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.
💡 Lighting a Hallway …
It`s all about flow and a succession of light leading to a destination – often the heart of the home such as a kitchen or open plan space.
In this project we wanted to keep the ceilings clean and focus on reflected, integrated light… All beautifully built into the fabric of the build.
@atmosphericzoneltd
@orac_uk
Save and bookmark 🔖 this post to inspire your `welcome home` 🏡
#HallwayLighting #LinesOfArchitecture #ReflectedLight #WelcomeHome #LightingDesign
✨ Lighting by Plum is going `LIVE` 🎙️
Coming soon… we will be hosting TWO live sessions on Instagram talking about the specification of light fittings.
We aim to cover everything from down lights to pendants and all fittings in-between!
◾ Live # 1 – Mike and Ben discussing everything architectural lighting (downlights, up lights, LED tape and much more…)
◾ Live # 2 – Toria and the rest of the team discussing everything decorative lighting (pendants, wall lights and table lamps)
Dates to be announced, so keep watching our feed closely for more information. Coming soon…
If you have any early questions❓, please feel free to DM us and we`ll log in readiness to answer on the day 👇🏻
#GoingLive #LightingDesign #LightingExpert #LightFittings #ExpertAdvice
Following our recent `Completed Projects` reel alongside the talented @heighwayassociates …let us take you inside this beautiful home in Knightsbridge, London.
Focusing here on #KitchenLighting with an array of layers and effects on show, including:
▪️ High Level – Mini, discreet down lights, plastered in to the ceiling
▪️ Mid Level – Decorative island pendants and matching wall lights
▪️ Mid Level – Under wall cabinet lighting, integrated and out of view
▪️ Low Level – A soft glow from handrail and under island lighting
A real show stopper of a Kitchen …we hope you agree?!
Please leave us your thoughts and comments below 👇🏻
#LightingDesign #KitchenDesign #InteriorDesign #LuxuryInteriors
🍸Entertaining at Home 🍸
We loved designing this `home bar` for our clients and it`s perfectly located next to the cinema for pre and post movie refreshments!
The ceiling design echoes that of the sit up bar and subconsciously splits this space for a more intimate feel.
We used our three key layers of light (high to low level – ceiling, wall and floor) to create just the right mood and ambiance.
To see more of this wonderful home (and our lighting scheme throughout), please check out their website here 👇🏻
https://www.thenookmoulton.co.uk/gallery
#LightingDesign #HomeBar #EntertainingAtHome #HomeInteriors #InteriorDesign
✨ The Wonders of Working with Heighway`s ✨
We so value our working relationship with @heighwayassociates and have been designing lighting schemes alongside their stunning architecture for over a decade! Not only brilliant architects, but kind and friendly too…🫶🏻
This reel showcases just a snippet of some amazing projects we have completed together over the last couple of years – all professionally caught by the talented @inarahomeimagery
We will be diving deeper into each project over the coming posts… so watch this space and keep following along!
#ValuedPartner #Architecture #LightingDesign #InteriorLighting #GardenLighting
🔥 We`re in the press … 📰
We love being approached to comment and input our lighting expertise to `current` and `hot topics`.
In this latest `advice` article by @livingetcofficial our Design & Technical Director, Mike, talks about the benefits of lighting the `edges` of rooms and spaces. Focusing on the importance of surfaces and textures as well as lighting pictures and artwork.
Read more here – https://www.livingetc.com/advice/light-the-edges-not-the-middle-rule – link 🔗 also in our bio!
Swipe ➡️ to see how focusing the lighting to the `edges` only can have a huge impact!
Save this post to inspire your next project … 🔖👇🏻
#ExpertAdvice #LightingAdvice #LightingDesign #FeatureLighting #InThePress
We love being featured on the prestigious `List` by House & Garden.
It`s such a wonderful collection of companies providing the very best in home interiors and gardens.
Providing our clients with creative lighting schemes and expert advice is at the heart of `what we do` …and we love it!
Go check out our feature profile here 👇🏻
https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/the-list/profile/lighting-by-plum
#HouseAndGarden @houseandgardenuk @condenast #LightingDesign #HomeInteriorsUK #InteriorDesign #GardenDesignUK
Sunsets on Summer Travels… 🌄
A selection of beautiful sunsets from the teams summer travels including;
🔆 Paphos, Cyprus
🔆 Northern & Southern Spain
🔆 The Gower, Wales
🔆 Cornwall, England
Natural light in all its glory!
#NaturalLight #SummerSun #SummerSunsets #SummerHoliday #OutOfOffice
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.
