Randall Whitehead, IALD

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Randall Whitehead headshot

Randall Whitehead, IALD, is a professional lighting designer and author. His books include "Residential Lighting, A Practical Guide." Whitehead has worked on projects worldwide, appeared on the Discovery Channel, HGTV and CNN, and he is regular guest on Martha Stewart Living Radio. Visit his website www.randallwhitehead.com for more information on books, upcoming seminars and the latest lighting trends.

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Blogs

Stone wall and iron bookshelf with backlighting

It’s a Wash: Techniques for Evenly Illuminating Vertical Surfaces

Washing walls with light has become a whole lot easier. Before LEDs came along, you were pretty much stuck with track lights, using flood bulbs or…
Sculpture with lighting shining on it

Accentuate the Positive

Good lighting design uses various types of illumination to create an inviting overall environment. As…
Unique bedside table on nightstand

Bedside Manner

The type of lighting you use next your bed depends on how you want use it. For some people bedside lamps are used for reading purposes. These are the people that still enjoy the feel of an actual…
photo wall illuminated

LEDs in 2018

Yes, I’m totally obsessed with LEDs. Admittedly, we got off to a rough start in the beginning. They got introduced onto the market a little too early. They didn’t have much lumen output, the color…
light play and shadow

The Importance of Lighting for the Ceiling

When people are designing the lighting for their homes, they're thinking about lighting the art and the table tops or…
wood light fixture in the dark

The Fashion of Light: When to Update Your Fixtures

People may not realize it, but lighting fixtures do fall in and out of fashion, just like clothing. I look at the light fixtures that I had hanging in my house in the 1980's and I shudder. Some…
outdoor lighting ideas house facade

Exterior Lighting Techniques

To most homeowners, outdoor lighting means a pair of decorative wall sconces by the front door, a few lights…
bedroom linear cove lighting

How to Choose the Right Reading Light

Whether you're reading in bed or lounging in your Lay-Z-Boy, it’s important to have a good reading light. I know many of you are reading off of your tablet or Kindle, but there's still a whole bunch…
outdoor stairwell LED lighting

Stepping Up: Stairwell Lighting

Lighting stairways has always been a bit of a challenge. There are many more choices to make today than there…
Kitchen with pendant and recessed lighting

Recessed Fixtures: The Hole Dilemma

Recessed fixtures have become a standard part of home interiors. Since the 1990s, people have been stuck with what I call the "contractor’s special," which is a grid of 6-inch-diameter downlights per…

Latest News

Hooker Furniture to Launch Novella Collection at April High Point Market

Inspired by the luxury resorts perched high upon the rugged seaside bluffs of the Northern California coastline, the 47-piece collection includes bedroom, dining room, occasional and home office pieces.

Howard Elliott Announces Show Us Your Howard Elliott Contest

Submission closes March 22 and the winners will be announced March 29.

LIGHTFAIR International 2019 Headliners to Explore Future Food Systems, the Super-Economy of Tomorrow

Caleb Harper, Principal Investigator and Director of the MIT Media Lab Open Agriculture initiative and Alex Kanjeev, President of O’Leary Ventures will address conference attendees. 

Bobby Berk to Debut New Collection for A.R.T. Furniture

The collection from the "Queer Eye" star will debut at the April High Point Market.

High Point Market Expands Style Spotters Trend Tours Program for Spring Market 2019

Beginning this spring, two different types of Trend Tours will be available: The Favorites Tours and Category Tours.