Utility Room Lighting

A utility room is a working space, so it needs bright, practical light more than mood lighting. Get an even ceiling light across the whole room, add task light over the worktop and sink, and choose a crisp, clear colour, and sorting laundry, ironing and jobs at the sink all become that bit easier.

How should I light a utility room?

Two layers do the job. A bright ceiling light gives even light across the whole room, and task light over the worktop, sink or laundry area stops you working in your own shadow. Put them on separate switches if you can, so you can have everything on when you're working and just the main light the rest of the time.

What ceiling light works best in a utility?

For the main light, a flush or semi-flush fitting gives even light and keeps clearance in what's often a smaller room, or an LED batten or panel gives bright, no-fuss light. Over the worktops, spotlights or downlights aim light where you actually work, and under-cabinet lighting lights the surface itself.

Warm or cool white in a utility room?

Go cool or neutral white. A utility is a task room, so you want crisp, clear light that shows colours and detail, for matching socks, checking stains and reading labels, rather than the cosy warm glow you'd want in a living room. Cool white also makes the space feel clean and bright.

Does a utility need moisture-rated lighting?

Often, yes. With a sink, a washing machine and a dryer, a utility can get steam and the odd splash, so near a wet area an IP-rated fitting is the safe choice. It's the same principle as bathroom lighting: the closer a fitting is to water, the higher the rating it needs.

Buying utility room lighting in Ireland

From bright ceiling fittings to worktop spots and under-cabinet lighting, we have practical, hard-wearing utility room lighting, all available to order online with fast delivery across Ireland and Europe.

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