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Kitchen and Bath Lighting

Kitchen and bath lighting represents the two most important rooms of any home. The tasks completed in each of these rooms require specific lighting configurations and technology to maximize performance. This section delves into the different types of lighting for each room as well as the newest fixtures and features.

Houzz
Legacy CDM Inc., Craig Hampton, Brooke Wagner Design © Mellon Studio.

Houzz Study Reveals Popular Kitchen Features, Colors and Materials

Houzz Inc., has released the 2024 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. The survey of more than 3,400 respondents found that interest in open-concept kitchens is returning following the pandemic. A…

KBIS NEXT Stage Introduces 3 Daily Hosts at KBIS 2023

The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), has invited three industry influencers to host the KBIS NEXT Stage during KBIS 2023 in Las Vegas…

Update Bathroom Lighting to Refresh Design

Following the pandemic, homeowners are looking to refresh their spaces. Changing outdated light fixtures can update a home in subtle, yet meaningful ways. As Randall Whitehead, IALD puts it, “why…
Kerrie Kelly Design Labs, kitchen renovation
Mixed materials, multi-tone cabinets and functionality are trending as consumers look for more customized kitchen spaces.

Custom Appliances, Materials Elevate Kitchens and Baths in 2021

The two most used rooms in the home have typically been the kitchen and bathroom. These also continue to be the rooms that top consumer wish lists for renovation — to make them more functional, more…

Elk Lighting Bergenline Bath Bar

From Elk Lighting, the Bergenline collection four-light bath bar features a Matte Black/Polished Nickel finish with clear glass. Filament bulbs are an available option. 
Outdoor kitchen and dining space with fireplace designed by Tres Jolie Maison
Designers Sue-Jolie Rioux and Timothy Boylan of Tres Jolie Maison design outdoor living spaces like this Florida outdoor kitchen to be an extension of in the indoors.

In the Outdoor Kitchen with Tres Jolie Maison

Part of the outdoor living trend, al fresco kitchens are having their moment in the sun — or shade as the case may be. As more consumers choose to stay home and entertain rather than go out on the…
fixed lighting placement
Functional bathroom task lighting is important, particularly for mature eyes.

Sizing Fixed Lighting for Every Room in the Home

Your design client falls in love with a beautiful lighting fixture that they want over the dining room table. But will it still be beautiful if it’s too small or too large for the space?  A consumer…

Legrand Partners With Luxury Products Group

Legrand, a global specialist in electrical and network infrastructure solutions, has partnered with Luxury Products Group (LPG), the nation’s premier buying group of luxury kitchen and bath products…
Randall Whitehead EYE Museum of Film Amsterdam bathroom
This restroom is at the EYE Museum of Film in Amsterdam. All of the private stalls are off to the right (you can see the beautiful wood doors reflected in the mirror) and then people come out to wash their hands. There’s continuous lighting above and below the mirrors to create flattering face light. The pristine cubbies below the sinks are also went with linear LED lighting. Photo by Randall Whitehead.

To Pee or Not to Pee?: Holland's Exquisite Bathroom Lighting

I have just come back from a trip to Holland and I must say that the bathrooms and the public restrooms were not only spotless, they were also quite beautiful.  Every public bathroom, whether in the…
bathroom lighting tips
Kichler’s Karmarie collection offers a vanity light wall sconce and mini-pendant in a variety of finishes.

7 Bathroom Lighting Tips from the Lighting Doctor

The bathroom is a space with many functions, from grooming to relaxing, but bathroom lighting design is often treated as an afterthought. Here, Randall Whitehead, IALD, offers seven must-know tips to…
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