• Hourly Lighting Design Consultation

Lightsource Studio

Hourly Lighting Design Consultation

€48,00 EUR
€48,00 EUR
Tax included.

Each unit is one hour of design time. Most single-room questions and layout reviews take one to two hours; we will tell you if more time is needed before we go beyond what you have booked.

Sometimes you do not need a whole design, just an expert to look at one thing. Book our lighting designers by the hour and spend the time wherever it helps your project most.

It suits a single question, a second opinion, or a sense-check before you commit to fittings, wiring or installation.

How clients use their hours

  • Reviewing a layout drawn by an architect, interior designer, electrician or builder
  • Checking downlight positions before cabling
  • Sorting out the lighting in a single room or zone
  • Choosing fittings that suit the space
  • Finding alternatives to products that are unavailable, unsuitable or over budget
  • Planning switching, dimming and control zones
  • Advice on brightness, glare, colour temperature, beam angle and placement
  • A final check before buying products or starting installation

Help us prepare

Ahead of the session, send what you have: plans, drawings or sketches; photos or video; room sizes; links to fittings on your shortlist; a note on how the space gets used; and the questions you would like answered.

We go through your material and give practical recommendations that fit your space, budget, style and the stage your project has reached.

Good to know

Hourly time is flexible consultancy, not a fixed package. A full CAD lighting plan, complete calculations, a fitting schedule, 3D visuals and a final design pack are not automatically included. If you need those, one of our design services will suit you better.

Rate: €48 per hour, VAT included.

Hourly Lighting Design Consultation

€48,00 EUR

Questions an hour with a designer can answer

Many lighting decisions just need an expert to look at them. These are the kinds of problems clients bring to an hourly session.

  • Is this layout any good?

    A second opinion on a lighting plan drawn by an architect, an interior designer or an electrician.

  • Too many downlights?

    A quick review of spot positions and quantities before the ceilings are cut.

  • One room that is not working

    Practical fixes for a kitchen, living room or bathroom that feels too dark, too bright or flat.

  • Which product should I buy?

    Help choosing between fittings, or finding an alternative that suits the space and the budget.

  • How should it be switched?

    Advice on circuits, dimming and simple scenes for a room or a floor.

  • Last check before ordering

    A final review of your list before you spend money on products or installation.

How your hours can be used

Hourly time is flexible. You decide where it goes, and we focus on the questions that matter most to your project.

  • Video or phone session

    Lighting design consultation

    Time with a designer to talk through your plans, photos and questions.

  • Layout review

    Marked-up lighting layout plan

    Comments and corrections on an existing lighting plan or electrical drawing.

  • Product checks

    Fitting suitability review

    Feedback on fittings you are considering, with suggested alternatives where needed.

  • Controls advice

    Lighting controls and dimming

    Recommendations for switching, dimming and grouping lights.

  • Brightness and glare advice

    Lighting calculations

    Guidance on output, beam angle and colour temperature for the spaces you are working on.

  • Extra revisions

    Design review and revision

    Additional changes to a design we have already prepared for you.

💡 Get a second opinion before you commit

An hour of expert time costs far less than moving a cable, cutting a new ceiling hole or returning the wrong fittings.

If the questions grow into a full scheme, one of our design services may be better value, and we will tell you if that is the case.

Who books hourly sessions

Hourly consultations suit anyone who needs focused help rather than a complete design package.

  • Homeowners mid-project

    A quick answer before the electrician or builder needs a decision.

  • Architects and interior designers

    Specialist input on a lighting layer you are drawing yourself.

  • Electricians and builders

    A technical check on products, drivers and dimming for a client's job.

  • Single-room refreshes

    Advice for one kitchen, bathroom or living space.

  • Clients with a shortlist

    Help deciding between products you have already found.

  • Existing design clients

    Extra revisions or new questions after your design pack has been issued.

Frequently asked questions

What does an hourly session include?

Time with a lighting designer to review your material and answer your questions. A full CAD layout, a fitting schedule, calculations, 3D views and a final pack are not included as standard.

How many hours should I book?

Most single-room reviews or product checks take one to two hours. If you are unsure, book one hour and we will tell you if more time would help.

What should I send before the session?

Plans or sketches, photos or video, room sizes, links to fittings you are considering, a note on how the space is used and the questions you want answered.

What if I need a full design after all?

Tell us during or after the session. We will recommend the design service that fits your project and explain what it covers before you order.

When does the session take place?

We arrange a time with you after your order, and we review your material before the session so the time is used well.

Can hourly time be used for revisions?

Yes. If we have already designed your project, hourly time covers extra revision rounds or late changes.

Not sure which service you need?

Start from where your project is now. The four services below cover everything from a full scheme drawn before the cables go in to a single hour with a designer.