Lighting is arguably the most overlooked element of design. It shapes mood, defines texture, and brings colors to life. Get it wrong, and even the most beautiful space can feel flat or off-kilter; get ...

The simplest things can make or break the design of a room. You might have beautiful furniture, art and flooring, but if the ambience still feels off, lighting is the likely culprit. Light inside our ...

Q: I’ve heard the best way to illuminate any room is by incorporating layers of light. Any tips for selecting the right fixtures? A: With today’s larger open floor plans, it’s difficult to adequately ...

Everyone knows the best way to prepare for changing weather conditions is to dress in layers. The same principle holds true when creating a lighting plan for your home: Layer lighting options to take ...

I don't know about you, but we have an illumination problem. It appears lighting was not a mandatory feature to include in living and dining rooms of houses from earlier decades. Remedying the lack of ...

Dear Jim: The existing lighting in our bathrooms is not adequate. I am going to remodel the master and the children's bathrooms myself. What type of efficient lighting do you recommend for both ...