Don’t fall into the trap of sticking with the default kitchen lights that your home or rental came with — it’s time to consider removing, upgrading, or adding onto the builder-grade fixtures you may ...

For most of us, the kitchen truly is the heart of the home. No longer a space solely used for cooking, it’s become the room where that family gathers, kids do homework, and where the island countertop ...

Out of all the rooms in your home, the kitchen is the most reliant on a great design. Along with the aesthetic components, you also need this space to be functional and comfortable — but one area ...

Lighting works ten times harder in a kitchen than in any other room. It has to provide enough light to perform tasks, yet also feel warm and ambient for the various uses of the space. Which is why so ...

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, ...

Blasting everything with one bright light won’t do. Here’s how to create a multilayered lighting plan like the pros do. By Tim McKeough When you’re renovating a kitchen, it’s easy to get swept up in ...

Use wide-beam recessed downlights, but don’t make them your only light source. Layer with pendants, sconces, and under-cabinet lighting for full coverage. Stick to 2700K–3000K bulbs and avoid ...