BKA Electrical completed a varied lighting installation at a renovated home on Millcroft Road in Westdene, Brighton. This was the same property featured in our full house rewire in Westdene, but this case study focuses specifically on the finished lighting work installed throughout the extended and converted property.
The project included a combination of practical room lighting and feature lighting, with downlights, LED lighting around the rooflight, external up/down wall lights, wardrobe and cabinet lighting, and lighting within the new kitchen and extension areas.
For this Westdene lighting installation, the aim was not simply to add more fittings. The lighting needed to work with the new two-storey layout, the relocated kitchen, the extension and the finished joinery. Because BKA Electrical was already carrying out the wider electrical work, the lighting could be planned at the same time as the rest of the installation.
Lighting Installation at a Glance
Location: Millcroft Road, Westdene, Brighton.
Property: Four-bedroom home created from a bungalow during an extension and loft conversion.
Lighting work: Downlights, rooflight LED feature lighting, external up/down lights, wardrobe and cabinet lighting, plus kitchen and extension lighting.
Project type: Lighting installed as part of a wider renovation and full electrical rewire.
Lighting Planned Around the Renovated Layout
Because the house was being significantly altered, the lighting could be planned around the finished layout rather than simply replacing fittings in their original positions. The extension, loft conversion and internal changes created new spaces that needed their own lighting arrangements.
The electrical work was completed in stages alongside the wider renovation, so lighting positions could be incorporated before ceilings and walls were fully finished. This allowed the final fittings to sit naturally within the completed rooms.
Downlights Throughout the Property
Downlights were installed across several areas of the house to provide clean, practical ceiling lighting. Their positions were planned around the shape and use of each room so the finished lighting felt balanced rather than added as an afterthought.
As the renovation moved from first fix to second fix, the lighting points were completed once the ceilings and room finishes were ready. The result was a consistent lighting style through the renovated parts of the property.
LED Feature Lighting Around the Rooflight
One of the most distinctive parts of the project was the LED feature lighting installed around the rooflight. The lighting follows the shape of the rooflight opening and creates a strong architectural feature once illuminated.
Rather than relying only on standard ceiling lighting, this gave the space an additional layer of light and helped make the rooflight a focal point within the finished room.
Kitchen and Extension Lighting
The kitchen had been relocated into the new extension as part of the wider renovation, so the lighting installation had to suit an entirely new room layout. The kitchen and extension lighting was installed as part of the new electrical system rather than adapted from the original bungalow wiring.
Completing the lighting work alongside the wider electrical installation meant the positions could be coordinated with the new kitchen, ceiling layout and other services before the room reached its finished stage.
Wardrobe and Cabinet Lighting
Lighting was also installed within the wardrobe and cabinet areas. These smaller lighting details added useful illumination where general room lighting would not provide the same coverage and helped give the finished joinery a more complete appearance.
External Up and Down Wall Lights
The project also included external up/down wall lights around the property. These provide useful exterior illumination while also creating a more considered appearance on the outside of the renovated house after dark. For similar work, see our outdoor and garden lighting installation service in Brighton.
By including the external fittings within the wider electrical project, the lighting could be installed as part of the renovation rather than added later once the external finishes were complete.
Why the Lighting Was Installed During the Renovation
Installing the lighting while the house was already being renovated made it possible to position wiring and fittings before the final ceilings, walls and joinery were completed. That was especially useful for the rooflight LED feature, the new kitchen and extension, and the wardrobe lighting, where the electrical work needed to fit neatly into the finished design.
For renovation projects in Brighton and Hove, planning lighting at the same time as the wider electrical installation can also reduce the need to reopen finished surfaces later. At Millcroft Road, the lighting work formed part of the same staged programme as the rewire, so first fix and second fix could follow the progress of the builders and other trades.
A Mix of Practical and Feature Lighting
The finished scheme used different types of lighting for different parts of the home. Downlights provided general room lighting, the rooflight LED created a feature effect, the external wall lights illuminated the outside of the property, and the wardrobe and cabinet lights added focused lighting inside the joinery.
This mix is a useful example of the type of domestic lighting installation BKA Electrical can carry out during larger renovations in Brighton: combining everyday lighting with selected feature details rather than relying on a single type of fitting throughout the property.
A Lighting Project Completed as Part of the Full Rewire
The Millcroft Road lighting installation was part of the same larger electrical project as the full house rewire. Carrying out both together meant the lighting circuits and positions could be planned around the renovated property from the beginning. For similar larger renovation projects, see our rewiring services in Brighton.
You can see the wider electrical work in our Millcroft Road full house rewire case study, which covers the first fix, extension, loft conversion, relocated kitchen, new consumer unit and final testing and certification.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Lighting Installation
Did BKA Electrical install the rooflight LED lighting?
Yes. BKA Electrical installed the LED feature lighting around the rooflight as part of the wider lighting installation at the property.
Did the project include external lighting?
Yes. External up/down wall lights were installed as part of the project.
Was lighting installed in the wardrobes and cabinets?
Yes. The project included lighting within wardrobe and cabinet areas as well as the main room lighting.
Was this lighting installed during a larger renovation?
Yes. The lighting formed part of a major renovation involving an extension, loft conversion and full electrical rewire.
Lighting Installation in Brighton and Hove
BKA Electrical carries out domestic lighting installation in Brighton across Brighton and Hove, from straightforward replacement fittings and downlights through to feature lighting installed during larger renovation projects.
If you need an electrician in Brighton for new lighting, renovation work or other domestic electrical improvements, contact BKA Electrical to discuss the project.