| Sally Storey | |
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| Born | England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Bristol |
| Occupation | Lighting designer |
| Spouse | Christopher Fordham |
| Practice | Architectural lighting design |
| Buildings | The Berkeley (London), Claridge's (London), Four Seasons Hotel George V (Paris), Hotel Hermitage (Monaco), The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong |
| Website | Lighting Design International |
Sally Storey is an architectural lighting designer based in the United Kingdom. She is most notable for her lighting design work on many luxury hotels, offices, and residences of historical significance around the world, such as The Berkeley (London), Claridge's (London), Four Seasons Hotel George V (Paris), Hotel Hermitage (Monaco), The Alpina Gstaad (Switzerland), and The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong.
Other notable buildings that Storey has worked on include the Temple Church, Lord's Cricket Ground, Skibo Castle, Dundrum Castle, CityPoint, Hammerson, Grosvenor Place, and Lumiere.
Education and career
Storey studied architecture at the University of Bristol during the early 1980s, and then worked with lighting designer John Cullen, whom she met during her second year at university. After Cullen died in 1986, Storey became the Design Director at John Cullen Lighting, and also Design Director of Lighting Design International.
Storey has worked on many notable buildings across Europe, including:
- The Berkeley hotel in London
- Claridge's hotel in London
- Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, France
- Hotel Hermitage in Monaco
- Coral Reef Club, Barbados
- The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
- London Heathrow Airport VIP Lounge
- Cap Ferrat resort, French Riviera, France
- The Savoy Hotel in London
- The Alpina Gstaad in Switzerland
Additional buildings that Storey and her companies have worked on:
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Historic buildings |
Hotels, spas, and resorts |
Offices
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Other projects that Storey had worked on include various superyachts and historical castles, such as in the Loire Valley of France. Storey also helps design creative lighting schemes in commercial buildings and residences in North America, Europe, the Middle East and across Asia, including in Dubai, Mumbai, and other Asian cities.
Storey's major influences include Sir John Soane, who early on discovered the power of light, and designers such as Jonathan Reed, with a design style focusing on simplicity.
Personal life
Storey lives in Kensington, London with her husband, publisher Christopher Fordham, and their three children.
Publications
Storey's publications are:
- Storey, Sally (2022). Inspired by Light : A Design Guide to Transforming the Home. RIBA Publishing. ISBN 9781859469057.
- Storey, Sally (2008). Perfect Lighting: Inspiring Solutions for Every Room. Creative Homeowner. ISBN 9781580114172.
- Storey, Sally (2005). Lighting by Design. Pavilion. ISBN 9781862057036.
- Storey, Sally (2000). Lighting. Quadrille Publishing. ISBN 9781902757216.
- Storey, Sally (2000). Recipes and Ideas: Lighting: Simple Solutions for the Home. Chronicle Books. ISBN 9780811827164.
References
- ^ West, Angela Sara (9 April 2018). "Sally Storey, Lighting up the Luxury World". Upscale Living. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Lighting Design International projectsg". Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- "Sally Storey: design director". Lighting Design International. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Hyde, Mark. "Sally Storey – A Luminary Force". The English Home. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- "Sally Storey". Design Curial. 18 April 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Storey, Sally (26 August 2006). "Lady with the lamps". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- "Sally Storey". Arkitexture. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Let there be light: enhance guest experience with lighting". Hotel Management International. 17 December 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Cahilly, Rebecca (4 February 2015). "Superyacht lighting as an art form". Boat International. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Brzezinksi, Victoria (28 June 2019). "Tastemakers: Sally Storey, lighting designer". The Times. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- "John Cullen Lighting: Inspirational lighting for more than 35 years". Country and Town House. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Barron, Pattie (14 April 2016). "Transform your home with light: design expert Sally Storey has a stunning home full of bright ideas". Homes and Property UK. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- Alexander, Saffron (11 October 2015). "Lighting designer Sally Storey invites you into her home". The Telegraph. Retrieved 4 October 2019.