Living room lighting plan
Light the room for how you actually use it.
Send us photos of each wall, the room's measurements and where your furniture goes. We draw a lighting and electrical plan with every light, switch, socket and TV point, ready for your electrician to price and fit. Fixed price, no home visit.
- From £95 for a lighting plan
- Layered, dimmable lighting
- Ready for your electrician
Living room lighting plan
Fixed prices for lighting and room plans
A lighting plan on its own, or as part of a complete room design with layout, finishes and a shopping list.
Fixed prices
| Service | Typical UK price | The Plan Pal |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting & electrical planLights, switches, sockets and TV points for your electrician | Usually within room design fees | £95 |
| Furniture layout planScaled plan with every piece placed and sized | Usually within room design fees | £95 |
| Complete room designLayout, lighting plan, finishes schedule, mood board and shopping list | £500–£3,000 | £245 |
| 3D visualsTwo views of the finished room | Usually within room design fees | £95 |
Typical prices are ranges from published 2026 UK cost guides for interior designers. Your electrician's work and the light fittings are paid directly by you.
How we plan it
Layered light, in the right places
We plan around how you use the room: where you sit, read, watch TV and need power, then layer the light so it works morning and evening.
What goes on the plan
- General light: a pendant or downlights, on a dimmer
- Task light: reading lamps and lamp sockets where you sit
- Accent light: wall lights, shelf strips, picture lights
- Sockets, TV, data and charging points where furniture goes
What your electrician needs
- Positions and heights for every point
- Which lights switch together, and from where
- New circuits flagged as notifiable work
- A legend and notes they can price from
Notifiable electrical work should be done by an electrician registered with a competent person scheme. The rules on this page are for England.
Sample drawing
See what a living room lighting plan looks like
A real example: a pendant over the coffee table, downlights, wall lights either side of the chimney, LED shelf strips and new sockets, all on a 3-gang dimmer by the door.
Related
- All interior design servicesLayouts, lighting, finishes and 3D visuals
- Sample interior design pack (PDF)Four A3 sheets for a living room
- All sample drawingsExtensions, gardens and interiors
FAQ
Straight answers
What does a lighting plan include?
A scaled plan of the room showing every light, switch, socket, TV and data point, with heights and which lights switch together. It comes with a legend and notes your electrician can quote and work from.
Why plan lighting in layers?
One ceiling light makes a room flat. A good plan mixes general light, task light for reading or working, and accent light such as wall lights or shelf strips, all on dimmers, so the room works for every time of day.
Do I need an electrician?
Yes. Our plan tells your electrician what to do; it doesn't replace them. In England, new circuits, a new consumer unit and work in bathrooms are notifiable, so use an electrician registered with a competent person scheme, who will certify the work.
Is adding sockets in a living room notifiable?
Adding sockets or lights to an existing circuit in a living room usually isn't notifiable in England, but it must still meet the wiring regulations. Your electrician will confirm what's needed for your house.
Can you plan other rooms?
Yes. We draw lighting and electrical plans for kitchens, bedrooms, home offices and whole floors, and they come as part of every complete room design.
Free, no obligation
Send us what you've got. Get a fixed price within 2 working days.
Photos, measurements and a quick description are all we need to quote. Everything is handled by email.
Or email hello@theplanpal.co.uk