EP 496 | Why Every Interior Designer Needs a Lighting Designer with Sarah Richter and Guest Host DuVäl Reynolds

Lighting is one of the most powerful design tools available—yet it's often one of the most overlooked.

In this guest-hosted episode, DuVäl Reynolds sits down with architectural lighting designer Sarah Richter to explore how thoughtful lighting transforms the way clients experience their homes. Together, they unpack the difference between decorative and architectural lighting, explain why layered lighting is essential to great design, and discuss how interior designers and lighting designers can collaborate to create more beautiful, functional spaces.

If you've ever wondered whether bringing a lighting designer onto your project is worth it, this conversation may change the way you approach every project going forward.

In this episode, you'll learn: - Why layered lighting creates homes that are both beautiful and highly functional - The difference between decorative lighting, architectural lighting, and lighting design - Exactly where a lighting designer fits into the BOD™ 15 Step Project Management Strategy—and why involving them early leads to better project outcomes - How interior designers and lighting designers work together to elevate a project - Why lighting should be considered from the earliest stages of the design process - How thoughtful lighting enhances architecture, showcases interiors, and improves everyday living - Practical ways to incorporate lighting expertise into your next residential design project