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We deliver award-winning offices.

Our expertise in office lighting can be a game-changer. Over the last decade we have worked on several award-winning schemes.

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Lighting the office can be a complex business.

General lighting needs to look great while the light levels need to comply with lighting regulations, promoting wellbeing and productivity, and offering visual comfort. Modern office lighting needs to be reliable, efficient and easy to operate. Getting the balance of task lighting and ambient lighting right can offer a solid return on investment; but getting it wrong can affect the commercial value of your property or business or even impact your brand.

Future proofing whilst saving on energy.

The bar for sustainability lighting products and installations is being constantly raised by the advancement of technology, giving the user even greater functionality and control. Aside from typical capabilities (absence, presence, daylight and temperature), the more advanced wireless technology enables new features such as space utilisation, asset tracking, targeted messaging and so much more.

So what makes the best office lighting?

The best office lighting is the scheme that you don’t notice. Hours of work go into achieving the perfect illumination starting from selecting the right types of lights for the right environment. Even the smallest details like the correct colour temperature, the direction of the light distribution or the choice of optics to avoid glare make a huge impact on how we perceive the space. To learn more, visit our Guide to Office Lighting.

Here's what great office lighting looks like.

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We are the office lighting experts.

We take a holistic view, analysing every element of the office space and designing a lighting installation to fit. Depending on the type of the office fit out project, we consider natural light and working space, staff needs and business aspirations, and branding. Short timescales and modest budgets are no obstacles, in fact they give us a chance to shine.

Working with professional specifiers, we can give advice on how to deliver outstanding CAT A, CAT B or CAT A+ fit out schemes tailored to your project objectives. When working with business owners/end users, we are happy to support you with guidance and a bit of handholding. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What lux levels are required for office lighting in the UK?

CIBSE Lighting Guide 7 (LG7 2023) recommends a maintained illuminance of 300–500 lux at desk level for general office work, with a Unified Glare Rating (UGR) of no more than 19. 299 Lighting designs all office schemes to meet or exceed LG7 compliance.

What is the difference between CAT A and CAT B office lighting?

CAT A office lighting refers to the base-build lighting installed by a developer — typically a uniform grid of recessed or suspended LED luminaires providing consistent illumination throughout the floorplate. CAT B is the tenant fit-out layer, where lighting is designed around the specific brand, layout and working style of the occupier, including feature lighting, task lighting and zoned control systems. 299 Lighting specialises in both.

Do you provide lighting design services for interior architects and fit-out designers?

Yes. We work closely with interior architects, workplace designers and fit-out contractors across the UK, providing full lighting design consultancy, photometric calculations, specification support, and product supply — all from a single point of contact.


Can 299 Lighting help achieve BREEAM or WELL Building Standard credits through lighting?

Yes. Our office lighting designs can contribute to BREEAM credits in the Energy and Health & Wellbeing categories and support WELL Building Standard requirements for light quality, circadian rhythm, and occupant comfort. We advise on this from the briefing stage.

What wireless lighting control systems do you offer for offices?

We specify and supply advanced wireless control systems, including presence detection, daylight sensing, scene setting, and space utilisation monitoring. These systems reduce energy consumption, support EPC ratings, and provide the data landlords and occupiers increasingly require.

Do you supply lighting for both small and large office fit-outs?

Yes. Our projects range from boutique studio fit-outs to large-scale developments exceeding 80,000 sq ft. Every project receives the same level of design care and specification support regardless of size.