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GARDEN LIGHTING DESIGN

Bespoke Garden Lighting Design

Thoughtfully designed garden lighting that enhances outdoor spaces, improves usability after dark and creates the right atmosphere.

Why Choose Us

THOUGHTFUL LIGHTING DESIGN MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Great garden lighting doesn’t start with fittings – it starts with design. A well-planned lighting scheme considers how the space is used, what needs to be highlighted, and how light will shape the garden after dark.

Our garden lighting design focuses on balance, positioning and restraint. Rather than over-lighting, we use light selectively to guide movement, enhance key features and create atmosphere without glare or harsh contrasts.

Every design is tailored to the space itself. Pathways, seating areas, planting, structures and architectural features are all considered as part of a cohesive lighting plan that feels natural, functional and visually pleasing at night.

The result is a garden lighting that looks intentional and refined after dark, not flat or overexposed – lighting that enhances the space rather than distracting from it.

OUR DESIGN SERVICE

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN OUR GARDEN LIGHTING DESIGN

A professional garden lighting design service focused on layout, balance and how your outdoor space is used after dark.

Site Assessment

We assess the layout, features and practical constraints of the space to understand how lighting can be used effectively after dark.

Usage Planning

Lighting is planned around how the space will be used, including pathways, seating areas, entrances and key focal points.

Feature Identification

We identify planting, structures and architectural elements that should be highlighted to add depth and visual interest.

Lighting Layout & Positioning

Careful placement of fittings to achieve balance, avoid glare and ensure light is used where it adds the most value.

Light Levels & Atmosphere

Consideration of brightness, beam spread and contrast to create a comfortable, usable and well-controlled night-time environment.

Future-Ready Design

Designs that allow for future expansion, upgrades or integration with control systems as the space evolves.

Our Approach

THE BENEFITS OF A PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING DESIGN

A well-designed lighting scheme does more than look good. It improves how an outdoor space feels, functions and performs after dark.

ENHANCED FEATURES & DEPTH

Careful use of light to highlight planting, structures and architectural elements, adding depth and visual interest after dark.

A COHESIVE OVERALL SCHEME

Every element works together as part of a single, considered lighting plan rather than a collection of individual fittings.

IMPROVED USABILITY

Designs focus on how the space will actually be used at night, supporting movement, seating areas and key routes without distraction.

BALANCED LIGHTING, NOT OVER-LIGHTING

Lighting is planned with restraint, using the right amount of light in the right places to avoid glare, harsh contrasts or flat results.

COMFORTABLE NIGHT-TIME ENVIRONMENTS

Consideration of light levels, beam spread and contrast to create spaces that feel comfortable and inviting, not harsh or clinical.

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Commercial fit-out — bespoke feature lighting

Gymtro Training Club

Gymtro Training Club is one of St Albans’ best-regarded independent gyms. When founder Baba Oluwole — Kyle’s own trainer — turned a disused first-floor office into his flagship facility, KG Electrical delivered the full electrical fit-out, bespoke feature lighting included.

Commercial — interior electrical refit

Omboo at Sopwell House

Sopwell House Hotel

Sopwell House — a Georgian country house hotel near St Albans — transformed its main restaurant into Omboo, a bold Asian-inspired dining concept. KG Electrical, the hotel’s exclusive electricians since 2019, delivered the full electrical refit against a hard opening deadline.

Commercial — interior lighting & kitchen electrical

Thompson St Albans

A 3 AA Rosette, Michelin-recommended restaurant in St Albans, run by chef-patron Phil Thompson. The food was exceptional — but the building’s electrics, inherited and added to across decades, were never built to match it.

Commercial — external lighting design & installation

Garden at Shoe Lane

Shoe Lane, City of London

A public garden between Deloitte’s head office buildings in the City of London, built by award-winning landscaper Landform Consultants. KG Electrical was the only lighting contractor trusted to design and deliver the scheme.

External — full lighting design & install

Oak Beams — External

The Chalfonts, Bucks

A Tudor Revival new build on a private road in The Chalfonts. The client had a garden designer’s lighting plan and knew it wasn’t right — so he handed the whole external scheme to KG Electrical and said: start again.

Internal — lighting, power & full electrical refit

Oak Beams — Internal

The Chalfonts, Bucks

A six-bedroom new build across three floors in The Chalfonts. The electrical design KG Electrical inherited looked fine on paper but didn’t work in practice — so the whole installation was redesigned from first principles.

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Our Process

How We Work

Initial Call

We listen to your needs, give practical advice, and talk through the options for your space or project.

Schedule a Visit

We arrange a convenient time to visit your property, assess the work in detail, and discuss the best approach.

Estimate & Plan

We provide a clear plan and estimate after seeing the work, so you know exactly what to expect.

Work & Aftercare

Our team carries out the job with care, quality, and minimal fuss, and we’re here for support after it’s done.

Helpful Informations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a garden lighting design include?

A lighting design covers layout, positioning, light levels and how different areas of the space will be lit after dark. It focuses on creating a balanced, usable and visually cohesive scheme.

Do you design lighting for both small and large outdoor spaces?

Yes. Lighting design is tailored to the size, layout and features of each space, whether it’s a compact garden or a larger outdoor environment.

Can a lighting design improve safety as well as appearance?

Yes. A good design considers visibility, routes and key areas to improve safe movement after dark while still creating the right atmosphere.

Do you design lighting to avoid glare and over-lighting?

Absolutely. Designs focus on controlled light placement and appropriate light levels to avoid harsh glare, bright spots or flat, over-lit results.

Can a lighting design be adapted or expanded in the future?

Yes. Designs can allow for future changes, upgrades or expansion as the space evolves or requirements change.