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Sistine Chapel Exhibit, The Lighting Doctor — This Sistine Chapel exhibit brings the artwork to the forefront with portable lighting.

The Lighting Doctor Visits a Sistine Chapel Exhibit

The awe-inspiring exhibit features Michaelangelo's work from centuries ago. What does Randall Whitehead focus on? The lighting, of course.

The Lighting Doctor, Sistine Chapel, Portable Lighting

The Lighting Doctor, The Tonga Room — Randall Whitehead explores the lighting at the Tonga Room.

It's Tiki Time: The Impact of Lighting at the Tonga Room

Randall Whitehead takes us back in "tiki" time to explore how the lighting there provides an outdoor effect.

Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor, Tonga Room, experiential lighting

Randall Whitehead, Sonneman Lighting — The Borg have come to Dallas Market Center's Lightovation by way of Sonneman Lighting.

Inspiration at Lightovation - Light & Texture

The Lighting Doctor Randall Whitehead continues his exploration of the newest in LED lighting at Lightovation at the Dallas Market Center.

LED Lighting, Lightovation, Sonneman, Varaluz, Eurofase

The Lighting Doctor, LED Lighting, Perpetual Pendant — The Perpetual Pendant from ET2 is a good representation of modern LED capabilities.

Inspiration from Lightovation: Shape & Form

Let's explore LED innovation at Dallas Market Center's Lightovation.

The Lighting Doctor, Lightovation, Varaluz, LED Lighting

January Las Vegas Market - Review from an Industry Newbie

With January markets remaining in-person this year, the Furniture, Lighting & Decor team recently returned from their final stop in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Market, Hubbardton Forge, Dovetail Furniture, Global Views, Nourison, Feizy

Randall Whithead, lighting, golden gate park — The Lighting Doctor shares the lighting exhibition at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Lights Fantastic: Public Art Lighting in San Francisco

Randall Whitehead, aka The Lighting Doctor, takes us on a tour of lighting inspiration at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Randall Whitehead, san francisco golden gate park, Conservatory of Flowers

Randall Whitehead, public restroom lighting — Public restrooms don't have to have bad lighting. Here are some examples of good lighting.

Lighting a Public Restroom

Randall Whitehead explores the good, bad and ugly of men's public restrooms.

Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor, public restroom lighting

The Lighting Doctor, Museum Lighting — These walls are made of solid stone, between 2’ and 5’ thick. Notice how the walls become part of the display. Photo by Randall whitehead

Modernized Lighting Enhances Ancient Architecture

The Lighting Doctor, Randall Whitehead, explores updated lighting in a centuries-old Italian castle-turned-museum.

Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor, Museum Lighting, LED Lighting

Randall Whitehead, LED Lighting, New York City — In this art installation, the lighting, while subtle, adds dimension. All images from Randall Whitehead.

How LED Changes the Possibilities in Commercial Lighting

In different city commercial settings, LED lighting ups the ambience in these New York spots.

Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor, LED Lighting

The Lighting Doctor, Little Island, Night Lights — Little Island at night is even more magical with landscape lighting.

NYC Little Island Is Even More Magical at Night

Little Island in New York City comes alive at night with the proper lighting.

Little Island, The Lighting Doctor, Randall Whitehead, New York City

The Lighting Doctor, Randall Whitehead, Artistic Lighting — The Citizen M hotel in New York is a good example of how lighting creates the ambience of a space.

Lighting's Role in the Perception of a Space

In the Citizen M hotel in NYC, the thoughtful lighting casts warmth and comfort for visitors.

The Lighting Doctor, Randall Whitehead, Citizen M Hotel, lighting

How is Your Support System?

The home design community can work together so everyone can thrive.

LED Lighting, Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor — LED lighting as decorative elements provide the right light and energy-efficiency.

The Decorative Appeal of Energy-Efficient Lighting

Energy-efficient LED lights have come a long way.

Randall Whitehead, The Lighting Doctor, LED Lighting, Energy Efficient Lighting, decorative lighting

Celebrating a Return to Normalcy...Almost

In her July editorial letter, Editor-in-Chief Diane Falvey discusses June markets and the issues currently impacting the industry.

High Point Market, Dallas Market Center, Lightovation, Showroom of the Year Awards, Bob Phibbs

Melissa Galt consumer home trends 2021 — What do consumers want in their homes in 2021? Melissa Galt shares her thoughts.

7 Things Consumers Want at Home in 2021

Hint: It's not about trends.

Melissa Galt, Home Trends & Design, Interior Designer

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

Using Layered Lighting to Transform Spaces

To create a truly functional space, it's important to consider decorative, ambient, accent and task lighting.

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

Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay

Prepared for Anything

If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that we have to be ready for any challenge.

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Lighting Doctor, Randall Whitehead, Lighting Traditional Spaces — Progressive lighting can warm up a space that is otherwise more traditional.

Does Progressive Lighting Work in More Traditional Spaces?

Keep the upgrades subtle so that wall colors, floor finishes and well-integrated lighting can enhance the existing architecture.

The Lighting Doctor, Randall Whitehead, Lighting Traditional Homes, Traditional Modern Design, Satterberg Desonier Dumo

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