John Cullen Lighting

John Cullen Lighting John Cullen is at the forefront of luxury residential and hospitality lighting offering the ultimate service in lighting design and UK-made LED products.

The leading name in discreet lighting, John Cullen offers a complete service for all aspects of interior and exterior lighting for the contemporary, traditional and energy efficient home, yacht, restaurant or hotel. We sell a unique collection of light fittings, all designed in-house and manufactured in the UK, and offer an award winning lighting design service. Visit our spectacular London showroom to see the latest lighting technology in action.

A British-inspired villa in Dubai, where lighting brings warmth and character to the home of interior designer Kate Inst...
08/10/2026

A British-inspired villa in Dubai, where lighting brings warmth and character to the home of interior designer Kate Instone .

Designed with Blush International , the scheme meets strong Middle Eastern daylight with a softer, layered light after dark. Uplights lift the four columns of the double-height entrance hall, and focused accents give vintage and heritage pieces presence without letting them dominate.

Three preset scenes, bright, mood and low, let the house change with family life.

“It’s the best investment I have made in this house,” says Kate.

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Chalet lighting in Chamonix, where timber, craftsmanship and atmosphere take centre stage.This Alpine retreat was design...
07/10/2026

Chalet lighting in Chamonix, where timber, craftsmanship and atmosphere take centre stage.

This Alpine retreat was designed to feel warm and inviting at every hour. The lighting works quietly within the architecture: focused pools of light draw out the richness of the wood, and softer indirect light settles the rooms into the evening. Architectural fittings sit alongside decorative pieces, so the light feels part of the interior and not an addition to it.

The result is a series of distinct moods, from bright mountain mornings to slow nights in.

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06/10/2026

Step inside an Alpine chalet in Chamonix with Sabrina Fiorina, Design Director of our EU team.

In a home built from timber, light has to reveal the grain without flattening it. Sabrina walks through how spotlights set on the beams create focused pools of light, while small uplights in the window reveals give a soft wash to the architecture. From the kitchen to the w**e room, each space has its own mood.

Watch to the end for the w**e room.

Kitchen, living and dining lighting at the Sky Villa, Delano Dubai: one open space, lit to move from a full table to a q...
05/10/2026

Kitchen, living and dining lighting at the Sky Villa, Delano Dubai: one open space, lit to move from a full table to a quiet evening.

With high ceilings and the Arabian Gulf beyond the glass, the light had to hold its own against strong daylight and then soften after dark. Downlights are tucked into recessed ceiling slots, so the ceiling reads as a clean plane and the eye goes to the stone, the furniture and the view. Each one can be angled to pick out a surface, a table or a seat.

Low level, high level and decorative layers are dimmed together, so the room shifts in mood without anything feeling switched.

Interior design by La Bottega Interiors with Ennismore.

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A first impression is made in the first few steps.At Sky Villa, the penthouse at Delano Dubai on Bluewaters, arrival beg...
05/10/2026

A first impression is made in the first few steps.

At Sky Villa, the penthouse at Delano Dubai on Bluewaters, arrival begins with a corridor framed by travertine-clad columns. Light grazes the stone from above, drawing the eye along the length of each column, while a gentle glow at low level picks out their curves and gives them a sculptural depth.

The effect comes from contrast. Pools of light and shadow define the architecture, make the space feel larger without losing its intimacy, and quietly invite you further in, towards the views of the Arabian Gulf beyond.

Interior design by La Bottega Interiors with Ennismore .

Head to the link in bio to read the full case study.

01/10/2026

It is rarely the light fittings that make a room beautiful. It is how well the lighting understands the architecture.

Senior Lighting Designer Anna Barbier shares the foundations of good lighting: read the space first, then build it up in layers. Soft ambient light to create a warm atmosphere, accent light to draw the eye to a material, an artwork or an architectural detail, and controls that let each layer shift with the time of day.

Link in bio for more lighting inspiration.

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Ce sont rarement les luminaires qui rendent un espace beau. C’est la manière dont la lumière comprend l’architecture.

Anna Barbier, Senior Lighting Designer chez John Cullen Lighting, nous présente les bases d’un bon éclairage : comprendre l’espace avant tout, puis créer différentes couches de lumière. Un éclairage d’ambiance pour une atmosphère chaleureuse, un éclairage d’accentuation pour mettre en valeur un matériau, une œuvre d’art ou un détail architectural, et des systèmes de contrôle pour adapter chaque couche aux moments de la journée.

Plus d’inspiration via le lien en bio.

A passive house designed with McLean Quinlan Architects, where walls of glass and rooflights bring in as much daylight a...
29/09/2026

A passive house designed with McLean Quinlan Architects, where walls of glass and rooflights bring in as much daylight as possible, leaving one particular challenge once the sun goes down: how do you light a home built around this much glazing without undoing all that careful energy efficiency, or filling the ceiling with downlights?

The lighting scheme was built to work with the architecture rather than against it. Window reveals are illuminated to soften the transition between inside and out after dark, while exterior lighting extends the eye beyond the glass so rooms don’t feel like they stop where the glazing does. Indoors, light is kept close to the perimeter, with bookcases and cabinetry lit rather than ceilings dotted with downlights, so the vaulted spaces stay calm and uncluttered. In the garden, fibre optics thread light through the water feature, turning a simple detail into something quietly theatrical after dark.

Every scene is preset, so a home built for efficiency stays efficient long after the lights go on.

Head to the link in bio to read the full case study.

Light, water and architecture come together in this private North London home, where the pool and adjoining wellness spa...
28/09/2026

Light, water and architecture come together in this private North London home, where the pool and adjoining wellness spaces were designed to feel as considered at night as they are during the day.

For the pool, the lighting is deliberately restrained. Rather than flooding the space with light, carefully positioned sources create a soft, atmospheric glow that brings definition to the water, architectural surfaces and surrounding details.

The same layered approach continues through the spa and gym, balancing practical illumination with a calmer, more immersive atmosphere.

It is a reminder that the best lighting design is not always about what you see, but how a space makes you feel.

Explore the full North London home case study via the link in our bio.

Lighting design: John Cullen Lighting
Interior design: Hill House Interiors

25/09/2026

A glimpse into this year’s , where exceptional design, craftsmanship and innovation come together on the Côte d’Azur.

Among the highlights, John Cullen Lighting was delighted to provide lighting for ’s stand, carefully illuminating their refined collection and bringing the materials, textures and details to life.

From superyachts to sophisticated interiors, lighting plays an essential role in creating atmosphere, highlighting craftsmanship and elevating every detail.

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