There is no single perfect lighting solution for any space. There are, however, well-designed lighting systems that distribute light efficiently, serve the function of the space, enhance its architectural character, and remain sustainable and energy efficient over time. A poor lighting outcome usually comes down to fixtures that are not suitable for the space, a design that positions and controls them poorly, or both. Selecting the right fixtures and designing how they work together is what separates a lighting installation that works from one that does not. Diana Lighting and Controls offers tailored lighting design consulting services for residential, commercial, and architectural projects across Canada. Our IES-certified founders bring formal training from Philips Lighting University and hands-on experience across a wide range of interior and architectural applications. We support your project from initial concept through to implementation, whether you need a full lighting design or technical support at a specific stage of a project already in progress.
Where a lighting design is already in place, Diana Lighting can review the specified fixtures and configuration, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend adjustments to achieve better light quality and distribution. We bring a manufacturer's technical knowledge to the evaluation, which means we understand not just what the design calls for but what can realistically be built and delivered to meet it.
We perform lighting calculations and provide photometric reports for projects of any size. Reports include 2D and 3D renderings and project visualizations that allow you or your client to see the lighting outcome before anything is installed. We review the results, offer our assessment, and suggest improvements where the calculations indicate a better outcome is achievable.
We optimize reflected ceiling plans and provide updated layouts based on the intended purpose and utility of each space. This includes recommendations on the number, type, and positioning of lighting fixtures relative to the function of the space, the ceiling height, the surface reflectances, and the daylight contribution from windows and skylights.
We offer technical advice on any aspect of a lighting project, including fixture specification, colour temperature selection, colour rendering index requirements, dimming compatibility, and lighting controls and automation. For projects involving smart home systems, building automation, or occupancy-based lighting control, we can advise on the appropriate controls strategy and specify systems that are compatible with the fixtures being used.
We perform lighting take-offs and provide quotations. We can source the fixtures specified in an existing design or identify more cost-effective alternatives with the same photometric and performance characteristics. Fixtures purchased through Diana Lighting are supplied and delivered directly to the project site. Because Diana Lighting also manufactures custom LED fixtures, we can often supply custom linear, cove, under-cabinet, stair, and closet lighting directly from our Canadian facility as part of the consulting engagement.
Diana Lighting's lighting design consulting services are available to homeowners, interior designers, architects, general contractors, and builders across Canada. We work at any stage of a project, from early design development through to pre-installation review and post-installation troubleshooting.
For architects and interior designers who want a manufacturer's perspective on their lighting specification before it goes to tender, we offer technical review and optimization as a standalone service. For homeowners and contractors who need a complete lighting design from scratch, we provide the full service from calculations through to fixture supply and delivery.
Most lighting design consultants specify fixtures and hand off the project. Diana Lighting specifies and manufactures. That distinction matters because we understand what can be built, what cannot, and what the difference between a specification and a finished fixture actually looks like.
When our team reviews a lighting design, they bring the perspective of professionals who have manufactured hundreds of custom LED systems across residential, commercial, and hospitality applications. They know where specification errors create installation problems, where fixture dimensions will not work in the ceiling conditions shown on the drawing, and where a different approach would produce a better result without adding cost or complexity.
This is not a generic consulting service. It is technical support from a team that builds what they specify.
A lighting consultant assesses the lighting requirements of a space and develops recommendations for how those requirements should be met. This includes specifying the type, quantity, and positioning of light fixtures, calculating the expected illuminance levels across the space, selecting appropriate colour temperatures and colour rendering indices for the application, and advising on dimming and lighting control strategies. Diana Lighting's consulting services include photometric reports, 2D and 3D visualizations, reflected ceiling plan optimization, and fixture sourcing.
The way a space feels, functions, and reads visually is largely determined by how it is lit. A well-designed lighting scheme improves visibility, reduces glare, supports the architectural intent of the space, and contributes to energy efficiency through correct fixture selection and controls integration. A poorly designed scheme does the opposite, often at significant cost when fixtures need to be repositioned or replaced after installation. A lighting design consultant identifies and resolves these issues before they reach the construction phase.
Lighting design consulting typically covers lighting calculations, photometric analysis, fixture specification, reflected ceiling plan development, controls strategy, and project documentation. Diana Lighting also offers review and optimization of existing designs, fixture sourcing, custom LED manufacturing, and direct delivery to the project site. Our consulting engagements range from a single technical review to full project support from initial design through to fixture supply and installation guidance.
Lighting shapes how every element of a space is perceived. The colour of a wall, the texture of a material, the proportion of a room, and the character of an architectural detail are all experienced through light. A space that is poorly lit will read as poorly designed regardless of the quality of the finishes or the architecture itself. Effective lighting design enhances the spatial experience, supports the function of the space, and creates an environment that is comfortable, visually coherent, and sustainable in its energy use.
Diana Lighting is a custom LED lighting manufacturer that also offers consulting services. This combination is unusual and valuable. When we advise on a lighting design, we do so with a direct understanding of what can be manufactured, what the dimensional constraints of real fixtures are, and how the gap between a specification and a finished product typically creates problems on site. Our founders hold IES certification and have completed training at Philips Lighting University. They are personally involved in every consulting engagement, and because Diana Lighting also manufactures custom LED fixtures, consulting recommendations can lead directly to custom-built products manufactured in Canada.
Yes. Diana Lighting provides technical advice on lighting controls and automation as part of our consulting services. This includes dimming system selection, occupancy sensor specification, daylight harvesting strategies, smart home integration, and building automation compatibility. We specify controls that are verified for compatibility with the fixtures being used, which eliminates the compatibility problems that arise when controls are selected independently of the lighting system.
Contact us directly at (647) 202-9126 or through our contact page. We offer a free initial consultation to understand your project, its scope, and what level of lighting design support would be most useful. From there we can define the engagement and provide a clear outline of what we will deliver and when.
Diana Lighting and Controls provides IES-certified lighting design consulting for residential, commercial, and architectural projects across Canada. Whether you need a complete lighting design or technical support at a specific stage of your project, we are here to help.
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