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 ...

The Homes & Gardens Library is a definitive collection of design rules and timeless explainers. From how to choose a sofa to the principles of layout, each entry blends editorial authority, expert ...

Once comfortable with the basics, explore 3D tools such as light targeting and light linking. These enable you to point ...

Each of the three basic types of light sources — incandescent, fluorescent, and HID — has its own particular applications and advantages. The proper selection of a lamp type will ultimately depend on ...

I like to consider a number of sources when researching and writing my blogs. I believe this benefits my audience by giving them views from several perspectives. It also saves time as I do the leg ...

Most engineers are quite familiar with typical low-power-indicator LEDs, whether they be surface-mount or the classical through-hole packages. All that's needed to use them is a voltage source and a ...

Article 410 of the NEC covers luminaires, lampholders, lamps, decorative lighting products, lighting accessories for temporary seasonal and holiday use (including portable flexible lighting products), ...

Although it's often treated as an afterthought, good lighting can make or break your home. We may spend hours poring over paint charts, but it's actually the light that shows off a space to its best ...