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 ...

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 ...

In the November of 2019, I wrote about a condominium project in San Francisco. It was called ‘Accent the Positive’. I talked about using accent lighting, one of the four functions of light, as a way ...

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, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I had been away for a few days on business and knew I would come home to a house full of drama.I couldn’t wait. While I was out, a pair of electricians had ...

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Environmental Lights, the San Diego, Calif.-based, LED lighting solutions provider, and City Theatrical, a global provider of entertainment lighting technology, launched Eluxtra, a new family of LED ...

Finding the perfect vintage-style light can feel like a never-ending treasure hunt, whether you're scoping thrift aisles for something in good shape or searching for a modern replica that doesn't look ...