A successful lighting scheme is made up of several layers: natural, general, accent and task light. Here's how each type can enhance your living space. When hosting a party, lighting is of the utmost ...

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, ...

There’s a lot that goes into making a living space feel homey and welcoming, and getting your lighting dialed in is right at the top of the list. There are three categories of lighting that you use ...

As we head into fall, the days get shorter and the nights are getting longer, which means one thing: it’s time to rethink your home’s lighting. And, as Country Living’s Senior Homes & Style Editor, ...

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 ...

Also called general lighting, ambient lighting provides overall illumination of a space, allowing you to see and move around safely. It is the foundation of any interior lighting scheme and is ...

Research has shown that your body clock and your circadian rhythm, which help regulate your sleep, are tied to the cycles of natural light. But these days, people spend 90% of their time indoors. That ...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Home lighting—it can make or break a ...