A hotel lighting brief needs to reflect how each space is used, the intended atmosphere and the practical requirements of operation and maintenance. This guide helps procurement and design teams prepare a decorative lighting enquiry; it is not an installation specification.
Start with a zone schedule
List the spaces, fixture references, quantities and intended activities. Coordinate decorative lamps with the wider lighting design rather than expecting one source to meet every requirement.
Reception and lobby
Share ceiling heights, fixture dimensions, interior references and the intended visual effect. Review sample appearance, brightness and glare from the positions where guests and staff will see the lighting.
Restaurants and lounges
Describe how the space changes throughout the day. Discuss the desired colour appearance and control behaviour, and confirm compatibility for any proposed dimming combination.
Guest rooms
Identify reading, working, general and decorative lighting needs separately. Review fixture fit, control locations and ease of use with the design team. Test the selected samples in a representative setting before wider approval.
Corridors and shared areas
Coordinate decorative choices with circulation, wayfinding, cleaning and maintenance requirements. Have the project professionals confirm any required operational or emergency lighting provisions.
Bathrooms and outdoor areas
Ask the responsible project professionals to define the installation requirements for the location and conditions. Do not assume a decorative lamp is suitable for damp, enclosed or outdoor use. Request evidence for the exact lamp and fixture combination before specifying it.
Review samples in context
- Check the lamp base, dimensions and available fixture clearance.
- Evaluate brightness and colour appearance alongside the interior finishes.
- Confirm voltage and any requested control compatibility.
- Record the approved sample and written specifications.
Plan procurement and maintenance
Confirm the quotation scope, sample schedule, quantities, packaging, delivery plan and available documentation. Discuss replacement availability and agreed warranty terms for the selected model. Avoid treating a general lifetime figure as a maintenance schedule for every installation.
What to send with your enquiry
- Application and destination market.
- Fixture photographs, drawings or reference numbers.
- Required electrical and lighting characteristics.
- Estimated quantity and target timeline.
- Sample, packaging and documentation requirements.
Discuss the decorative lamp requirements
Share your brief with TITKLED. Our team can discuss the relevant lamp requirements and confirm which options and information are available for the enquiry.