Lighting Designers Marlborough

Lighting design in Marlborough: what you need to know

From Picton’s coastal baches to Blenheim’s heritage villas and the region’s celebrated wineries, Marlborough architecture benefits enormously from carefully planned lighting. A professional lighting designer blends technical photometrics with the lyrical play of light and shadow, ensuring every room is both functional and atmospheric. Below we explain when to hire, what to expect and how to choose the right expert for your project.

Core services a lighting designer provides

• Concept development: translating mood boards and architectural drawings into a holistic lighting brief.
• Daylight analysis: modelling sun paths and glazing to balance natural and artificial light.
• Fixture specification: selecting fittings, controls and colour temperatures suited to timber interiors, stone facades or industrial chic.
• Energy optimisation: calculating lux levels and recommending LED, DALI and sensor technologies to meet NZ Building Code clause G8.
• Smart integration: coordinating with electricians and architects to embed automation platforms such as KNX or Casambi.

Typical project stages & timelines

Most residential briefs unfold over three phases:

• Pre-design (1–2 weeks): site visit, lux audits and budget alignment.
• Design development (3–6 weeks): detailed plans, 3D renders and fixture schedules.
• Tender & commissioning (2–4 weeks): coordinating suppliers, aiming, programming controls and final sign-off.

What will it cost?

In Marlborough, independent lighting designers usually charge:

• Hourly rates: NZ$120–NZ$220 for small consultations.
• Fixed design fee: 4–8 % of the lighting supply budget for full service on custom homes.
• Commercial percentage: 1.5–3 % of the overall construction value for hospitality or industrial builds.

While this is an investment, well-resolved illumination can reduce energy bills by up to 60 %, protect artwork and improve property value.

How to compare Marlborough lighting designers on ArchiPro

Every professional listed under Lighting Designers is vetted for experience, insurance and client feedback. When reviewing profiles, look for:

• Portfolio breadth: heritage, contemporary, retail, landscape.
• Technical credentials: membership of IESANZ, NZIA partnerships or lighting engineering degrees.
• Supply relationships: access to premium brands and local fabricators.
• Communication style: clear documentation, BIM capability and willingness to collaborate with interior designers and design & build firms.

Integrated project team links

For a seamless build journey in Te Tauihu, you may also need:

• Architectural designers to translate concepts into consentable drawings.
• Photographers to capture finished lighting scenes for marketing.
• Interior decorators to layer furnishings that interact with light.
• Kitchen & bathroom designers for task and accent lighting in wet areas.
• Architectural technicians to handle detailed lighting documentation.
• Building designers for cost-effective residential planning.
• Colour designers who understand the effect of LED spectra on paint.
• Architectural visualisers to render photoreal scenes before installation.

Next steps

Use the filters on this page to narrow by project size, service offering and location, then request multiple quotes. Whether you’re illuminating a barrel room in Renwick or creating a moody courtyard in Havelock, ArchiPro’s Architecture & Design directory puts the region’s foremost talent at your fingertips.