Lighting Expert Sally Storey on the Magic of Light: Practical Tips, Insights & Big Ideas

🌟 Sally’s Story – Curiosity-led journey into lighting design💡 Innovation – Pioneering smarter, smaller lighting products🛠️ Tips – Simple ways to improve your home lighting🏛️ Impact – How light transforms spaces and mood🔬 Insights – Industry trends + the science behind good lightingSally Storey is an icon in architectural lighting design and a true pioneer in the field. She’s the Founding Director of Lighting Design International and Creative Director at John Cullen Lighting.Her book Inspired by Light: A Design Guide to Transforming the Home shares her timeless approach to lighting.Sally has lit homes across the globe — including for David Bowie — and designed standout spaces at The Berkeley, Claridge’s, Harrods, and more.Sally’s Lighting Course🚨LISTEN HERE🚨https://linktr.ee/thekollectiveinstituteofideas❤️‍🔥 Loved this episode?✨ Like, Share, and Subscribe to support bold, heart-led conversations.WANT MORE OR TO SUPPORT?👉 Become a patron and get exclusive access & behind-the-scenes perks:www.patreon.com/TheKollective828 💎Lighting is emotional — it directly affects how we feel in a space, not just how it looks.Color temperature matters — most “warm” LEDs sold are still too cold; aim for 2200–2400K for a cozy feel.Quality over quantity — high CRI (Color Rendering Index) lighting above 95% makes people and interiors look more alive.Layered lighting is essential — combine different light sources (ambient, task, accent) for depth and flexibility.You don’t need a big budget — simple changes like better bulbs, floor uplights, and removing overhead pendants can dramatically improve your space.Lighting legend meets life’s big and little questions.🌞 3 Things That Bring Joy→ Natural light→ Food & taste→ Texture💭 A Mantra to Live By→ “Live for the moment.”📚 Underrated Inspiration→ Alvar Aalto – Finnish architect who sparked her journey🎓 Something She Wants to Learn More About→ “Everything.”💪 How She Handles Disappointment→ “Just solve it. If no one died, it’s not the end of the world.”🧳 Bucket List Add-On→ More holidays. Everywhere.🧠 Advice to Her Younger Self→ “Don’t worry so much.”🌍 One Thing She’d Change in the World→ Better communication — people need to really listen.🎵 Iconic Moment→ David Bowie invited her to sit on his couch and review his new album after lighting his NYC apartment.Mentions: 🔦 Useful Takeaways from the Episode🔥 QUICK-FIRE WITH SALLY STOREYSally Storey, Arthur, John Cullen, David Bowie, Brian Johnson,Lighting Design International, John Cullen Lighting, RIBA, BBC, ERCO Lighting, Concord Lighting, Brigade, IKEA,The Berkeley, The Connaught , Harrods, Four Seasons George V, Hotel Hermitage, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, The Savoy, Lords Cricket Ground, Kings Road, Smith Street, ,New York City, Bristol University, London, Kazakhstan,Alvar Aalto