Lighting can do much more than brighten a room. The right fitting provides focused light where you need it, makes darker corners more inviting and becomes part of the overall look of your home.
Buyers in the UK have continued to invest in it. GlobalData's 2024 survey of 2,000 nationally representative consumers found that 39.4% had bought a lighting product within the previous 12 months. With table and floor lights being the most purchased sub-category and "creating a new look" being the leading reason behind purchases [1]. The products on offer are changing too: Barbour ABI estimates that LEDs now account for 72% of UK lighting products and systems sold. That share is forecast to reach around 85% by 2030 [2].
Where you shop makes a big difference to the choice available. Some retailers specialise entirely in lighting. Others stand out for designer brands, accessible prices, installation support or decorative styles. Here are 10 of the best places to buy lighting in the UK in 2026.
How did we choose the best lighting retailers?
We looked at each retailer's lighting range, price positioning, specialist knowledge and additional services. We also considered guarantees where the retailer clearly publishes them. Rather than picking ten retailers with similar offers, the list covers different reasons you might be shopping for lighting. From designer pieces and bespoke fittings to affordable everyday lamps, professional installation and decorative outdoor lighting.
1. Heal's
Heal's sits firmly at the design-led end of the lighting market. Alongside its own designs, its collection includes established brand names such as Anglepoise, Artemide, Flos, GUBI, HAY, Tom Dixon and Vitra. You can shop for pendant lights, floor lamps, table lamps, wall lights and outdoor designs, but expect pricing towards the premium end. It's the stronger choice when the design, materials or designer behind a light matter more than the price tag.
Heal's Interior Design Service is a further point of difference if the lighting is part of a wider room redesign: it begins with a complimentary consultation and can support projects with room briefs, budgets, mood boards, layouts and coordinated product selections. For its own ranges, Heal's currently provides a five-year guarantee on its own-brand LED lighting and two years on its own-brand lighting.
2. Litecraft
Litecraft has specialised in lighting for more than 60 years, giving it greater category depth than most general home retailers. Its range spans ceiling and wall lights, chandeliers, floor and table lamps, spotlights, bathroom lighting, kitchen lighting and integrated LED fittings, with prices stretching from accessible everyday lighting to higher-priced statement designs. You don't need a premium budget to shop with a specialist here.
Litecraft also operates physical stores and showrooms, so you can see lighting in person before deciding. And its guidance on technical areas such as bathroom lighting and IP ratings is useful for rooms where electrical safety needs extra consideration. It currently provides a one-year guarantee on products, excluding bulbs, for installed fittings. Its terms require installation by a qualified and insured electrician for the guarantee to remain valid.
3. Lights4fun
Lights4fun serves a different need from most retailers on this list. Rather than focusing on fixed ceiling and wall fittings, it specialises in decorative lighting for the home and garden. Their product range includes fairy lights, festoon lights, LED candles, lanterns, solar lighting and illuminated seasonal decorations. That makes it useful if you're trying to add atmosphere to a room, balcony or garden without installing another permanent fitting.
Prices generally sit towards the accessible end of the market, though larger outdoor and connectable lighting systems can cost more. There's no dedicated installation service. The Customer Experience team can offer product guidance, which is valuable when comparing connectable systems or checking whether lighting is suitable for outdoor use. Products currently come with a two-year warranty against manufacturing faults, subject to the usual warranty conditions.
4. Black By Design
Black By Design is a good option if you're looking beyond the high street and want to explore contemporary design brands. Its lighting selection includes brand names such as Umage, Audo Copenhagen, Ferm Living, Halo Design and Humble. The range covers table lamps, floor lamps, pendants, wall lights and portable rechargeable designs. Expect mid-to-premium designer pricing rather than a budget-led range, which makes it better suited to someone chasing a particular design or brand than the lowest-cost fitting.
Portable lighting is an area to explore. Rechargeable lamps work well on side tables, shelves or desks where you want extra light without adding another fixed electrical point. You can browse Black By Design's lighting range on uFurnish.com. Or narrow your search further with its black lighting range if darker finishes suit your home.
5. John Lewis
John Lewis combines its own-brand lighting with products from recognised lighting and interiors brands, covering ceiling lights, table and floor lamps, wall lights, outdoor lighting and LED designs across a broad mid-market to premium price range. Its Lighting Buying Guide is a useful starting point if you're unsure what type of lighting you need, explaining the difference between general, task and mood lighting alongside details such as lumens, colour temperature and IP ratings.
