ELEANOR BELL is an architectural lighting design practice, and unique lighting fabrication studio, based in Falmouth, Cornwall UK. Projects range from bespoke lighting schemes for high-end residences to award-winning commercial spaces, predominantly in the South West, London and the Home Counties. The portfolio also extends internationally to unique light art pieces and installations, working to commission alongside private individuals, corporations and renowned artists, including James Turrell.

 
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More than just a lighting designer.

 

Working as both a lighting designer and an electrician, Eleanor Bell has quickly become a voice of the industry. Sharing knowledge, ideas, and inspiring others to learn more about working with light is an important part of her practice, alongside running a busy design consultancy and fabrication studio.

 

 
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Knowledge

sharing tips + training

As well as offering tailored in-depth training workshops, and developing e-learning packages for anyone wishing to learn more about the key principles of lighting design, Eleanor has recently created her own YouTube channel – Light Bulb Moments – dedicated to sharing design tips, knowledge and unique inspiration.

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Speaking

inspirational industry events

Eleanor Bell is an inspirational, engaging and charismatic public speaker, who enjoys appearing at specialist events across the UK. Covering a range of subjects, from Healthy Lighting in the Workplace to How to Succeed as an Artist in Industry – and much more – her expertise is applicable to a host of different audiences.

 
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Installation

+ Technical advice

Eleanor is a fully qualified electrician (18th edition), alongside this she has gained the Advanced Lighting Design Certificates, awarded by the Lighting Industry Association. This unique mix of skills gives her the expertise needed to approach every individual project with beautiful yet also functional solutions.

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Design + Making

bespoke lighting elements

When a project calls for a unique lighting feature, Eleanor’s background in light art, design and making enables her to produce statement lighting pieces that reflect the personality of the building as well as that of the client. By creating a truly bespoke focal point, she can give your space the distinction it deserves.

LIGHT BULB MOMENTS is a series of videos which aims to demystify the tech in lighting and offer creative lighting design advice.

What are bathroom lighting zones? And IP ratings? This video explains all!

Lighting it up in style.

 

ELEANOR BELL is known for using light to express the unique personality of the building and it’s owner. From characterful private homes, to bold architectural masterpieces – by understanding both the creative and technical language of light, her expertise makes the everyday extraordinary. Enjoy some of her recent projects and design inspiration below. 

 

Instagram Journal

View fullsize It’s great to see so much fantastic artwork appearing in the doorways and windows around the village for Flushing Arts Week! Creativity is certainly thriving in Flushing and all the more so in lockdown. . I was going to be delivering one of the
View fullsize Celebrating the International Day of Light 2020 - we are all under the same sky. It’s a glorious day here in Cornwall, UK! 😎 . . #WILunderthesamesky #IDL2020 @womeninlighting #Iamawomanoflight #womeninlighting #lightingdesign
View fullsize I love working at Jubilee Warehouse - the glass atrium and roof lights provide an ever changing play of light throughout the day. . However for the time being my office is now at home. I’m lucky to live by the sea, so before we totally lock dow
View fullsize Yay! The sun is shining!!! Zipedeedoodah, zipedeeday! . . . #noticinglight #lightart #lightandshadow #refelectedlight #electricalbelleinspiration #sunlight #lightingdesign #lighting #womeninlighting

If you would like to discuss your project, please get in touch.

Testimonials

“We really valued Eleanor’s creative vision and also her practical approach. Eleanor was great at coming up with stunning solutions which really worked. We are thrilled with the results.”

Private Client, London

 
 
 

Your light bulb moment awaits.