Lighting Designer
Information for and about residential lighting designers.
3 Tips for Blog Topic Brainstorming
It's finally time. You have your computer opened, and the cursor blinks up at you from the blank word document. Now all you need to do is write your blog, but the minute you raise your fingers to…
IFDA Scholarship Competition Open
The Educational Foundation of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Assn., has announced that a total of $12,500 in scholarship funding will be awarded this year to seven selected attendees…
Designer Q&A: Vermont Modern
Last January, the Hubbardton Forge showroom toasted the launch of its new brand, Vermont Modern, at Lightovation. The new line brought color and sharp designs to the showroom with unique fixtures…
How Can I Update My Lighting Without Replacing Everything?
TIP 1: The old switcheroo
The quick and easy thing to do is to replace the existing incandescent or CFL bulbs with LEDs. Most bulbs these days have an LED equivalent. There are now shelves and…
Light + Design on Ten Shines at Dallas Market Center
This year, Dallas Market Center opened the new Light + Design on Ten gallery. With 20,000 square feet of space, this stylish gallery shows off the latest in decorative residential lighting from the…
In an Open Layout, How Can You Light a Kitchen Effectively?
TIP 1: Go with the flow
It used to be that kitchens were separated from the rest of the house by doors or a pass-through to the dining room. Because the kitchen was set apart, lighting didn’t…
How High to Hang a Dining Room Chandelier
Q: What is the correct mounting height for a fixture or chandelier over a dining room table?
A: First off, I’ll provide a guideline: The bottom of the fixture should be 32 to 36 inches above the…
LED Performance in Cold Temperatures
Q: I have a question about the ambient air temperature sensitivity of LED under-cabinet lighting. I recently installed a countertop and sink under an existing overhead cabinet in my garage. The…
The Most Flattering Mirror Lighting
Q: My local department store has the best lighting in its dressing rooms. The mirror lighting is very flattering and makes me want to buy everything. The lighting appears to go the length on either…
Best Mounting Height for Swing-Arm Lamps
Getting the correct height for these bedside fixtures is crucial, says our expert. See what advice Lighting Doctor Randall Whitehead has to offer curious readers in this blog.
Q.: Randall, what is…