Brilliant Lighting

17/06/2026

Technical lighting details that make the atmosphere.

This scheme uses layered architectural lighting to enhance the barn structure without overpowering it. Ground-recessed uplights graze the oak posts, surface-mounted downlights add focused illumination, and concealed linear uplighting washes the sloped ceiling above.

The linear uplight is hidden behind an upstand, creating a soft, continuous glow that lifts the pitched roof and highlights the timber beams, with the fitting kept neatly out of sight.

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

Natural light, perfectly controlled.

Lutron blinds and curtains bring daylight, privacy and atmosphere together in one beautifully simple system. With the touch of a button, your curtains can open, blinds can adjust, and your lighting can respond at the same time, creating scenes that feel effortless from morning through to evening.

We’ve explored how smart window treatments work with a Lutron lighting system in our latest blog.

Read more via the link in our bio.

27/05/2026

Light is never just one thing it shifts by the hour, the season, and the mood of a room.
That’s why in the most considered homes, light and shade should be designed together. When motorised blinds or curtains are planned as part of the lighting design, they become part of an integrated control system meaning one touch can adjust everything in sync.

Think:
“Good Morning” = blinds rise & soft lights up
“Dinner” = blinds down for privacy & lights warm and dim
“Movie” = curtains closed & glare gone & perfect ambience

It’s not tech for the sake of it, it’s a home that feels intuitive, calm, and effortless to live in.

12/05/2026

What you’re really investing in when you choose a lighting designer…

It’s not just a lighting plan, or a list of fittings.

It’s the thinking behind how a space will feel.
How the architecture will be enhanced.
How joinery, finishes, controls and window treatments will work together.
How light will support the way you actually live in your home.

The earlier we’re involved, the more possibilities there are, but thoughtful lighting design can add value at any stage, from new builds and renovations to carefully considered retrofits.

Because beautiful lighting should feel effortless once the project is finished.

Planning a home project? Bring a lighting designer into the conversation.

30/04/2026

We’re growing our team ✨

At Brilliant Lighting, we design spaces that feel as good as they look, and we’re looking for an Experienced Lighting Designer to help us create truly inspiring schemes.

If you have a strong eye for design, a passion for interiors, and want to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced studio, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Thirsk / On-site / Hybrid
🕒 Full-time

📩 Send your CV to [email protected]

29/04/2026

There’s more than one way to light a staircase and the right choice changes everything.

From subtle tread lighting to wall grazers and step markers, it’s all about balancing safety, comfort and atmosphere.

Which approach suits your home best?

28/04/2026

A staircase shouldn’t need a spotlight to feel special.

This is what happens when the light is built into the architecture, a soft, warm glow that keeps the space calm and lets the materials do the talking.

One detail. One decision. Completely different feel.

27/04/2026

Warm dimming vs fixed CCT is one of those “small” specification choices that makes a huge difference to the way a room feels — especially in the evening.

In our latest blog post, we explain the real-world difference between:
- Warm dimming (light gets warmer as it dims, like incandescent)
- Fixed CCT (colour temperature stays consistent at any dim level)
- We also share where each approach works best — and how to combine them in the same project without awkward colour shifts across sightlines.

Read the full post here: https://brilliantlighting.co.uk/blog/warm-dimming-vs-fixed-cct

15/04/2026

A 2° change can transform a room.

Beam angle controls focus, shadow and mood, crisp and architectural or soft and relaxed.

Read more: https://brilliantlighting.co.uk/blog/beam-angles-explained-how-2-changes-the-room