Autumn Morrison, Residential Lighting Designer

Early days in Miami, Florida (leopord top). Like so many others, I had a wake up call after 9/11, realising that life is short and precious so I took the leap from a paid lighting sales manager to starting my own lighting design business.

I moved from Portland, Maine to South Beach, Miami - a total design mecca. I joined the Miami Design Preservation League, the City Council and the local AIA (American Institute of Architects) because I was so passionate about design.

At a city meeting, I asked the Bass Museum director what she was going to do about the glare on the art work? She said a fancy lighting designer from NYC was going to sort it. I said, "okay, keep my number," and fast forward 3 months later I not only lit the permanent collection, I lit a Picasso exhibit, a Frida Kahlo exhibit and the Art Basal show. My name circulated around the private sector and I lit some seriously impressive homes.

Then I met an Englishman ... and though that didn't last, my love for lighting certainly has, and happily lighting homes here in the UK since 2008.

Send me a message about your lighting project, I'd love to help.

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Background

I'm passionate about improving people's enjoyment of their home by improving their lighting. I began my career in lighting back in 1999, in a lighting showroom in Portland, Maine (USA). I had recently moved to Maine from New York City, a bit burned out from a successful high-pressured stint in real estate at Citi Habitats. I've always loved homes from a young age, and finding homes for people was wonderful but pretty cut-throat and stressful - more concerned with money and signing deals than the beauty of the home, which is what makes my heart pound. Ready for my next chapter, I left the city and was wandering through downtown Portland, Maine, and walked by a fascinating shop window, glowing with the most beautiful cacophony of lights I had ever seen. I spied a little 'help wanted' sign and that's how it all started. At first, I thought it was a home interior shop and was a bit put off when I found out it was ONLY lights, thinking I would get bored. How wrong I was. My passion was lit. Eclipsing the long-standing sales person's sales in under 6 months, I soon had my own office on the top floor, working on floor plans till midnight, hunting down for lights for people, and waking up the next day, buzzing with excitement to show my customers what I found for them. To this day, I am never bored by lighting, there's always something to learn, something to solve, something to marvel at, something to seek, something to find, something to share.

Accomplishments & Clients

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Lit a Picasso exhibit
  • Lit a Friedo Kahlo exhibit
  • Lit the permanent art collection at the Bass Museum, Miami
  • Lit an original piece of the United States Constitution
  • Became a national sales manager for multiple international lighting brands, flying all across America to open and nurture accounts with architects, lighting showrooms, and interior designers
  • Flown to Venice to visit manufacturer's factories
  • A house I lit (in Prestbury, Cheshire) was in a Netflix show (Cold Call)
  • Published in a renowned national lighting trade magazine, twice

A FEW (of many) COOL CLIENTS:

  • Jim Diamond, Olympic Medalist
  • Linda Greenlaw, Author of the Perfect Storm
  • Mr. & Mrs. Unanue, Owner of Goya Foods
  • Kevin Grey, Interior Designer for Joop
  • Denise Coates, Owner of Bet365
  • Bill Holmes, Owner of a Billion Pound turnover company
  • Zena Hill, Knutsford
  • Harry Moss, Chelford
  • Steve Wilde, Woodford
  • Joanna Carrington, Knutsford
  • Catherine Blackwell, Knutsford
  • Lena Heinrichs, North Yorkshire
  • Cathy Graham, Altrincham
  • Lyndsey Stark, Hale
  • Jessica Yelas, Chorlton
  • Ian Jones, Bramhall
  • Chris Pearce, Stalybridge
  • Steve Noble, Saint Albans
  • Katherine Bones, Knutsford
  • Martin Todd, Cheshire
  • CH, Manchester
  • Philip Reed, Wilmslow
  • BD, Wilmslow
  • Jessica Byrom, Alderley Edge
  • Cristina Rotariu, Chelsea
  • Antonia Axon, Congleton
  • Amy Briers, Architect, Cheshire
  • Jackie Gradwell, Wilmslow
  • Peter O'Brien, Knutsford
  • Annie Stern, York
  • David Needham, Burland
  • Niki Scurr, Altrincham
  • Leah Cherry, Chester
  • Ian Brown, Arden Controls & Electrical Ltd

Collaboration is Key

If you're reading this, it's because your interested, in one way or another, in lighting. And that's a great place to start. Each job/project is unique, although the goal is always the same - to get the lighting right. That being said, lighting is subjective and highly personal - what one person loves another may not. Successful lighting means it matches the personality of the homeowner. This is achieved through teamwork and trust. Collaboration is key - my experience and product knowledge combined with your vision, your desire. The main ingredient to being able to light a space correctly is asking the right questions and listening with an open mind. This discovery process is fundamental to achieving the best lighting. If someone starts telling you where to put your lights without asking you questions, be wary. Whenever I light a space, it's always with the customer at the heart of it all.

Summary of Services

  • I'll hunt down the right lights for you - best price, best products, best options
  • I'll provide personalised lighting design that matches your lifestyle
  • I'll advise you on all your lighting decisions, lean on me & my experience to help you make the best lighting choices for your home

If you want a beautiful lighting design for your home, or help finding the right lights, get in touch.

25+ years experience lighting homes, beautifully, passionately, and practically.

Call today +44 0794346 9433 | Or send a message.

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Lighting Client Testimonials

"Autumn's style and ability to get under the project's skin are excellent, and she crafts a lighting plan that exceeds expections and respects budgets. The process is seamless."

  • Christine Hall, Cheshire, UK
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In Short

  • Experience

    • Lighting showroom salesperson
    • Lighting showroom manager
    • National sales manager for USA lighting importer
    • Owner of designer lighting website
    • Lighting designer for homes

    Providing a wealth and depth of experience & passion lighting homes.

  • Services

    • Lighting Design
    • Light Fitting Suggestions
    • Lighting Consultation
    • Lighting spreadsheets

    Specialising in home lighting design for renovations, extensions and new builds throughout the UK, as well as extensive product knowledge.

  • Rates

    • Hourly rates, pay as you go
    • Clear invoices with breakdown of work
    • No minimums - exceptional lighting design for large and small jobs alike

    View hourly rates here. 

    Pay for as much - or as little - time as you need. You're in control of what you spend.

How it works

simple three-step process
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Request a free consultation

We connect via phone or video call at a time that suits you. I'll listen to your brief, ask the right questions, and share ideas in real time — no jargon, no pressure. No charge for the call.

2

Agree on time & scope

We'll discuss the work involved and how long it might take during the free consultation. Then you choose a block of time that feels comfortable as a starting point — you can always top up as your project develops.

3

Your project takes shape

I'll review your plans, check fitting choices, and develop a bespoke lighting proposal tailored to your project. You'll receive a clear, easy-to-understand plan — with a feedback session to make sure it's right for you. We discuss next steps if required.

Book a Free Consultation

Every great lighting scheme starts with a conversation. Book a free, no-obligation call with Autumn and let's talk about your home.

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Honest, Hourly Pricing

Great lighting doesn't have to cost the earth. Autumn charges by the hour — so you only pay for what you need, with no hidden costs and no pressure to spend more.

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Get In Touch

Contact Autumn Morrison, lighting specialist for homes, for a friendly chat about your project.

25+ years experience lighting homes.

Great lighting is personal. So is great service.

Autumn Morrison: (m) +44 07943469433 or email: lightingguru.com@gmail.com

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Autumn Morrison, Lighting Designer for Homes +44 07943469433

25+ years experience

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