One of my proudest DIY moments was when I first replaced a light fixture. Dealing with electricity comes with equal parts intimidation and fear. The thought of dealing with the connections of electric ...

Finding good lighting might not seem as exciting when designing a home as hanging vibrant artwork on your walls or choosing the best sofa. But sometimes, a light fixture can make or break a room. Take ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

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

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 ...

A statement fixture, like this pink chandelier designer Kim Scodro selected for the 2024 Kips Bay Decorator Show House, can transform a room. Nickolas Sargent The best light fixtures offer more to a ...

There’s almost no greater taboo in design. A lone ceiling fixture can make even a well-decorated home feel flat and visually ...

Q: I want to replace a ceiling light fixture. How do I do it? A: Switching out a ceiling light fixture is often fairly simple: Turn off the power to the circuit, climb a ladder and remove the old ...

Lighting has never been solely about illuminating spaces, often meeting at the intersection between function and art form. While paintings, sculptures and other traditional art mediums are easy ways ...

"A unique lighting fixture over a table in a sculptural shape is the easiest way to create drama," Rebecca Plumb, the founder ...