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, ...

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 ...

Kitchen lighting needs to be at once cozy, functional, and stylish. While it's a hard line to toe, this trend can help you ...

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, ...

When it comes to task lighting, home design and health professionals can help you pick the right light for your space. This is the type of light you use when you read, write or study something up ...

The most efficient (and beautiful) kitchen lighting breaks design conventions – and Miley Cyrus's monochromatic space is the perfect blueprint ...

An arc floor lamp helps frame a sofa and provide additional light. (Design Recipes) Floor lamps on either side of a fireplace add interest as well as illumination. (Design Recipes) Task lighting over ...

This gave us a real lightbulb moment.

Energy efficiency often translates directly into financial benefits. Lighting systems that consume less electricity can substantially reduce monthly utility expenses. Over time, these savings ...