Few design decisions carry as much weight as lighting, yet it remains one of the most consistently underestimated elements in ...

British architect Gavin Brodin’s trademark is designing “luxury with ease,” where he connects lifestyle with architecture and interiors—all with an insane amount of attention to detail, and a clever ...

Dimmers and control panels, task and accent lighting. The intricacies of lighting schemes may not seem as exciting as selecting that beautiful wall color from a peacock’s fan of paint chips, or match ...

Layered lighting plans in kitchens and baths enhance health, safety and comfort. Lighting is too often an afterthought in home improvement projects. And that’s to the detriment of the room and, ...

Good lighting design is about more than installing a few spotlights, popping a table lamp or two in the right places, and throwing in a pendant light for good measure. While it might be relatively ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. When designing or decorating a home, much thought is given to the colors, ...

It’s no secret that lighting designers must wear many hats, but according to the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), the actual number of those hats might surprise you. A review ...

Courtesy of Spectrum Lighting Inc. We are all experienced and we have all done it! I am referring to one's reaction to less than good lighting of course. Think about it. We have all experienced ...

Most lighting designers would agree that asking the right questions from the start, knowing how to integrate designs with electrical engineering requirements, and understanding how to convey the ...

A significant study from New York City demonstrated how new LED lighting technology can have a positive impact on deterring crime. The study concluded that “increased levels of lighting led to a 7 ...