Architectural Lighting

Now more than ever, architectural lighting is working its way into residential designs. This section follows the newest developments and designs in architectural lighting.

Bastrop Ceiling Fan from Progress Lighting

The Bastrop ceiling fan from Progress Lighting introduces a rustic style from wood tone blades to metal cage frame construction. Curved fan blades heighten the fan’s industrial aesthetic. TM4830 www.…

Progress Lighting

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…

Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor, bathroom lighting, Hospitality, hotel lighting

photo wall illuminated — 2700K linear LED lighting (made by Aion LED, www.aionled.com), is housed in an aluminum extrusion at the front edge of the shelving, evenly illuminates the collection of photographs. Photography: Dennis Anderson

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…

The Lighting Doctor, Randall Whitehead, LED, color temperature, lumens

stairwell lights — Traditional step lights don’t light stairs evenly, but there are newer options available now that do. Photography by Randall Whitehead.

Best Practices for Stairwell Lighting

Lighting stairways has always been a bit of a challenge. There are many more choices to make today than there used to be. This is a good thing. Which one is the right one for you, though, is the real…

The Lighting Doctor, outdoor lighting, stairwell lighting

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…

The Lighting Doctor, Randall Whitehead, recessed lighting, architectural lighting

LED shelf lighting undercabinet lighting — This collection of Fiestaware is best illuminated from the front because it is solid. Photo by Randall Whitehead.

Shelf Awareness

Q. What is the best way to light shelving? A. First off, you have to think about how translucent or opaque the objects are that you’re trying to illuminate. Solid items, like chinaware and books,…

Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor, Undercabinet Lighting, Shelf lighting

Dining room chandelier recessed lighting

Proper Spacing of LED Recessed Lights

Q: When using 4-inch LED recessed lights, what spacing between fixtures would you recommend with an 8-foot ceiling height? A: What is the room that you are lighting being used for? How is the…

Randall Whitehead, recessed lighting, lighting design

When is Recessed Lighting Right?

Q: You’ve mentioned that recessed lights aren’t the most flattering, so is there a balance to shoot for between recessed and ambient? In one of your blogs someone asked you about lighting for a long…

Randall Whitehead, recessed lighting, ambient lighting, lighting design

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