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Small spaces present many challenges. There isn’t much space - for anything. It encourages a largely minimalist approach to design and makes us think twice about what things we’re holding onto and collecting. There is a tendency in small spaces to take economy to the extreme. It doesn’t feel like there’s room for much of anything. It’s tempting to feel like the same should go for your lighting. It’s a small space, so you don’t need to go overboard with lights, right?Well...yes and no. An undersi

The question of symmetry in lighting design came up recently in one of our articles. When it comes to lighting, symmetry is not necessary. In fact, there is a case to be made for purposeful asymmetry in lighting to create the interesting style and unique focal points.There’s something quaint and familiar about the image of a bedroom, the bed flanked by end tables each with matching table lamps, a single fixture hanging in the middle of the room or directly above the bed, curtains blowing lazily

One of the biggest lighting trends of at least the last five years, and one that we expect to continue well into the 2020s, is the use of bare bulbs - especially Edison-style vintage filament bulbs - in a variety of fixtures and applications. These bulbs come in various shapes and sizes and different filament designs, too.When Edison patented and began producing his light bulbs, there were no lamp shades or fancy electric lighting fixtures. There were barely any lighting fixtures at all and the

Working from home is quickly becoming the new normal. Many of us won’t be going back into an office for a while yet. Setting up a space where you can sit, concentrate, and get work done is incredibly important. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a whole unused room that can be turned into an office. Still, there are ways to create a space in your home that best suits your working style, feels comfortable, and promotes concentration.Natural lightIt should come as no surprise that we love light

In some ways lighting your bedroom is no different than lighting other rooms in your home. It all comes down to layered lighting. The way you layer the lighting in your bedroom will of course vary depending upon the size of your room, furniture, and how you intend to use the space. You’ll want to make sure that the lighting you design will complement your space and provide the light you need for how you specifically use your room. The best lighting gives you the light you need at the right level