Why are you here?

You might be here because...

  • You know that getting the lighting right on your projects makes a massive difference to the way your clients’ homes function and feel, and to how those homes (and your portfolio) look, but you have no idea how to approach it?

  • You are perfectly comfortable specifying decorative lighting but you find trying to use lighting like ceiling spots, step lights, and groundlights completely baffling?

  • Your clients are putting you under pressure to include lighting designs in your service package, but you don’t believe you have the knowledge to offer it? Does the fear of getting it wrong stop you from doing it at all and you know you are leaving money on the table with every project where you don’t do it?

  • You want to be able to offer an extra service that differentiates you from your competitors or because you need to play catch up with those who do?

  • You know you’re being BSed by electricians and builders telling you the stuff they can’t be bothered to do isn’t possible? And you know you don’t have the knowledge to stand your ground and get what you want for your clients?

  • Or, maybe you are here simply because an Interior Designer friend has recommended you have a look?

  • Whatever brought you here keep reading as you’ve found the right place to fix things…

So, what is the Interior Designers’ Lighting Club

The Interior Designers’ Lighting Club is an on-line membership group exclusively for Interior Designers who want to take control of the lighting on their projects, learning about lighting design at their own pace, supported by me and a community of their peers.

 And, what’s more, it’s unique - there’s not another place quite like it!

Who is the Interior Designers' Lighting Club for?

It is for you if:

  • You are working for yourself or for a company as an Interior Designer – and can prove that.

  • You get involved in lighting design for your projects and want to learn more about it to improve how you do it.

  • You have made mistakes in the past and are prepared to get back in the saddle.

  • You work with other people’s lighting designs and want a better understanding of what’s in them.

  • You are prepared to take part in the Club, put in time in to do the learning, putting your hand up where necessary, and then you’re going to put it into practice on your projects. Knowing is not doing!

  • It's NOT for people who want lighting designs and specifications done specifically for them. That is a separately payable service that I can be hired for at any time. This is to help you learn how to do it yourself.

  • Do any (or more than one!) of those sound like you? If so, read on…

What’s Included for you in the Interior Designers’ Lighting Club?

  • Regular new trainings on all aspects of lighting design you can call on whenever you need.

  • Q & A sessions with me on all things “lighting”.

  • Updates on the latest advances in lighting technology.

  • Access to the checklists, tools, and processes I use in my lighting design business that I’ve been refining over more than 15 years.

  • And, there will be more to come over time…

Phew, that's a lot isn't it!

Those are all of the benefits of a mastermind group where everyone is working towards the same goals, but without the usual time pressures and high ticket price.

Join now for just £37.00 per month
Phew, that's a lot isn't it!

Why listen to me?

Hi, I'm Sam Coles.  If you don’t know me already, I have more than 20 years of experience as a Lighting Consultant.  I began my design career with a degree in Interior Textile Design and followed that up with a qualification in Interior Design.  During my early years in lighting consultancy, I also offered a basic level Interior Design service gaining a bit of a feel for what an Interior Designer has to know – and that’s a lot!

I have been an integral part of some award-winning project teams, providing the interior and exterior lighting expertise for projects that have won:

  • A What House? Gold Award for Best Luxury House in the UK
  • An International Property Awards for Best Residential Development
  • A London Evening Standard New Homes Award for Best Luxury Home (probably the biggest and definitely the most well-known accolades in the UK)
  • Amongst others…


In 2019 I was invited to provide a masterclass on the latest trends in lighting design at the National Home Building and Renovating Show at the NEC -the biggest footfall public exhibition in the UK.  In 2020 and 2021 I have regularly given webinars on lighting design to the Interior Designers’ support group the Camberyard Collective.  In June 2021 I contributed to a Grand Designs Magazine feature on how to create a healthy home.

Even those of you who know me may not know that prior to working in lighting I spent 10 years designing computer-based training courses, workbooks, and manuals in a wide range of technical subjects.  Around half of this time, I designed and presented face-to-face training on the technical design subject of using garment and textile design CAD software.  In 2018 I decided to combine the skills from my two different careers and in 2019 I launched the e-course Getting Light Right™ Home Lighting Designer.  This unique career experience gives me the ideal background to be a lighting design educator.

