Lighting design

Spaces shaped by light

From the first sketch to the final focus, we design light around how people live and work. Our team brings engineering, architecture, art and furniture design together, and we test ideas in our darkroom so you can see them before they’re built.

Commercial

Commercial lighting design

Interior and exterior lighting for the commercial sector. We work best taking a project from start to finish, managing design, supply chain, commissioning and installation, and each of these is also available on its own.

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Residential

Residential lighting design

Lighting shapes how we live, feel and heal, yet it’s often an afterthought. A good lighting plan balances function, health and cost, so your home supports you from morning to night.

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Why use a lighting designer for your home?

The right lighting plan balances function with wellbeing and atmosphere.

Functionality

Your home needs to adapt to your day, from bright, focused light for work to warm, ambient light for relaxing. Thoughtful lighting moves between tasks and moods so every moment feels effortless.

Health

Light affects how we feel, sleep and focus. Designed well, artificial light can support your body’s natural rhythms, creating spaces that restore and energise.

Cost control

Most homes are over-lit. A well-considered lighting design avoids wasted energy, puts light only where it’s needed, and future-proofs your home.

Residential consultation packages

Renovating or building? Our design team can help you make sense of your project. Choose the level of help you need, then contact us to book.

1. The Consult

A one-hour consultation to help you reimagine your space with real, practical lighting solutions.

2. The Plans

A tailored lighting design with CAD layouts, detailed build drawings and specifications for your electrician and builder.

3. The Works

A complete, stress-free service: we manage your lighting design from concept to installation.

What our clients say

“One of the best decisions we made in our new build project was to reach out to Willie Duggans at a very early stage. The consultation provided by Monica and the team was invaluable and provided a roadmap that we could incorporate into the build process. Duggan’s expertise and passion gave us huge confidence and the results speak for themselves.”
Shane PowerKilkenny

“I had a consultation with Monica Duggan and am so glad I did. If I were to do another renovation I would definitely involve Monica from the beginning of the project. The lights she recommended were neater and better than the ones we originally had and we actually ended up using less lights.”
Helen O’FlynnDublin

“While completing a major renovation back in 2016 I visited many lighting shops without satisfaction. An architect friend tipped me off that I should visit Willie Duggan. I bought all my light fittings there in one day. In 2021 I was renovating again; this time I went directly and found all of my fittings again. What more can I say!”
Dara KernanDublin

“Very happy with the service provided, all members of the team were very helpful from the top-down, management, design, and stores. Would definitely recommend them to others who are unsure of ways to light specific areas without flooding the area with fittings.”
Roy GeeLaois

“One of the most engaging & informative workshops that I have attended in regards to residential design. Highly recommend.”
Emma BurkeMasterclass

“This was a really worthwhile workshop. I’d recommend it to anyone building their own home or wanting to think differently about how to use light in a space.”
Nicola GeretyMasterclass

“Plenty of food for thought. Can see the benefit of getting expert advice early in the project. The ‘less is more’ approach might actually result in savings.”
Deirdre ShepardMasterclass

How we work

Common questions about our lighting design service.

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How does your lighting design service work?

We are most effective when we take a project from start to finish, managing all deliverables: design, supply chain, final site commissioning and installation. This ensures a smooth process and a quality finish. We also offer each deliverable as a stand-alone service.

Do you charge for lighting consultancy?

Yes, we charge for consultancy when we take design responsibility. Our free-of-charge service includes standard fitting suggestions and advice, including lighting calculations on our supplied fittings. We do not take responsibility for free-of-charge calculations.

You’re both a lighting design consultant and a supplier. How do I know you’re specifying the best fittings?

As consultants, we are committed to providing the very best outcomes for your project. You always have the choice to work with us on suggested products or to go elsewhere for equivalents. We can issue our specifications “equal and approved”, test and evaluate alternatives where required, and provide a full evaluation report.

If there is an appropriate product within our range we will specify it. If not, we will (and do) specify from other suppliers, for areas where we can’t provide fittings or based on your preferences. We always get a sample of any fitting we specify and test it in our darkroom.

Planning a project? Talk to our design team about the light it needs.