Lighting

Lighting Direct NZ stocks New Zealand's most comprehensive range of indoor and outdoor lighting, covering every room and every layer of a complete lighting plan. The collection spans pendant lights, chandeliers, table and floor lamps, wall fittings, downlights, spotlights, flush mount ceiling lights, and exterior fittings for gardens, security, and outdoor entertaining areas. Browse traditional, modern, mid-century, Scandinavian, and luxury styles online with free shipping on orders over $200, or visit one of our showrooms nationwide for expert advice.

How to choose lighting for your home

Choose lighting based on three practical factors: the function each room performs, the daylight already in the space, and a layered plan that combines ambient, task, and accent fittings. Match lumen output and colour temperature to the room's purpose, then select products that suit the ceiling height, interior style, and any IP rating the location requires.

The key decision factors at a glance:

Room function and the activities each space supports

Lumen output sized to the room, from 1,000 lumens for bedrooms to 8,000 for kitchens

Colour temperature, from warm 2700K for lounges to crisp 4000K for kitchens

IP rating, with IP44 for bathrooms and IP65 for fully exposed exterior positions

Style and finish, matched to the existing interior or exterior of the home

Types of indoor lighting

Indoor lighting at Lighting Direct NZ covers six core categories: pendant lights, wall lights, table lamps, floor lamps, downlights and spotlights, and flush mount ceiling fittings. Each category serves a specific function in a layered plan, from feature pendants over a dining table to soft accent wall lights in a hallway and focused downlights over a kitchen bench.

Pendant lights for kitchen islands, dining tables, and stairwells

Wall lights for bathroom vanities, bedside reading, and hallway accent

Table lamps for bedside tables, console tables, and reading corners

Floor lamps for ambient corners and reading nooks

Downlights and spotlights for focused task light in kitchens and bathrooms

Flush mount ceiling lights for bedrooms, hallways, and rooms with lower ceilings

Types of outdoor lighting

Outdoor lighting at Lighting Direct NZ covers exterior wall fittings, security floodlights, exterior lanterns, and 12 or 24-volt garden lighting. Each fitting must carry the correct IP rating for its location, with IP44 suitable for sheltered areas and IP65 or higher required for fully exposed positions in coastal and high-rainfall parts of New Zealand.

Coastal NZ homes should choose corrosion-resistant materials such as marine-grade stainless steel or treated aluminium to handle salt-air exposure over time. Low-voltage 12-volt and 24-volt garden lighting works well along pathways, garden beds, and feature plantings for soft, weather-rated illumination year-round.

Where to use lighting in a New Zealand home

Plan lighting room by room across a New Zealand home, matching fitting type, lumen output, and colour temperature to the activity each space supports. Lounges and bedrooms suit warm 2700K ambient light, kitchens and bathrooms suit crisper 4000K task light, and outdoor entertaining areas need IP44 or IP65 fittings that handle local NZ weather conditions.

Installation must be carried out by a licensed electrician in accordance with New Zealand wiring regulations.