
Lighting designed to transform your North Shore home
Great lighting is about more than brightness. From feature lighting and LED upgrades to landscape and outdoor lighting, we design and install lighting that makes your home look better, feel better and work better.
Overview
What is LED and outdoor lighting design?
LED and outdoor lighting design is the planning and installation of indoor, feature and exterior lighting for a home, covering fitting positions, layers of light, switching and dimming. Electrical Plus does this work for homeowners across Auckland's North Shore, led by an EWRB registered electrician with over 30 years' experience.
- Covers
- Indoor, feature, outdoor and landscape lighting
- Best time to plan
- Before ceilings and walls are closed in
- Colour temperature
- Warm white recommended for living spaces
- Quote turnaround
- Often same day, larger designs within 24 hours
- Warranty
- Lifetime workmanship

Why lighting design matters
Lighting that transforms the way you live
Lighting is one of the most powerful design elements in your home. Done well, it highlights architectural features, improves functionality and completely changes how a space feels.
We look at more than simply where to put the lights. We consider how each area will be used, what you want to highlight, the colour and intensity of the light, switching and dimming, and how the lighting will work together throughout your home.
From warm ambient lighting and practical task lighting to feature and outdoor lighting, we'll help you create the right balance for the way you live.
What's included
Lighting solutions for every part of your home
Whether you're building, renovating or upgrading your existing lighting, we'll help you choose the right solution for every room and outdoor space.
LED lighting upgrades
Replace older lighting with efficient modern LEDs.
Feature & pendant lighting
Highlight architectural features and create visual impact.
Kitchen & bathroom lighting
Task, ambient, vanity and practical lighting.
Dimming & lighting controls
Create different lighting levels for different times of day.
Exterior & landscape lighting
Gardens, pathways, decks, entrances and entertaining areas.
Sensor & security lighting
Practical lighting where and when you need it.
Stair & pathway lighting
Improve safety while adding architectural detail.
Lighting repairs & replacements
Fault finding, failed fittings and existing lighting upgrades.

Planning your lighting
Good lighting starts before the lights go in
The best lighting results come from thinking about the finished space before cables and fittings are installed.
We look at how you use each room, furniture and cabinetry positions, ceiling heights, natural light and the features you want to highlight. From there, we can help plan fitting locations, switching, dimming and different layers of light.
For renovations and new builds, getting us involved early also gives us the opportunity to allow for feature lighting, LED strip lighting and future additions while walls and ceilings are still accessible.
What we work through when planning your lighting
- Lighting placement Position lights around the room and how it will actually be used.
- Layers of light Combine ambient, task and feature lighting rather than relying on one type of light.
- Switching & dimming Plan how lighting will be controlled from the places that make sense.
- Think ahead Allow wiring for future feature and outdoor lighting while access is easy.
Lighting inspiration
See what's possible
Every home is different. Here are some of our favourite lighting ideas to inspire your renovation, new build or lighting upgrade.









Why homeowners choose Electrical Plus
Lighting experience that makes a difference
- 30+ years of experiencePractical electrical and lighting experience across renovations, new builds and existing Auckland homes.
- Designed around your homeWe consider the finished space, how you use it and the result you're trying to achieve, not simply where lights are easiest to install.
- Work we stand behindRegistered electricians, quality workmanship and electrical work completed to current NZ requirements, backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty.
Detail
In depth
All lighting work is carried out by, or supervised by, Registered Electricians. Electrical Plus is led by Andrew Baker, a Registered Electrician with over 30 years of experience, registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board. We are open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm, and every installation is backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty.
It depends on the size of the job. A straightforward downlight replacement can often be completed in just a few hours, while larger lighting upgrades may take longer. We'll give you a clear timeframe before work begins.
Yes. We can replace older halogen, incandescent and fluorescent lighting with modern LEDs. Where replacing existing downlights, we'll find an LED option that covers the existing ceiling cut-out wherever possible, helping to avoid unnecessary ceiling repairs or patching.
Absolutely. Good lighting is about more than simply adding more lights. We can help with positioning, beam angles, colour temperature and different layers of lighting to get the best result from each space.
For residential properties, we generally recommend warm white lighting throughout. It creates a warm, comfortable and inviting feel that works well across living areas, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms. Most LED downlights these days also have a selectable switch on the back, allowing the colour temperature to be changed so you can choose the look and feel that suits your home best.
Yes. We install lighting for gardens, decks, pathways, entrances and outdoor entertaining areas. From subtle garden uplighting to recessed deck lights and feature lighting, we can help create the right look while ensuring everything is suitable for outdoor use.
In many cases, yes. We'll look at the available cable routes and recommend the neatest way to add lighting to existing gardens, decks, pathways and exterior walls with minimal disruption.
Yes. Outdoor lighting can be controlled by timers, daylight sensors, motion sensors or smart controls, so your lights can come on automatically when you need them.
We select outdoor fittings suited to their location and exposure. This is particularly important in Auckland's coastal areas, where salt air and moisture can cause corrosion and shorten the life of outdoor lighting. We also strongly recommend regular maintenance. Take a look at our Outdoor Lighting Maintenance service to help keep your fittings looking great and working reliably for longer.
Yes. Every lighting installation we complete is backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. Any products or materials we supply are also covered by the applicable manufacturer's warranty.
In most cases, we can provide a fixed-price quotation on the same day as our site visit, often before we leave your property. For larger outdoor lighting projects that require more planning or design, we aim to have your quotation back to you within 24 hours.
Where we work
Where we do led & outdoor lighting
Based in the East Coast Bays, we work throughout Auckland from Greenlane to Mangawhai.
Where we do this work
- Browns BayBase
- Mairangi Bay
- Rothesay Bay
- Campbells Bay
- Castor Bay
- Long Bay
- Albany
- Takapuna
- Milford
- Devonport
- Coatesville
- Riverhead
- Silverdale
- Orewa
- Warkworth
- Mangawhai
Not on the list? Give us a call, we cover a good deal more of Auckland than we can fit here.
“Very happy with my new LED lights! Andy's work was efficient and professional. He had lots of great advice, that put my mind at ease. The job was done sooner than expected and I am really enjoying the result. Andy is a kind and friendly person and if you have any electrical work that needs doing, I strongly recommend talking to Electrical Plus Limited.”
“Andy and the EP team completed all electrical, lighting, AV, and security work on our full house renovation to the highest standard. Punctual, thoughtful, and conscientious, with acute attention to detail and future-proofing, highlighting their experience. Most importantly, great communication for any project, large or small. Highly recommend.”
“Electrical Plus Limited worked alongside us on a client’s home renovation in Warkworth, and they were awesome to deal with from start to finish. Andy was reliable, easy to communicate with, and worked in perfectly with our team and the other trades on site. His workmanship was top notch, and he made the whole process easy. Also, any electrician who picks up a broom and leaves the worksite spotless is one you definitely don’t want to lose. Would happily recommend Andy and Electrical Plus Limited to anyone needing quality electrical work.”
Get in touch
Ready to transform your home with better lighting?
Tell us what you're planning and we'll help you find the right lighting solution for your home. We usually reply the same day.
- Free quotes
- Lifetime workmanship warranty
- EWRB registered








