High ceilings add beauty and grandeur to a room but only if they're lit up well enough for you to see them. Unfortunately, high ceilings tend to suck up the light in the room like a black hole in the ...

The role of lighting is essential in each kitchen, especially in regards to the ceiling. It establishes the mood of the area and significantly affects the ambiance of the whole room. However, choosing ...

Kitchen lighting doesn't have to be boring, nor does is have to simply blend into space -- with this type, it can make a ...

Q:What type of ceiling lights should I use for a 20-foot-high family room that has very little wall space and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace? Right now there are 6-inch recessed cans in the ceiling. A: ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Many years ago, I went to a friend’s home for the first time ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s rare to hear someone talk with great enthusiasm about their flush-mounted light. Strongly associated with $15 Home Depot “boob lights” in rental apartments, they have the reputation for being ...