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, ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Lighting plays a crucial role in architecture: to allow users to see, safely inhabit spaces, and carry out their daily activities. But its power has long exceeded these basic functions, primarily ...

Simply put, uplighting is any lighting that shines upward. Most commercial lighting pendants are designed with uplighting and downlighting capability. For interior applications, uplighting reduces ...