One of John Lewis’s biggest advantages is its lighting installation service. Eligible wall, ceiling and outdoor lights can be professionally fitted to an existing safe electrical point, currently costing £59 for the first light and £45 for each additional one. It's worth knowing this service is only available when the lighting is bought in-store. John Lewis also provides a five-year guarantee on its own-brand lighting, including LED lighting.
Explore brass lighting from John Lewis if you already know the finish you want.
6. B&Q
B&Q makes particular sense when a new light is only one part of the job you're completing. Alongside ceiling, wall, floor and table lighting, you can shop for bulbs, switches, electrical accessories and wider decorating supplies, plus bathroom, outdoor and integrated LED lighting. Pricing is largely budget to mid-market, though larger fittings and Marketplace items can push into higher price points. It's a sensible one-stop shop if you're updating several parts of a room at once, rather than buying lighting, bulbs and decorating supplies across several retailers.
B&Q lighting products typically come with manufacturer-backed guarantees ranging from 2 to 5 years, depending on the specific brand and model. Check the terms shown on the specific product, and take care not to assume the same cover applies across the whole range.
7. Dunelm
Dunelm is a useful starting point if you want to choose lighting alongside the rest of your room. Its range covers ceiling fittings, wall lights, floor and table lamps, bathroom lighting, outdoor options, lampshades and smart lighting. Their products span different materials and finishes, so you can narrow the search once you know the look you want. Most of the selection sits within budget-to-mid-market, though larger decorative fittings can cost more.
Dunelm provides guarantees across selected lighting ranges. Its own-brand lighting currently comes with a two-year guarantee, while Dorma lighting and Dunelm LED lighting are covered for five years
8. Argos
Argos suits shoppers who already have a reasonable idea of what they're looking for and want to find it quickly. Its lighting range covers ceiling fittings, table and floor lamps, spotlights, bathroom lighting and other everyday options. With Argos Home sitting alongside brands such as Habitat. Prices generally sit towards budget and mid-market, making it a good place to compare straightforward lighting without moving into designer price points.
Click & Collect is the biggest draw, letting you pick up eligible lighting from a nearby collection point rather than waiting for delivery. Guarantees vary between products and brands, though many Argos Home lighting products currently include a one-year manufacturer’s guarantee. It’s worth reviewing the individual product details to see what cover is included.
9. Industville
If you’re looking for lighting that makes more of a statement, Industville is well worth considering. Lighting sits at the heart of its range, with pendant lights, chandeliers, wall lights, table and floor lamps. Bathroom lighting and outdoor designs are also available. Metal, glass and natural materials feature heavily across the collection, giving the retailer a recognisable industrial, design-led style. The pricing ranges towards the mid-to-premium end of the market.
The additional services are where Industville really stands out. Its bespoke lighting service can accommodate changes to finishes, dimensions, flex lengths and other components. It also offers rewiring and professional electrical installation, with advice on positioning, drop heights and bulb choice. Products currently come with a one-year guarantee on light fittings.
If you like this type of finish, you can also browse Industville's metal lighting on uFurnish.com.
10. Amazon
Amazon is a strong place to start if you want plenty of options to compare. GlobalData's 2024 consumer research found it was the most popular retailer for lighting among the UK shoppers it surveyed [1]. The range stretches across ceiling and wall lights, floor and table lamps, outdoor lighting, lampshades, LEDs and smart lighting. Prices vary considerably from inexpensive lamps and shades to more technical, higher-priced fittings.
One thing to check carefully is who is actually selling the product. Amazon combines items sold directly by Amazon with listings from third-party marketplace sellers. This means that deliveries, returns and manufacturer warranty terms can differ between products. There's no dedicated lighting consultation or fitting service here, so Amazon's main advantage is the sheer choice and the convenience of comparing brands, designs and price points in one place.
Which lighting retailer is right for you?
The right place to shop depends on what matters most for your project. For a wide range you can compare quickly, Amazon is a great starting point. If you want a specialist's depth of choice, Litecraft delivers it, while Industville stands out for bespoke and design-led options. John Lewis offers the clearest installation service on this list. Heal's and Black By Design are stronger picks for designer lighting, and Lights4fun specialises in decorative and outdoor pieces. For accessible everyday lighting, Dunelm, B&Q and Argos all give you plenty to compare.
Once you've decided where to shop, narrow things down further by thinking about the type of light, finish and material that will work in your space. Explore everything from brass and glass lighting to black lighting on uFurnish.com.
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