Such is the reality of standalone builder-grade overhead lighting and the shadows it inevitably creates. And that’s exactly ...

Lighting says a lot about a space. If you look around and see it might be saying the wrong thing, never fear, this is one update that can make a big impact without requiring a full remodel.

“Wall sconces are one of my favorite ways to bring mood lighting into a space,” says Jessica Nicastro, principal designer of her self-titled Los Angeles–based firm. “They cast a beautiful wash of ...

Why Overhead Lighting Might Not Be Your Living Room’s Best Friend Picture this: you walk into a living room that feels like a ...

If there’s one thing that impacts the mood of a space, it’s lighting. Bright lighting can make a room feel welcoming, while ...

Orange-toned wooden cabinets make your kitchen look straight out of the 2000s. But if painting or a full upgrade isn't in ...

Lighting plays a crucial role in architecture: to allow users to see, safely inhabit spaces, and carry out their daily activities. But its power has long exceeded these basic functions, primarily ...

A successful lighting design combines a number of light sources at different levels of the room. Add layers of light from a number of types of fixtures that can be used together or separately for a ...

Walk into a room bathed in cozy, inviting light and you’ll feel instantly at ease. Walk into the same room buzzing with harsh fluorescents, and your teeth may start to grind. In 2014, a Journal of ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Though it often plays second fiddle to furnishings, when it comes to ...