handrail with hidden #ledtape and plaster in #floorwashers to light across the treads from @astrolighting
All brilliantly installed by @mhcostaconstruction and controlled by @equippd
#inspiredbylight #lightinspired #stairlight #stairlights #handraillighting #lightinghomes #residentiallighting #lightingdesigner #lightingconsultant #timberinlay #interiors #interiordesign
A beautiful #stairlighting detail alongside the talented team @dustarchitecture … at our recently completed residential project in #hampstead #london
A clever, integrated #handrail with hidden #ledtape and plaster in #floorwashers to light across the treads from @astrolighting
All brilliantly installed by @mhcostaconstruction and controlled by @equippd
#inspiredbylight #lightinspired #stairlight #stairlights #handraillighting #lightinghomes #residentiallighting #lightingdesigner #lightingconsultant #timberinlay #interiors #interiordesign
Another week and another #teammember for you! Hi, I`m Mike and a Partner here @lightingbyplum !!!
Still, after 10 years, I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of the business but love to problem solve … and focus a lot of my time and attention on everything detailed and technical design.
The most rewarding aspect is that final focus and scene setting alongside our great clients – watching the designed #lightingscheme come to life – as shown in this first picture!
It`s not all work though, I spend weekends with my incredibly active children (tennis, netball, football, rugby, ballet, cricket … the list goes on!), as well as with my lovely girlfriend, Helen.
We`ve currently set ourselves the challenge of walking #theridgeway (picture 2) and when not doing that it`s all running and cycling for me – full on sprint duathlons and trying to qualify for #teamGB (picture 3). We`ll see … and age related of course!
#teamplayer #businessowner #partoftheteam #10years #lightingdesigner #lightingconsultant #business #businessfocus #fromthestart #lovewhatyoudo #greatteam #oneoftheteam #lightinghomes #lightinggardens #residentiallighting
Another week and another #teammember for you! Hi, I`m Mike and a Partner here @lightingbyplum !!!
Still, after 10 years, I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of the business but love to problem solve … and focus a lot of my time and attention on everything detailed and technical design.
The most rewarding aspect is that final focus and scene setting alongside our great clients – watching the designed #lightingscheme come to life – as shown in this first picture!
It`s not all work though, I spend weekends with my incredibly active children (tennis, netball, football, rugby, ballet, cricket … the list goes on!), as well as with my lovely girlfriend, Helen.
We`ve currently set ourselves the challenge of walking #theridgeway (picture 2) and when not doing that it`s all running and cycling for me – full on sprint duathlons and trying to qualify for #teamGB (picture 3). We`ll see … and age related of course!
#teamplayer #businessowner #partoftheteam #10years #lightingdesigner #lightingconsultant #business #businessfocus #fromthestart #lovewhatyoudo #greatteam #oneoftheteam #lightinghomes #lightinggardens #residentiallighting
Home Cinema! It`s #movietime … 🤩🍿🎞️
A most enjoyable site visit yesterday, alongside our lovely clients in #hampstead #london … So great to review the lighting install and we`ll be back to #sceneset soon!
Caught this video and photo … ➡️ … of the home cinema, simply stunning and delighted with the outcome of the lighting scheme we designed.
All controlled by the clever team @equippd with @control4
Build / construction by the talented @mhcostaconstruction
Architecture by our friends @dustarchitecture
#homecinema #cinema #movie #popcorn #lightscameraaction #lightson #inspiredbylight #lightinspired #lightingdesigner #lightinghomes #residentiallighting #lightingconsultant
Home Cinema! It`s #movietime … 🤩🍿🎞️
A most enjoyable site visit yesterday, alongside our lovely clients in #hampstead #london … So great to review the lighting install and we`ll be back to #sceneset soon!
Caught this video and photo … ➡️ … of the home cinema, simply stunning and delighted with the outcome of the lighting scheme we designed.
