The Pavona chandelier from Modern Forms, left, is a scaled down version of a custom piece. The Eden pendant, right, is the newest piece of optic crystal designed to look like a piece of jewelry. The ...

Natural or artificial, lighting is one of the most important elements in architecture, directly affecting our perception of spaces. It is capable of defining volumes, enhancing colors, textures, and ...

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, ...

Niche retailers that focus predominantly on a single product category, like lighting, become the go-to resource in that niche. Focusing on one home category lets you build an assortment and expertise ...

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, ...

Dimensions, textures and colors are not the only factors to consider when designing a space. Choosing the right lighting also rises as a key strategy to create a project’s atmosphere. Appropriate ...

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 ...

Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures. By Tim McKeough Lighting can have a dramatic effect on the way a room looks ...

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 ...

First, it was daring wallpaper and then came layers of texture and curated collections of quirky objects. In the latest iteration of maximalist design—by which bolder is better—statement lighting is ...

If you are driven to make a difference, there's a place for you here. We provide a specialized skill set in lighting design to fill the need the lighting industry has for qualified professionals with ...