A central, ceiling light isn’t enough here — although you’ll need that for good, general overhead illumination. The key according to the professionals is a layered lighting scheme. That means a mix of ...

Ambient lighting is key for crafting a calm and cozy living space. Perfecting a great lighting scheme is easier and more affordable than you think. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience ...

How to Choose LED Fixtures for Different Rooms - The right lighting can completely transform the look and feel of any home.

There’s a lot that goes into making a living space feel homey and welcoming, and getting your lighting dialed in is right at the top of the list. There are three categories of lighting that you use ...

Such is the reality of standalone builder-grade overhead lighting and the shadows it inevitably creates. And that’s exactly ...

Lighting really does have a language to it. There are terminologies to help us categorize the specific jobs they have in creating a cohesive lighting design. While we are now adjusting to some of the ...

Have you ever sat in your living room squinting over a crossword puzzle, struggled to find your way to the bathroom at night, or noticed at midafternoon that your morning shave missed half your chin?

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As I have mentioned before, there are four functions of light — Task, Accent, Decorative and Ambient. Each one plays an important role in creating a cohesive lighting design. Here is an explanation of ...