Lighting is one of the most important elements in any space yet unfortunately is often rushed and given little thought beyond building code requirements or standard how to’s due to limited resources or specialty experience in this area.

Lighting can be both difficult and costly to adjust after the design phase, that is why the sooner the better. Measure twice, cut once…..or rather light once by doing it well at the beginning.

To truly serve clients best and understand what their needs and desires are, one must take the time to understand design intent, and usage of space both for the short and longterm while considering many other factors which include everything from building materials, electrical code to cultural influence and the occupants visual health status.

A lighting consultant can be the conduit to acquiring the critical information in a timely way that will inform the desired design and installation. Acting as a liaison on the element of lighting that can act as the interpreter between client and trades, capturing the critical information that can have a client referring you or cursing you for the illogical placement of receptacles and having shadows cast on their favourite painting.

A lighting consultant will most benefit:

ELECTRICIANS

The focus is on making things work and making them work safely. Electricians don’t have time or headspace to stay on top of the latest lighting trends, products and technology. take a deep dive into the visual needs and desires of client.

CONTRACTORS

Like electricians, contractors are in the guts and at the helm of projects. There simply is not the time or bandwidth for contractors to consider if the beam spread on their feature art piece will be suitable or if the track lights in the kitchen are way too bright and causing hotspots. The client that has to live there does.

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Many interior designers have

ARCHITECTS

ENDUSERS