About LightGuru | Your Trusted Source for Lighting Advice UK

LightGuru is a trusted resource for lighting advice UK, created to help homeowners, renters and design lovers make confident lighting decisions. We focus on simple, practical knowledge that improves the look and feel of your home.

No jargon, no sales pressure. Just clear, helpful, real-world lighting knowledge.


Who’s Behind LightGuru

Hi, we are the LightGuru team.
We’ve spent 20 Years working with lighting – from helping homeowners choose the right fittings, to reviewing outdoor lights, to staying on top of new LED technology and energy-saving regulations.

After helping so many with their lighting choices, I realised how confusing lighting can be:

What wattage should you pick?
Where should downlights be placed?
Is warm white always better?

So I started LightGuru to share everything I’ve learned in a simple, friendly way – no jargon, no sales pitches.


Our Purpose

Most people struggle with lighting because there’s too much choice and not enough clarity. Our purpose is to offer lighting advice UK readers can rely on, with guides and tips written in plain English.

Whether you’re choosing bulbs, learning about colour temperature or planning a full room refresh, we turn confusing lighting topics into easy, helpful insights.

Our mission is to give everyday homeowners and design lovers practical guidance, trusted reviews and easy-to-follow ideas so they can create lighting they love.


What You’ll Find on LightGuru

We focus entirely on education, research and inspiration. You’ll find:

Lighting Guides

Step-by-step walkthroughs that explain the basics: brightness, colour temperature, placement, room-by-room lighting and more.

Lighting Ideas

Inspiration for kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms and outdoor spaces. Perfect for anyone searching for home lighting ideas UK.

Product Reviews

Honest, research-driven reviews so you can make informed decisions before buying anything.

How-To Tutorials

Clear, simple advice on setting up smart lighting, choosing the right LED bulbs, improving ambience and more.

Comparisons & Buyer Knowledge

All content is designed to help people looking for lighting advice in the UK, without sales pressure or complicated jargon.


Why People Trust LightGuru

Independent & Unbiased

We don’t sell lighting products. Everything we share is based on research, testing and real experience.

Clear, Practical Knowledge

Our goal is to make lighting advice UK readers can easily understand and apply.

Research-Based

We reference reliable sources like the
Energy Saving Trust and
UK Government energy efficiency guidance
to ensure every guide we publish is accurate and up to date.

Design & Atmosphere First

Lighting isn’t just functional. We always consider mood, comfort and visual appeal.

Written for Real Homes

Every guide and review is tailored to how UK homes are built, lived in and lit.

modern farmhouse kitchen with a reclaimed wood island, three matte black dome pendant lights, vaulted white beam ceiling, natural sunlight, and warm LED under cabinet lighting.

Our Mission

To be the go-to place for lighting advice UK homeowners can trust, helping people improve their homes with better lighting knowledge.

We believe great lighting doesn’t need to be expensive, complicated or overwhelming – it just requires the right guidance.

Kelvin scale slider in a living room showing lighting transition from cool blue white 4000K to warm golden white 2700K, highlighting the ideal comfort range around 2700K to 3000K.

What Makes LightGuru Different

  • 100% independent – no sales agenda
  • Written by real lighting enthusiasts
  • Focused on design, ambience and atmosphere
  • Tailored to UK homes, UK layouts and UK lighting needs
  • Easy to understand, practical and genuinely useful
Top down garden layout showing distinct zones for movement, seating, lawn, planting areas, water feature, and vegetable beds arranged as a balanced, clearly defined garden plan
Blue hour view of a contemporary living room with large windows at twilight, softly glowing warm accent lights on shelves and artwork, creating a calm and relaxed evening atmosphere.

Why Lighting Advice Matters More Than Ever

Good lighting isn’t just decoration anymore. It affects how we relax, how we focus, how we sleep and even how we feel throughout the day. That’s why LightGuru is built around lighting advice UK readers can trust, rooted in real homes and real experiences. We understand that most people don’t want complicated electrical explanations or pushy sales talk. They want clear answers. They want ideas that make sense. And they want practical guidance tailored to the way they live.

Lighting in UK homes is unique – smaller rooms, mixed natural light, older properties, new-build layouts and a wide range of interior styles. Our guides take all of that into account. Whether you’re creating a cosy living room, brightening a north-facing kitchen or adding ambience to a rented flat, we break things down with honest, easy-to-follow advice.

Bright modern living room showing layered lighting with a central pendant light for ambient lighting, a floor lamp beside an armchair for task lighting, and illuminated LED shelf lights creating warm accent lighting in a welcoming, well balanced space.

Our Research Process

Every article we publish is created through a careful research process. We analyse real lighting setups, review the latest technologies and test different ideas in typical UK home environments. We focus heavily on clarity, accuracy and usability. When we recommend techniques or approaches, it’s because we’ve seen what works – and what doesn’t.

Our goal is to give you UK lighting advice that you can apply instantly, without needing a professional installer or expensive equipment. Sometimes a better bulb choice, a smarter placement or a basic understanding of lighting temperature can change everything.

We purchase bulbs anonymously, test them in real UK home environments (not just a studio), and measure lux levels using Lux Light Meter Pro to ensure our brightness claims are accurate.


Helping You Create a Home That Feels Right

Great lighting doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated. With the right knowledge, anyone can transform their living space into something warm, inviting and personal.

If you want to explore more, start with our most-read resources:


Let’s Light Up Your Ideas

Whether you’re looking for smarter bulb choices, a warmer living room, better bedroom ambience or the perfect garden glow, LightGuru is here to guide you every step of the way.

Explore our latest guides, ideas and reviews for more lighting advice UK homeowners can use right away.

Modern open-plan interior with white walls showcasing layered lighting, including recessed spotlights and accent lighting for art shelves and alcoves, with warm linear LEDs washing a built-in bookcase and a bright, high-end atmosphere created by natural and ambient light.

LightGuru is proudly based in United Kingdom

Email: contact@lightguru.co.uk
We aim to reply to all reader questions within 24-48 hours

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