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Independent lighting designers & online designer lighting store - a luminary ‘one stop shop’💡

Hello there, we’re Darklight Design - independent lighting designers with our own shiny, online designer lighting store. We sell the latest contemporary indoor and outdoor lighting for your home, garden or business, and you can even buy architectural lighting from us. We also provide a full lighting design consultancy package, ranging from one room to a whole property development. If there is a void in your life that only a kick-ass floor lamp can fill, our online designer lighting store is waiting for you. We supply contemporary indoor and outdoor lighting collections from Europe’s most covetable design houses, as well as some lesser known gems that we find on our travels. On top of all that, we’re also a specialist independent lighting design consultancy. Based in Berkshire, we work with architects, interior designers and home owners on projects throughout the UK and Europe. To book an appointment with one of our designers, give us a tinkle on 01189 882294.

27/10/2026

Introducing Vesoi 🇮🇹💡

Combining traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary design vision, Vesoi specialise in indoor lighting for residential and public spaces. Expect clean, essential lines and bold geometric forms, made to last.

From the sleek Caro linear pendant to the striking Stelo137 floor-to-ceiling light, and the Dovevuoi picture light to highlight your favourite artwork, there’s a Vesoi piece for every space. Each piece balances function and emotion to give a refined, modern look that lasts.

Explore Vesoi now on our website 🔗🌐

13/10/2026

New season, new light 💡🍂

We’re expanding our decorative collection with the latest from Zambelis: luminaires that bring quiet elegance to every space. Think soft-glowing alabaster, rich bronze finishes, sleek linear suspensions, and refined reading lights, each piece crafted to feel effortlessly sophisticated.

From homes to hotels, restaurants to reception areas, there’s a design to suit every interior and every purpose.

Discover the Zambelis range on our website🌐

08/10/2026

The fitting behind the effect💡

Every great lighting scheme starts with the right fixture. Explore the projects that brought some of our favourite designs to life - and the fittings that made them possible.

1️⃣DLD Lightflow CSP Linear LED Tape | Show Home, Australia
2️⃣DLD Foco Spot Light | Foxleigh, Berkshire
3️⃣LLD Altea Round Baffle Uplight | Meadow House, Essex
4️⃣LLD Bia Single Emission Path Light | Oxfordshire Country House

Visit our Project Portfolio through the link below for more details on these brilliant lighting schemes🔗🏡
https://www.darklightdesign.com/lighting-design/project-portfolio/

07/10/2026

It's LED Light Day, a day that celebrates the evolution of the light bulb 💡

LEDs are a modern lighting technology that's far more efficient than old-fashioned bulbs. When traditional bulbs were phased out, three energy-saving options stepped in to replace them: halogen, CFL and LED. Only one came out on top. Let's shine a light on why…

Why use LEDs?

🔋Energy-efficient – they use up to 90% less wattage than traditional incandescent bulbs.
🌿Eco-friendly – safe to use and dispose of; they don’t contain toxic materials (incandescent and CFL contain lead and mercury), and their heat sinks remove any heat they produce.
⌛Longer-lasting – up to 50,000 hours compared with c2,000 for incandescent, c4,000 for halogen and c20,000 for CFL.
💡Cheaper – to run than their alternatives because they use less energy and need replacing less often. They’re also much less expensive to buy than they used to be.
🔅Attractive – new dim-to-warm LEDs behave more like halogen and traditional bulbs as they fade to an ambient glow.

For more details on everything LED, read our full guide 'LED Lighting - What You Need to Know' at the link below🔗

https://www.darklightdesign.com/about/knowledge-hub/faq/led-lighting-what-you-need-to-know/

22/09/2026

Tonight's the tipping point 🌗

The autumn equinox lands in the early hours tomorrow - the one moment all year when day and night are perfectly balanced. From here, the scales tip: darker evenings, longer nights, and less daylight to enjoy your outdoor space.

If your lighting's been an afterthought all summer, now's the moment to take a proper look at it. Loose fittings, dim bulbs, dark corners - better to catch them now than in the middle of a pitch-black November.

Time to see if your space is ready for darker evenings. Not sure where to start? Send us a message, and we'll be happy to help! 🤝

18/09/2026

A thoughtful exterior lighting scheme helps set the mood in your garden and outdoor space 🏡💡

The secret to a garden that feels as good as it looks? Play with light and shadow instead of flooding every corner. Use subtle up and down lights to draw the eye to greenery, a sculpture, or an interesting texture - letting the dark spaces do just as much work as the lit ones.

Effective lighting design is as much about restraint as it is illumination. Visit our Knowledge Hub for the full guide on getting the feel of your outside space just right 🔗
https://www.darklightdesign.com/about/knowledge-hub/how-to-guides/create-the-right-feel-when-lighting-your-outside-space/

17/09/2026

Bollard lighting, built to do more than just look good 💡

From guiding footsteps along a pathway to casting a soft glow through shrubbery, our bollard lights are among the most versatile ways to light a garden. Use them to define a driveway, highlight planting, or add a layer of security and safety after dark.

Choose a design that stands proud as a decorative statement piece, or a low-profile luminaire that disappears into the foliage by day and comes alive at night.

Explore the outdoors - browse Bollard Lighting on our website to illuminate your space 🌐🔗

08/09/2026

Get ahead of darker evenings with these outdoor lighting tips from our experts💡

1. Zone off outdoor lighting areas⛔
Start by visualising how you'll use your outdoor living area. Perhaps you want to create an outdoor dining area that can be enjoyed during darker evenings, or you want to highlight key greenery and shrubs, or architectural home features.

2. Create a consistent 'feel' with your outdoor lighting✨
Most clients prefer a warm glow in their garden and avoid the cooler white lights. To achieve this intimate vibe, choose warm white LEDs with a low colour temperature, around 2700K.

3. Plan the best way to install exterior lighting⚙
Director and lighting designer Chris says, "In order for your longed-for lighting scheme to last, I always recommend wiring external systems in 24V and mounting drivers in IP-rated, above-ground weatherproof boxes.”

Want more details? Read the full blog post on our website🌐🔗
https://www.darklightdesign.com/about/knowledge-hub/how-to-guides/3-expert-tips-for-perfect-outdoor-lighting/

03/09/2026

Sun's setting. Solar's staying 🌥

Less daylight, same glow - our range of Outdoor Solar Lights from IP44.DE keeps evenings lit, even as the cloudier seasons approach.

IP44.DE's solar luminaires don't stop when the summer does. The solar panels still charge on cloudy days and during the autumn and winter months, reaching up to 25% of full power. The portable cordless models also feature USB-C charging, further prepping them for year-round use.

Invite illumination into your autumnal evenings with our range of Outdoor Solar Lights, available on our website 🌐💡

26/08/2026

Ready to make a statement overhead?✨

From alabaster to brass, ceramic to glass - explore how different materials and textures can transform a space.

Go bold with a single striking luminaire, or layer soft impact with a stylish duo or trio to illuminate and elevate.

Swipe for more decorative lighting inspiration➡💡

Address

Swallowfield
RG71TH

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+441189882294

Website

https://www.darklightdesign.com/

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