Introducing Lodes

Discover over 70 years of Italian design heritage

The Home of Contemporary Designer Lighting

For beautiful lighting that makes your life easier, the best indoor, outdoor and architectural lighting is right here on your doorstep. Our online designer lighting store mixes famous designers with fresh new talent – all personally sourced for you by our directors, Chris and Rich.

A very warm welcome to well-lit living! Now come on in and we'll give you the tour.

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Indoor Lighting

All the statement pendants and cosy table lamps you need to make your home your own.

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Garden Lighting

From exterior floor lamps to IP rated waterproof outdoor path lights – let us lead the way.

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Architectural Lighting

We hand pick our range of contemporary architectural luminaires and accessories especially for you. From recessed downlights to track lighting, linear LED and profile to low level and niche lighting, you'll find the best architectural lighting and power supplies for your commercial, residential, leisure and domestic lighting projects right here. As the many architects, interior designers and trade professionals that we already partner with know, when it comes to sourcing the right kit at the right price in the right time frame - we've got your back.

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Recessed Downlights

Need some discreet, minimalist downlights? Available in 12V or 240V with single or multiple light outputs, these energy efficient beauties will get you out of a fix.

Plaster-In Downlights

These updated classics highlight merchandise, hotel lounges or treasured art pieces with ease. Boasting clever colour rendering technology, water-resistance and fire ratings, they also ensure a clean, crisp finish to your space.

Recessed Directional Downlights

When the spotlight’s on you, our adjustable LEDs will take the heat. Providing a general ambience or focused beams of light, our versatile dedicated and retrofit lamps also come IP and fire rated.

Plaster-In Directional Downlights

Change the focus of a room with adjustable plaster-in downlights. Happy in wet or dry environments, these little lamps blend into the architecture whilst highlighting its fascinating features.

Linear LED & Profile

Sleek linear LED and profile lighting shines in domestic and commercial spaces. Choose suspension, surface mounted or integrated, and select the best modular or bespoke profile length for your project.

Recessed Uplights

Our super versatile recessed uplights are strong, durable and waterproof. Not all heroes wear capes but some make amazing path lights. Select IP rated, IK rated or RGB colour changing and get ready to save the day.

Step Lights & Low Level Lighting

Find recessed floor washers for the outdoor seating area and step lights for the stairs. Dimmable and IP rated, our extensive range helps you create a scheme that's subtle but special.

Plaster-In Step Lights & Low Level Lighting

Step this way for sleek plaster-in low level lights. Discreet and safe for indoors and outdoors, these frameless little lamps have hidden depths.

Plaster-In Ceiling Lighting

For lighting that’s integral to the architecture and works harmoniously with the decor, always start at the top.

Track & System Lighting - Plaster In Tracks

Easily light vaulted ceilings, roof beams and corners with these versatile, flexible lights. Scroll through our range for wall or ceiling mounted, suspended and recessed - because track’s got your back.

Surface mounted spotlights

Put retail displays in the spotlight and flood gallery spaces with light using surface mounted spots and up and downlights. Why not check out our great range of adjustable, recessed and semi-recessed luminaires?

Furniture & Niche Lighting

Great for highlighting nooks and books, these indirect accent lights always set the right mood. Select from discreet up lights, downlights and cove lights to create subtly glowing interiors and exteriors.

Dimming & Lighting Control Systems

Smart lighting works hard by itself or when integrated with home and building automation systems. Efficiency comes as standard.

Lighting Design To Go - opened box with light flooding out — Lighting Design To Go®

Fresh out of the lighting design box is our selection of off-the-shelf packages to suit a range of budgets. From as little as £149 + VAT, you’ll get professional lighting plans and specifications at a fixed price, as well as discounted lights and support when you buy through us.

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Lighting Design - cluster of Bocci pendants suspended at multiple levels down a 3 storey spiral staircase — Lighting Design - It Runs Deep

A lifelong passion for design and technology (and 20 years’ industry experience) makes us your **perfect partner for lighting projects**. Based at our **offices in Berkshire**, our **specialist independent lighting consultants** support **architects, interior designers** and homeowners with commercial and domestic lighting schemes throughout the UK and Europe.

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Premium Lighting Design - outdoor lighting of a contemporary minimal home at dusk — Premium Lighting Design

A bespoke offering that’s tailored to your exact requirements, our Premium Lighting Design service is perfect for large residential properties. We partner with you throughout each stage of the design process, so you can rest easy knowing that your project’s under control.

Our Step-By-Step Design Process

Lighting Specification & Supply

Our free of charge Lighting Specification and Supply service is perfect for when you already have your lighting plan. Choose to buy your light fittings through us too, and you could get discounted rates on lighting supply.