Living room lighting can make or break the space. Thoughtful lighting design with different layers of light not only brightens your living space, but makes a room more functional, inviting and stylish ...

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, ...

Researchers at the Missouri University of Science & Technology have designed a new nanoscale material that can transmit light -- at least its phase front -- faster than the 186,000 miles per second it ...

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 ...

Forget the floodlights. The key to effectively illuminating your yard or patio at night is subtlety. By Tim McKeough It’s that time of year again. Gardens, terraces and yards are coming alive with ...

When you’re setting up a space for a cozy vibe, our guess is that harsh, cool-toned hospital lighting isn’t on your mood board. That’s what makes choosing the right mood lighting such an art. Soft, ...