All controlled by the clever team @equippd with @control4
Build / construction by the talented @mhcostaconstruction
Architecture by our friends @dustarchitecture
#homecinema #cinema #movie #popcorn #lightscameraaction #lightson #inspiredbylight #lightinspired #lightingdesigner #lightinghomes #residentiallighting #lightingconsultant
The team were #scenesetting alongside @rakocontrols earlier this week and caught this lovely #diningroom photo! Lots of #layersoflight on show, including;
@orlunaled #minidownlights
@atmosphericzoneltd #integratedledlighting
@lightgraphix #uplights
…and a statement #pendant to finish the look!
#inspiredbylight #lightinspired #lightinghomes #dining #residentiallighting #lightingdesigner #lightingdesign #lightingconsultant #interiors #interiordesign #texturedwalls #openbrickwork #naturaltones
The team were #scenesetting alongside @rakocontrols earlier this week and caught this lovely #diningroom photo! Lots of #layersoflight on show, including;
@orlunaled #minidownlights
@atmosphericzoneltd #integratedledlighting
@lightgraphix #uplights
…and a statement #pendant to finish the look!
#inspiredbylight #lightinspired #lightinghomes #dining #residentiallighting #lightingdesigner #lightingdesign #lightingconsultant #interiors #interiordesign #texturedwalls #openbrickwork #naturaltones
Just completed… A beautiful #kitchen and #dining project in #beaconsfield #buckinghamshire alongside @goodwoodinteriors !!!
Stunning materials and textures used throughout and layered with light for flexibility in mood and ambience 🤩
#inspiredbylight #lightinspired #residentiallighting #lightinghomes #layeredlighting #layersoflight #pantrylighting #kitchenlighting #kitchenisland #pendants #timber #wood #marble
Just completed… A beautiful #kitchen and #dining project in #beaconsfield #buckinghamshire alongside @goodwoodinteriors !!!
Stunning materials and textures used throughout and layered with light for flexibility in mood and ambience 🤩
#inspiredbylight #lightinspired #residentiallighting #lightinghomes #layeredlighting #layersoflight #pantrylighting #kitchenlighting #kitchenisland #pendants #timber #wood #marble
As promised, an interior shot of this fantastic, contemporary #barnrenovation near #amersham #chilternhills … #office and #gym furniture to come, but the lighting is all installed, on and scene set alongside @indigozest using @control4
The #wiro #pendantcluster from @weverducre is positioned over the desk (to come!) and the integrated #linearlighting from @atmosphericzoneltd cleverly frames the windows, doors and openings to add depth and interest.
Really can`t wait to see these spaces fully furnished!
#inspiredbylight #lightinspired #linesoflight #modernbarn #barnrenovation #orielwindow #pendants #modernliving #homegym #study
As promised, an interior shot of this fantastic, contemporary #barnrenovation near #amersham #chilternhills … #office and #gym furniture to come, but the lighting is all installed, on and scene set alongside @indigozest using @control4
The #wiro #pendantcluster from @weverducre is positioned over the desk (to come!) and the integrated #linearlighting from @atmosphericzoneltd cleverly frames the windows, doors and openings to add depth and interest.
Really can`t wait to see these spaces fully furnished!
#inspiredbylight #lightinspired #linesoflight #modernbarn #barnrenovation #orielwindow #pendants #modernliving #homegym #study
The next #teammember to introduce you to is… Ben, our Associate Designer, working on some exciting new developments here at @lightingbyplum …stay tuned! #designextras are incoming!
Ben has been with us for over 5 years and enjoys the entire design process from concept through to final delivery. Though you will usually find him on site discussing technical details!
He likes to challenge himself in work by utilising new fittings and lighting effects as well as in his `out of work activities` – one shown here ➡️ 💪
#lightinspired #inspiredbylight #lightingconsultant #designer #associatedesigner #lightingdesigner #teamwork #partoftheteam #leadership #lightinghomes #residentiallighting #valuedteammember #teamvalues
The next #teammember to introduce you to is… Ben, our Associate Designer, working on some exciting new developments here at @lightingbyplum …stay tuned! #designextras are incoming!
