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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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