Glowrail – Illuminated Handrail Systems
From fully bespoke Glowrail systems to more standardised stainless steel solutions
At The Light Lab, illuminated handrails are always driven by design intent, performance, and precision engineering — but not every project requires the same level of complexity.
At the heart of our offering is Glowrail, our fully bespoke illuminated handrail system. Alongside this, we also manufacture a standardised stainless steel LED handrail range, developed for projects where efficiency, consistency and scalability are key.
Both are built on the same in-house expertise in lighting integration and metal fabrication — the difference lies in the level of customisation required.
Glowrail: Fully Bespoke Illuminated Handrails
Glowrail is our signature system and represents the highest level of architectural integration.
Every Glowrail system is fully bespoke, designed and engineered specifically for its project in collaboration with architects, designers and contractors. This allows us to respond precisely to architectural intent and technical requirements.
Typical bespoke scope includes:
- Complex geometries and transitions
- Integrated lighting design and detailing
- Project-specific fixing strategies
- Tailored finishes and material combinations
- Coordination with surrounding architectural elements
No two Glowrail systems are the same — each one is uniquely developed for the scheme it serves.
Stainless Steel LED Handrails: Standardised System Range
Alongside our bespoke capability, we manufacture a range of standardised stainless steel LED handrail systems.
These systems are derived from our Glowrail expertise but refined into repeatable configurations suitable for projects where standardisation is more appropriate.
Manufactured in-house in the UK, they offer:
- Consistent specification and performance
- Reduced design and coordination time
- Scalable application across larger developments
- Efficient manufacture and installation
While standardised in format, they retain the same core principles of precision fabrication, high-quality illumination, and robust engineering.
Designed and Manufactured in the UK
All Light Lab illuminated handrail systems are designed, fabricated and assembled in-house in the UK.
This integrated approach gives us complete control over quality, detailing and consistency — from initial concept through to installation — across both bespoke and standardised solutions.
Applications
Our illuminated handrail systems are specified across a wide range of sectors, including:
Transport & Infrastructure
Rail stations, airports, bridges, metro systems and interchanges
Public Realm
Urban regeneration schemes, civic spaces, waterfronts, parks and walkways
Commercial Offices
Office developments, stair cores, reception areas and circulation spaces
Retail & Leisure
Shopping centres, mixed-use developments, entertainment venues and leisure facilities
Education
Universities, schools, colleges and research environments
Hospitality
Hotels, restaurants, cultural destinations and event spaces
Residential
Build-to-rent schemes, apartment developments, student accommodation and residential projects
One Product Family, Two Levels of Delivery
Glowrail defines our bespoke capability — engineered for complex, highly integrated architectural lighting applications.
Our stainless steel LED range provides a standardised counterpart, designed for efficiency, repeatability and scalable delivery.
Together, they form a single product family built on the same foundation: precision-engineered illuminated handrails, designed and manufactured in the UK.