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Lighting Designer

Place real light fittings in a room, see a light level map against the right target for that room, preview the mood in 3D and see running costs.

Free design studio

Light levels, scenes and cost

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How this works

Each fitting adds light based on its lumens, beam and height, and the map shows lux across the floor against the recommended level for the room type. Auto layout spaces fittings evenly, and running costs use the wattage, hours of use and your electricity tariff.

Questions people ask

How do I use the Lighting Designer?

Choose the room type and size, add fittings or press auto layout, then check the light map and the 3D mood view. Adjust until the room meets its target.

Is the Lighting Designer free?

Yes. The Lighting Designer is free to use, with no sign-up and nothing to install. It runs in your web browser on a computer, tablet or phone, and your designs are saved in your own browser.