Ben has been with us for over 5 years and enjoys the entire design process from concept through to final delivery. Though you will usually find him on site discussing technical details!
He likes to challenge himself in work by utilising new fittings and lighting effects as well as in his `out of work activities` – one shown here ➡️ 💪
#lightinspired #inspiredbylight #lightingconsultant #designer #associatedesigner #lightingdesigner #teamwork #partoftheteam #leadership #lightinghomes #residentiallighting #valuedteammember #teamvalues
Beautiful #country #cotswold #orangery … with a tasteful #lightingscheme to suit!
Recessed #uplights beside the #logburner
Integrated #ledtapelighting in the #joinery
Shelf mounted #walllights
Recessed #downlights
Vault #uplighting in #panelling
High, medium and low layers of light for maximum flexibility… from practical light in the day to evening ambiance at night …and all controlled by @rakocontrols
#countrylife #cotswoldhome #snug #living #seating #relax #unwind #tvroom #timbercladding #panelledwalls #panelledceiling #timberclad #englishhome #classic #countryliving #interiors #interiordesign #shaker
Beautiful #country #cotswold #orangery … with a tasteful #lightingscheme to suit!
Recessed #uplights beside the #logburner
Integrated #ledtapelighting in the #joinery
Shelf mounted #walllights
Recessed #downlights
Vault #uplighting in #panelling
High, medium and low layers of light for maximum flexibility… from practical light in the day to evening ambiance at night …and all controlled by @rakocontrols
#countrylife #cotswoldhome #snug #living #seating #relax #unwind #tvroom #timbercladding #panelledwalls #panelledceiling #timberclad #englishhome #classic #countryliving #interiors #interiordesign #shaker
Mike and Toria advised on the lighting array for a barn undergoing refurbishment. The main barn in particular needed a complete rethink of the lighting design. Mike came up with suggestions which when implemented have given the beams and features a wow factor. The customer care throughout was exemplary and we appreciated Mike's enthusiasm and attention to detail. We have no hesitation in recommending Lighting by Plum
Mike of Lighting by Plum gave us fantastic ideas and support for our house renovation and extension project. We are very happy with the results. The ideas and fittings are much better than what we would have found by ourselves. We love our new house and the lighting is a big part of that. We have recommended them to friends and will continue to do so.
Mike from Plum has transformed my home by producing the most exceptional lighting design. Mike has captured my brief perfectly and designed a beautifully lit space. He has an exceptional talent to create different levels of mood lighting to suit every occasion. I cannot thank him enough for his dedication to the project, professionalism and beautiful design.
Lighting by Plum designed and implemented a stunning lighting scheme for my outdoor space. From concept through to project completion, the whole team were outstanding.
New lights and shades repositioned in five rooms in our retirement flat .The work was done quickly and efficiently and no mess left . The light is now much better and in exactly the right place .
I have worked with Lighting by Plum on various projects. Their technical knowledge, attention to detail and service is excellent. As well as this, Toria has an impeccable eye for design and incorporates lighting beautifully!
Lauren Gilberthorpe
Our company was introduced to lighting by Plum through an Architect. Their work has been outstanding from initial concept design to project management and overall execution of the lighting design. The properties have turned out much better than we first envisaged and a massive thanks for plum for their fantastic design and project management. The properties are high end residential.
Lighting By Plum are our go-to team for all our lighting design services. Their comprehensive service offering allows us, and more importantly our customers, to have beautiful living-spaces that enhance their lifestyles.
What can I say but thanks again. Our house just wouldn't be the same without your lighting ideas and input.
Lighting by Plum was recommended to us. Toria's knowledge and experience was so helpful. She had innovative ideas and we are so pleased with the lighting in our new house. She was always professional but very friendly and reliable.
