ambient lighting

Randall Whitehead, the lighting doctor — The addition of landscape lighting subtly blends interior and exterior spaces.

Using Layered Lighting to Transform Spaces

As you are well aware of by now, the techniques of lighting have greatly evolved beyond simple table lamps and chandeliers. Still many homeowners have not updated their thinking much beyond this…

Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor, Layering Light, ambient lighting, task lighting

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

Ambient Lighting Softens a Space and Fills Up the Senses

In the November of 2019, I wrote about a condominium project in San Francisco. It was called ‘Accent the Positive’. I talked about using accent lighting, one of the four functions of light, as a way…

Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor, ambient lighting, Turner Martin Design

Randall Whitehead Lighting Doctor Accent Lights — Avoid Museum Syndrome by using the right balance of lighting fixtures.

The Right Light Balance Puts an Accent on the Positive

As I have mentioned before, there are four functions of light — Task, Accent, Decorative and Ambient. Each one plays an important role in creating a cohesive lighting design. Here is an explanation…

Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor, accent lighting, museum effect, gallery lighting

Lighting Functions — Different Lights for different purposes

A Tisket, A Task Light

Lighting really does have a language to it. There are terminologies to help us categorize the specific jobs they have in creating a cohesive lighting design. While we are now adjusting to some of…

Lighting Doctor, Randall Whitehead, four functions of light, light layering, task lighting

Sculpture with lighting shining on it — When accent lighting is done effectively it moves people’s gaze throughout the space. Recessed adjustable fixtures, using LED MR 16 lamps, help add focus to the art and decorative objects. (Photo: Randall Whitehead)

Accentuate the Positive

Good lighting design uses various types of illumination to create an inviting overall environment. As you have heard me say before, the best lighting happens when you layer different types of…

Randall Whitehead, Lighting Doctor, accent lighting, decorative lighting, task lighting

Bedside Manner: Lamps Enhance Bedroom Decor, Functionality

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…

bedroom lighting, table lamp, portable lamp, ambient lighting

Best Color Temperature for Ambient Lighting

Q: How important is color temperature in ambient lighting? Should this be a concern if you are using fluorescents or LEDs for your ambient lighting? A: Frankly, I think color temperature is…

color temperature, ambient lighting, dimmer

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