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, ...

“Wall sconces are one of my favorite ways to bring mood lighting into a space,” says Jessica Nicastro, principal designer of ...

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, ...

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 ...

All too often, functionality is prioritized over aesthetics when it comes to kitchen lighting, but Isabella's atmospheric ...

The head rotates 360 degrees. It slides up and down. It’s gesture-controlled. And it doesn’t look like the Pixar mascot. [Image: courtesy Caussa]Unlike the Pixar lamp—and the slew of desk lamps ...

For 2026, light fixtures aren't playing a backseat in design. This bold trend is modern and creative. Best of all, you can ...

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 ...

Lighting is crucial in designing and operating a healthy building because it can directly impact our health and well-being. On average, we spend about 90% of our time indoors — separated from the ...

If you’ve ever bought a lamp on a whim and brought it home only to discover it’s all wrong — the height, the width, the footprint, the shade dimensions — you’re not alone. While they’re seemingly an ...