“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 ...

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Ambient lighting is key for crafting a calm and cozy living space. Perfecting a great lighting scheme is easier and more affordable than you think. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience ...

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 ...

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

Thousand Hills State Park superintendent Ryan Persinger poses next to one of the park’s cabins. The flat, square light built into the cabin’s awning behind him produces less light pollution than the ...