Brunch & CPD-Riba Talk | Kitchen in the Spotlight

eba Marylebone is delighted to host Kitchen in the Spotlight, a CPD-RIBA accredited talk with brunch during the London Design Festival, exploring the growing importance of lighting in contemporary kitchen design. As kitchens evolve into open, multifunctional living spaces, lighting has become far more than a technical requirement. It is a fundamental architectural tool that shapes atmosphere, enhances ergonomics, defines spatial relationships and improves the everyday experience of the home. This session will examine how lighting should be considered from the earliest stages of a project, integrated into furniture and architecture rather than added as a final layer. Through a series of practical examples and built projects, we will explore the principles behind successful lighting design, including layered lighting, indirect illumination, colour temperature, visual comfort and the integration of lighting systems within kitchen furniture. The presentation will also demonstrate how carefully designed lighting solutions contribute to functionality, material expression, spatial continuity and the connection between kitchen and living environments. The talk will cover a wide range of integrated solutions—from under-wall-unit lighting and illuminated shelving to interior cabinet lighting and decorative display systems—illustrating how each strategy responds to both technical requirements and emotional qualities within residential interiors. Real case studies will show how these principles are applied in practice across a variety of kitchen projects. Guests are invited to enjoy a relaxed brunch while discovering the latest kitchen, living and dining environments at eba Marylebone. The session contributes to continuing professional development by offering practical knowledge and design insights for architects and interior designers seeking to create more functional, comfortable and atmospheric residential spaces. RSVP mandatory – places are limited. https://forms.gle/eTMDbFvs8qJXsMEq9