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Print Pendant, RBW Lighting — The Print Pendant from Rich Brilliant Willing Lighting has an opalescent finish.

LED Lights the Way at Light! Design Expo

At Light! Design Expo, LED technology raises the bar on design and function.

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The Lighting Doctor, Accent Lighting — Dramatic accent lighting spotlights these plants. Photo: Misha Bruk.

The Lighting Doctor on Accent Lighting: Don't Be Dramatic

Accent lighting works best alongside ambient lighting.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Using Layered Lighting to Transform Spaces

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

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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.

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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

Ambient lighting is crucial to the comfort of a space, as shown in this San Francisco interior design project.

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Randall Whitehead, layered lighting, lighting doctor, box lights — Luminous box-shaped pendants descend from the ceiling, creating a festive atmosphere. Photo by Randall Whitehead

Layers of Light Add Ambience to a Restaurant Atmosphere

Layered lighting in this restaurant adds to the ambience and helps reduce noise as well.

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The Lighting Doctor, Neon Lighting, Randall Whitehead — The Light Inside by James Turrell, Houston Museum of Modern Art. Photo by Randall Whitehead

Neon: Visual Lighted Icons in the Night

Neon lighting reminds us of days gone by and the bright lights in cities like Las Vegas. They also have a place as art, even in residential settings.

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The Lighting Doctor, Landscape Lighting — Randall Whitehead discusses how exterior lighting can elevate a space.

Lighting Up a Garden of Earthly Delights

Lighting up outdoor spaces allow people to spend more time outdoors, especially now when we are sheltering in place.

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