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The Lighting Doctor

Randall Whitehead, LED Lighting, New York City
In this art installation, the lighting, while subtle, adds dimension. All images from Randall Whitehead.

In different city commercial settings, LED lighting ups the ambience in these New York spots.

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Little Island at night is even more magical with landscape lighting.

Little Island in New York City comes alive at night with the proper lighting.

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The Citizen M hotel in New York is a good example of how lighting creates the ambience of a space.

In the Citizen M hotel in NYC, the thoughtful lighting casts warmth and comfort for visitors.

LED Lighting, Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor
LED lighting as decorative elements provide the right light and energy-efficiency.

Energy-efficient LED lights have come a long way.

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The addition of landscape lighting subtly blends interior and exterior spaces.

To create a truly functional space, it's important to consider decorative, ambient, accent and task lighting. 

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Progressive lighting can warm up a space that is otherwise more traditional.

Keep the upgrades subtle so that wall colors, floor finishes and well-integrated lighting can enhance the existing architecture.

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Ambient lighting sets the tone in this San Francisco space. Photo: Randall Whitehead; Interior Design: John G. Martin, Turner Martin Design

Ambient lighting is crucial to the comfort of a space, as shown in this San Francisco interior design project. 

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Luminous box-shaped pendants descend from the ceiling, creating a festive atmosphere. Photo by Randall Whitehead

Layered lighting in this restaurant adds to the ambience and helps reduce noise as well.

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The Light Inside by James Turrell, Houston Museum of Modern Art. Photo by Randall Whitehead

Neon lighting reminds us of days gone by and the bright lights in cities like Las Vegas. They also have a place as art, even in residential settings. 

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Randall Whitehead discusses how exterior lighting can elevate a space.

Lighting up outdoor spaces allow people to spend more time outdoors, especially now when we are sheltering in place.

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Flexbility in downlights provide options for home decor. Photo: Randall Whitehead.

Adjustable downlighting, while in the background, can create the right ambience for decor, even as it's changed up. 

Holiday Lighting, Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor
There is a right way (and a wrong way) to light up the holidays. It all depends on preference.

The Lighting Doctor Randall Whitehead shares his take on LED and holiday lights! 

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Museums work to highlight their art with refreshed lighting, according to the Lighting Doctor.
The museums that I grew up with were visually exhausting. They had bright white walls on which they installed art with super saturated and often dense colors. As my eyes tried to adjust between the… more
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The correct lighting is key to looking good on Zoom and other video meetings.

The Lighting Doctor shares tips for properly lighting all of those pandemic Zoom and video calls we've had to embrace. 

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Photo: Randall Whitehead

The same four functions of light that we use inside play a role in outdoor lighting as well.

Photo by Randall Whitehead
Photo by Randall Whitehead

Subtly integrated lighting highlights the unique features of this home art installation. 

Photo by Randall Whitehead 
Updating bulbs can produce a more desirable effect than maybe was possible when you first designed the space.

Updating bulbs and other lighting technology in a home can lead to dramatic results.

Photo by Randall Whitehead
Photo by Randall Whitehead

On a recent trip to Amsterdam, Randall Whitehead noted upgrades made to historic lighting fixtures. 

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