Some people believe that great lighting design comes from within.  You may not believe that you can learn lighting design but as an Interior Designer you are already an expert in a creative field.  I have been building and refining my processes and systems for over 15 years and in the Club you can learn these processes, in bite size chunks, either along with the other Members of the Club, or where and when you want to.

Membership is just £37.00 per month

That's much less than a daily coffee shop coffee!!

Got Questions About Membership?

Read on...

  • Can I invite any of my friends to be Members?

    Yes, you can invite them to apply for Membership. Every applicant will be required to provide proof of being an Interior Designer. This Club is a safe space for Interior Designers to discuss anything to do with lighting design and it wouldn’t be if just anyone can be a Member. I reserve the right not to admit people who I don’t think will be a good fit for Membership for any reason.

  • Will you ever let in people who are not Interior Designers?

    I want this to be a safe place for Interior Designers to be able to discuss all aspects of lighting design and that could be tricky if others like trades and potential clients are around. If it looks like enough other trades people, construction professionals, and the general public are interested in joining then I will consider opening other Clubs specifically for them.

  • I have purchased your Home Lighting Designer E-course – is it worth joining the Interior Designers’ Lighting Club?

    The majority of the content of Home Lighting Designer is covered in the Club - in more detail and with a higher level of support from me. Over time the Club resources are growing to be much greater and to a higher technical level.

  • Are Memberships transferrable?

    Due to the vetting process I am afraid they are not.

  • Can my company join as a Member?

    No, Club Membership is for individuals. Whilst companies can pay for as many of their staff to be Members as they wish an organisation cannot be a Member in it’s own right. Memberships cannot be shared between people even if they are in the same organisation.

  • Where will the main Club interaction take place?

    In common with many Clubs, memberships, masterminds, etc. currently the main interaction takes place in a private Facebook group. Please do not apply to join if you do not or do not want to use Facebook unless you are happy to not join in with this part of the Club. The Facebook group is an added bonus which we may withdraw at any time and choose not substitute with anything else. Facebook is a third-party company which may also change it’s terms and conditions of operation or it’s business model so any closing of the Facebook group may also be outside our control.

About the Financial Side?

  • Does the price include VAT?

    Yes, because my business is VAT registered, VAT must be charged on anything it provides. To make the monthly fee a round number I have priced it at £37.00 including VAT.

  • Can I get an extra special deal by paying for a number of months in advance?

    Whilst I love your sense of commitment, this option isn’t being offered now might it may be offered in the future.

  • Can I pay with PayPal?

    Sorry, no. PayPal makes it really hard to manage subscriptions, so we use Stripe.

  • Can I leave and rejoin at the same price?

    The current price of £37.00 will expire at 11.59 on 31st October 2022. Anyone leaving the Club at any point after that will need to apply to rejoin and will be charged the current monthly Membership fee and any applicable joining fees at that point.

About the Training?

  • How will the training be delivered?

    People vary wildly in their learning styles so training is provided in a variety of ways – this includes live videos and webinars (recorded where possible for those who cannot attend live), pre-recorded videos and webinars, work sheets and workbooks, checklists and cheat sheets.

  • Where will the training materials be held?

    My training materials are held on the Thinkific platform. I reserve the right to change platforms or have my own bespoke platform designed in the future. In this event notice would be provided along with instructions of how to move from one to another. You will not lose access if the platform moves.

  • Will you be the only person providing the training?

    I am creating and delivering most of the training materials. If there are opportunities and instances where people with alternative expertise can be brought in I will.

  • How long will I have access to the training materials?

    You keep access as long as you have an active subscription. The training materials will be available for the lifetime of the Club.

  • Can I download the classes?

    The printables are downloadable but the videos are not. You are paying for access to my content rather than the owning the content itself.

  • Can I ask for specific help on a project I’m working on?

    Yes and if I believe the reply will help other Members, I will assist you. However, I will not be doing specific things like creating lighting plans for you. That takes a lot of time and is unlikely to benefit he group in general. You or your clients are always welcome to hire me for this kind of work directly outside of the Club.

  • How long should I expect to wait for the answer to a question?

    The Facebook group is regularly monitored and answers will be provided between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays. I may answer outside these hours, but this is not guaranteed and should not be expected.

  • Can everyone in my company use the Club training materials?

    Members have permission to download training materials for their own use only. Part of any Club is the interaction of the Members and if more than one person shares a Membership this dilutes the interaction.

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It ends at 11:59 on Monday 31st October 2022

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